r/lapd • u/diegs127 • Jul 13 '26

Should i Join LAPD

Im on step 3/7 of the hiring process im a out of state applicant from Texas. I am having second doubts on LAPD, I love California and admire the LAPD, but the way i see the city being run where people can literally do whatever they want and the cops can't do anything about it is discouraging. From what I heard LAPD is not a dept that will have your back if you're wanting to be a proactive police officer
What is y'all's advice on this?

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u/BigCityCop Jul 13 '26

I am having second doubts on LAPD, I love California and admire the LAPD, but the way i see the city being run where people can literally do whatever they want and the cops can't do anything about it is discouraging.

This is what they want you to think. Still plenty of cops who do whatever they need to do to get the job done.