LAPD Recruit Graduation NA15006rf

WHAT: Los Angeles Police Department Recruit Officer Graduation Ceremony for Class 8-14

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 9 a.m.

WHERE: LAPD Administration Building Plaza 100 W. First Street Los Angeles 90012

WHO: LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Representatives from the LAPD Board of Commissioners Representatives from the Mayor’s Office LAPD Command Staff and Special Guests

DETAILS: The Los Angeles Police Academy will graduate 23 officers. Out of the 23 graduates, 21 will be sworn for the LAPD and two will be sworn for Los Angeles World Airports. Of the 21 LAPD officers, there are 17 males and four females with the following ethnic breakdown: three Caucasians, 15 Hispanics, one African American and two Asians (non-Korean). Graduating officers have completed 920 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks.

NOTE: Event parking will not be provided. Use of public transportation is encouraged whenever possible. For those who need parking, recommended paid parking lots are as follows:

– 233 S. Main Street – 246 S. Spring Street – 220 S. Spring Street

CONTACT: For further information, contact the LAPD Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.