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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
WOMEN'S CAP EVERY 3RD SATURDAY
‍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
*Fit4Hire Program Offered Here

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
‍Devonshire Police station
10250 Etiwanda Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: (818) 832-0633

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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 6:00 AM - 7:00 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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Fit4Hire Program

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Fit4Hire Program!

This program is for ALL candidates who are deferred in medical for BMI and weight loss or are struggling with basic workouts.

  • Fit4Hire is a workout program that focuses on training circuits
  • Performed in 20-minute intervals and HIT (High Intensity Training) based
  • Focuses on improving BMI and weight loss
  • Get to know the LAPD officers who conduct the program and who will provide information, support, and encouragement.
  • Network with other candidates who will have helpful information and who will provide the support and encouragement to achieve things you may not have considered possible.

Fit4Hire Program is Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 PM- 9:OO PM*
LAPD Academy at Elysian Park
1880 N. Academy Road (near Dodger Stadium)
Los Angeles, CA 90012

*No need to sign up. Show up in workout attire and let the instructors know you're there for Fit4Hire Program

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.

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

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

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