The written test for the LAPD is offered several times a week. The test is free and you do not need to sign up in advance. Before you go, please fill out the online Preliminary Background Application (PBA), and familiarize yourself with the entire testing process by reading Prepare for the LAPD Selection Process.


Saturday Testing
is held at 8:00 a.m. (except holiday weekends) at the following location:
Personnel Building
700 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012


Evening Testing
takes place four times each week (excluding holidays) at the following times and locations:

Every Monday and Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
North Hollywood Police Station
11640 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 90601

Every Tuesday - 7:00 p.m.
Wilshire Police Station
4861 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Every Thursday - 7:00 p.m.
Personnel Building
700 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

First Monday of each month - 7:00 p.m.
Constituent Services Center
8475 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044



Want more information? Contact an LAPD recruiter:
866-444-LAPD (866-444-5273) or joinlapd@lapd.lacity.org


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