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	INTERESTING FACTS

The LAPD had the nation's first policewoman

The LAPD created the nation's first SWAT program

The Los Angeles Police Academy remains a favorite of filmmakers, whose “Academy Arches” are recognizable around the world.

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Candidate Assistance Program (CAP)

The Candidate Assistance Program (CAP) has the following purpose:

To assist the candidate in attaining a satisfactory level of physical fitness.
To assist the candidate in achieving a passing score on the Physical Abilities Test
To assist the candidate in preparing for the physical portion of the Police Academy training
To familiarize the candidate with the quasi-military protocol and self-discipline expected of a recruit officer in the Police Academy.

All participants candidates must be in the police office selection process for the City of Los Angeles. Those eligible to participate in this program are required to successfully pass the written portion of the examination. The classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Police Academy. Call Employee Opportunity and Development Division for more information at 213-485-6345.