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If you need assistance call a MENTOR: 213-473-3450

CAP (Candidate Advancement Program)

Please view information on CAP event locations shown below.
FREE OF CHARGE. Participants must have PASSED the LAPD MC test.

Mondays Wednesdays
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturdays 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
‍Ahmanson Recruit Training Center
5651 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Wednesday 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LAPD Academy at Elysian Park
LAPD Academy at Elysian Park
1880 N. Academy Drive (near Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
‍Mission College
Health Fitness & Athletics Complex (HFAC)
12890 Harding St., Sylmar CA. 91342

Parking: Parking is available at the rear of the building, in the last two rows of the parking lot.‍‍

Saturdays 7:30AM - 10:30AM
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
Cross streets W. Temple Ave & Bonita Dr.
CAP candidates are to park and meet in Lot A3 at 7:30 AM
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Early Morning One Hour CAP Session Every Wednesday Morning at Elysian Park!!
‍CAP will start at 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
‍‍LAPD Academy at Elysian Park
1880 N. Academy Road (near Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, CA 90012
Check in at the front gate and meet up at the track.
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‍NOTE: Park your vehicle on the street in front of the academy (not in the parking lot).
‍What to bring: Water, CAP uniform (shirts, shorts, sweatshirt, and sweat pants), and a yoga mat.
NOTE: First time CAP attendees may come in standard workout attire.
Be sure to complete the CAP waiver and register for CAP through your portal.  Both can be done under the “CAP Events & Prep” tab.

See you there!
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Oral Prep

Oral Prep Seminar, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM:
Virtual-Register Below:

This Seminar is designed to assist LAPD Candidates with preparing for their Department Interview.
Oral Prep Seminar
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Maximum of 40 spots.

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Meet A Mentor

LAPD's Virtual Meet A Mentor is designed to inform and educate LAPD candidates about their access to LAPD Mentors and assist them with progressing through the hiring process. The Meet A Mentor seminar will also educate LAPD Candidates about notifications, workshops, and advise candidates about scheduled testing parts.

  • Assistance with completion of forms. Provide contact information for status updates
  • Provide insight, explanation and preparation about the police academy and patrol
  • Oral Interview preparation and coaching
  • Provide resource information (Candidate Advancement Program, Oral Preparation Seminar and Ride-along requests)
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Virtual Meet a Mentor
Every 1st Tuesday at 2:00 PM

Meet A Mentor
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Virtual Meet a Mentor
Every 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 PM

Meet A Mentor
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