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!
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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.

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.

PaT

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Academy Physical Training Program

HIRING PROCESS

APPLICATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (MCT)

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW

Personal History statement (PHS)

Polygraph Examination

MEDICAL EVALUATION

FIELD INVESTIGATION

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION