Week 2: Building Foundations at The Cadet Academy
Week 2 of the Cadet Academy marked another important step in the development of our recruits. This week, recruits were introduced to the 6 Decisions curriculum, focusing on character, accountability,…
Week 1: Cadet Leadership Academy Class 03-2026
The Cadet Leadership Academy officially welcomed Class 03-2026 on March 7, 2026. Recruits began the day with an orientation session where academy instructors reviewed the expectations, guidelines and standards that…
Week 12: The Final Day at the Cadet Academy
Week 12 marked a milestone moments—the very last day our recruits would step foot at ARTC as recruits. Their next arrival will be as LAPD Cadets, ready to take the…
Week 10 at The Cadet Leadership Academy
This week marked a major milestone for the recruits as they completed their final quiz and final PFQ. These important evaluations measure everything they’ve learned and accomplished throughout the academy.…
Week 8 Cadet Leadership Academy
Week 8 at the academy challenged both the minds and bodies of our recruits. We were honored to welcome Detective Lee from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit. Cadets…
Week 7 Recap-Exploring Future Opportunities and Building Character
This week at the Cadet Leadership Academy, recruits learned about the Police Orientation and Preparation Program (POPP). An exciting pathway that helps young adults pursue careers in law enforcement and…
Week 6 at the Cadet Leadership Academy
Week 6 brought an exciting lineup of activities for our recruits. The day began with a special presentation from LAPD SWAT, where recruits learned about the elite unit’s operations and…