Did you know that the Los Angeles Police Department has therapy dogs available to help officers and staff manage stress? Meet Sonic at a recent training day for Academy staff.

Just a few of the incredible ladies that make your Los Angeles Police Academy the best in the world. More women than ever taking on the challenge to serve their communities through policing. LAPD is committed to supporting women in law enforcement! #lapd

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Did you know not just LAPD officers go through your Los Angeles Police Academy? Today we graduated 42 new officers. 38 LAPD, 2 Los Angeles World Airport Police, and 2 Department of Recs and Parks Rangers.

The traffic stop. One of the most well known forms of law enforcement. At your Los Angeles Police Academy teamwork is the name of the game. Tactics, Academics, Law, and Human Realations instructors work together to make the interactions safe, lawful, and equitable. #lapd

In 1955, the LAPD conducted a contest for a motto for the police academy. The winning entry was the motto, “To Protect and to Serve” submitted by Officer Joseph S. Dorobek. In 1963, the City Council passed an ordinance and the credo has been placed on the Department’s patrol cars

Recruits from all over the world come together at your Los Angeles Police Academy. Here they discuss tactical concepts during practical exercises. They are learning the building blocks to make sound decisions in potentially rapidly evolving situations. #joinlapd #lapd #losangeles

A pair of recruits working towards safely taking an instructor roleplaying a suspect into custody. Emphasis always placed on our guiding value of 'Reverence for human life'. De-escalation tactics, 4th amendment rights, and use of force law and policy in practical scenarios

The view from the historic Elysian Park portion of your Los Angeles Police Academy couldn't be more LA. Palm tree and Dodger Stadium.

Practice for graduation inspection. Michel R. Moore and Eric Garcetti take the time to speak with each and every graduate providing the personal touch despite the size of our city. Are you ready to join and experience the world famous LAPD Academy? #joinlapd #lapdacademy

Join us on Monday, 7/11, 6pm at ARTC, 5651 W. Manchester Ave. LA 90045 to take the Physical Fitness Qualifier. This is a make up session for last Monday’s holiday.

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Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day, from your Los Angeles Police Academy.

Welcome to the family! We gained 11 sisters in blue from the 1/22 recruit class! These fine officers were sworn in this morning and ready to serve with pride and honor beginning as early as this Sunday, July 3rd. Be safe out there and serve with heart 🙏🏼

Graduation day is not just for graduation. The 2-22 class at your Los Angeles Police Academy received their badges and were sworn in. One month left before their graduation. The class includes not just LAPD officers, but LA World Airport Police and Los Angeles Park Rangers!

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Graduation day is finally here! 42 brand new officers will be heading out to work the streets of the 21 geographic areas of the city. Some start work as soon as this Sunday.

Class 1-22 is graduating your Los Angeles Police Academy in a matter of hours. A couple more practice runs before the families of our recruits arrive.

Less than 24 hours before the class 1-22 graduates and hits the streets as the newest LAPD police officers to protect and to serve this amazing city.

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LAPD Academy class 1-22 one step closer to graduation. Today they attended a simulated roll call at a live police station to prepare for their first day next week.

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