Community Police Academy starts March 17th.

 On March 17, 2010, Operations-West Bureau, will conduct a

Community Police Academy for all community members. It is an 11

week course of the Police Citizen Academy. The class is every Wed

night for 3 hours in West LA.

The eleven-week course will be held at Los Angeles Fire Station No. 59, located at

2117 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles. This building is on the corner of Butler Street and

Olympic Boulevard in West Los Angeles. The class will meet each Wednesday evening

between 6:30 and 9:30 pm. The course will conclude with a graduation ceremony on

May 26, 2010.

Through the Community Police Academy, enrolled students will be encouraged to build

a lasting partnership with the Department, with the ultimate goal of reducing crime and

improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Each community member must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years or older;

• Live or work in Operations-West Bureau;

• No prior felony convictions;

• No outstanding warrants;

• No pending criminal cases; and

• Must be approved by an Area Commanding Officer.

If interested please contact Sergeant David Podesta at 32305@lapd.lacity.org or call

310-444-0743. You will need to fill out an application and be approved by the

Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles.

For any additional information please contact the Operations-West Bureau, Community