Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is offering their 11-week Community Police Academy course for community members. Course will start 26 January and graduation will be 5 April 2016. Classes are one day a week for three hours.

It is the opportunity for community members to get an overview of police department policies and procedures and to build a lasting partnership with the department with the ultimate goal being to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods.

Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles,6505 Wilshire Blvd. Requirements are:

• Minimum age is 18 years
• Live or work in Operations-West Bureau
• No prior felony conviction
• No outstanding warrants
• No pending criminal cases
• Nominated by Area Commanding Officer

Contact Commjunity Relations Office, 12312 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, 310-202-2890.