FREE OF CHARGE. Participants must be in the LAPD hiring process.

Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ) sessions occur the first Tuesday and Thursday of every month. Meet at Mission College’s Health Fitness and Athletics Building located at 12890 Harding St.

Among the most difficult challenges faced by Police Officer recruits are the physical requirements of the Police Academy. To assist you in this area, the Los Angeles Police Department offers the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) to help you get physically fit and get accustomed to the training style you will encounter in the Academy. We strongly encourage all LAPD candidates to take advantage of this FREE program.

• Get a head start on getting in the best shape of your life

• Learn what to expect at the Academy

• Familiarize yourself with the Police Academy training style

• Get to know active LAPD officers that can provide useful information

• Network with other candidates for support and encouragement

Participants need to arrive wearing workout gear and appropriate running shoes. Schedule is subject to change. Classes not held on holidays or holiday weekends.