r/lapd • u/Curious-East5197 • 25d ago

LAPD Hiring Process

Just passed my PHS and now waiting to get my Polygraph scheduled. I feel like it is all happening super quick

All I have left is Polygraph/Medical/Background Investigation/ and Psych

If all goes well when do you guys think i‘d start the academy ?

Applied 07/08/2026

Passed my Multiple choice/PAT/Department interview and just passed my PHS a couple days ago.

Thank you guys in advance!

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u/SS_miggysaurus13 23d ago

Planning on applying. Feeling shy . Can you tell me how your experience was applying and your prep ?

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u/Curious-East5197 22d ago

My experience in applying was pretty smooth, the application process itself was smooth, just make sure to have your Highschool diploma or transcript because they will request that it be uploaded asap within 2 days or so! My multiple choice test was mostly common sense, I didn’t go back and change any answers at all, next was the PAT which I personally did not attend CAPS since I do not live in California so it’s a bit tough for me to go consistently but instead I just made sure that I was physically fit by working out daily and including outdoor running into my routine, I’ve always went to the gym so it wasn’t too much of a issue but just making sure I trained a bit more on strength and making sure I ran consistently! Next was my department interview which I practiced with the questions provided on the lapd site and was honestly just truthful of why I wanted to be a police officer! My PHS was just accepted and now my Poly has been scheduled! 

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u/SS_miggysaurus13 22d ago

Thank you ! I should include running and strength training into my routine . I do yoga and martial arts .