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Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
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Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

If you pass the Multiple-Choice Test, you’ll be invited to participate in our Physical Abilities Test (PAT). This qualifying assessment ensures you have the strength, agility, and endurance required to handle the physically demanding and rewarding tasks of a Police Officer  for the City of Los Angeles. The PAT takes place in Los Angeles during a single half-day session.
The Four Fitness Events - To pass the PAT, you must attempt all four events!

1. Maximum sit-ups in one minute

Sit-up video

2. 300-meter sprint

300 M video

3. Maximum push-ups in one minute, and

Push-up video

4. 1.5-mile run.

1.5 Mile video
Candidates standing in a row in the CAP program.
Two candidates doing push-ups in CAP program.
PAT Test
The first week of every month, each Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) location conducts the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to attend the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) and complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT). You must complete the PAT in order to move on to the Medical Evaluation test part. You are encouraged to retake the PAT as many times as you like, your score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PAT, you are strongly encouraged to attend CAP more regularly and retake the PAT, until you improve to a score of 50 or higher.

Offered at the following locations the first week of each month:

Elysian Park
Tues. & Thurs. 6PM – 9PM
‍1880 Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Devonshire Police Station
‍Tues. & Thurs. 6PM – 9PM
10250 Etiwanda Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: (818) 832-0633

Mt. San Antonio College
Sat. 7:30AM – 10:30AM
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
Cross streets W. Temple Ave & Bonita Dr.

Ahmanson Recruit Training Center
Mon. & Wed. 6PM – 9PM, Sat. 7:30AM – 10:30AM
‍5651 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Please note classes are not held on holidays, holiday weekends, or rainy days.
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For More information regarding CAP and the PAT, refer to the LAPD CAP Manual.

CAP Manual

Academy Physical Training Program

The ACADEMY PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM is intense and demanding, and the first physical fitness test occurs during the first week of the Academy. Therefore it is critical that candidates don't wait until they are in the Academy to get into good physical shape. It is recommended to begin a physical conditioning program as soon as you apply.

For information regarding the CAP Program and Physical Abilities Test see the links below.

‍Click here to download the CAP Manual

Prepare for the PAT with the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP)

For Physical Preparation Tips to help candidates who want to work out on their own, download the Fitness LoG

The Los Angeles Police Department has a dedicated group of mentors that are actual Police Officers. For information and tips on how to prepare for the LAPD hiring process,  Contact a MENTOR

Candidates running with reflective vest for CAP Prongram.
LAPD POLICE OFFICER

HIRING PROCESS

APPLICATION
MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (MCT)
Pysical Abilities Test (PAT)
DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW
Personal History statement (PHS)
Polygraph Examination
MEDICAL EVALUATION
FIELD INVESTIGATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION