Join the LSPD
No previous law enforcement experience is required. Every new hire goes through the Field Training program before patrolling on their own. Most cadets become officers within 1–2.5 weeks.
From Application to Badge
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Apply
Fill out the LSPD application in detail. Applications are reviewed once a week, and selected applicants are announced every Wednesday.
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Interview
Sit down with a member of command. Expect questions about your character, how you'd handle real scenes, and what you want out of the department.
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Cadet D-### callsign
Train with Field Training Officers and work through the FTO checklist: SOPs, radio, vehicle procedure, arrests and searches, use of force, reports and evidence. The checklist should be finished within 2–3 weeks.
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Cadet Exit Exam 85% to pass
A written exam on department policy, procedure and patrol operations. Passing makes you a Probationary Officer.
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Probationary Officer
Patrol under supervision for at least 7 days. Probies with 25–30 hours on duty and 4 fully detailed cases can be evaluated early.
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Officer 85% to pass
Pass the Probationary Officer evaluation and exam to become a full Officer and earn your P-### callsign.
Requirements
- No gang ties. Your character, and their family in the city, can't be in a gang now or within the last 5 days.
- You can't work for the Department of Justice on the same character.
- Zero tolerance for corruption. It can mean a ban from the city and a blacklist from the LSPD.
- Read and follow the SOPs. Every officer is expected to keep reviewing them.
- Know your rights and the law: brushing up on case law and the Constitution helps.
- Be ready to finish training, the checklist and both exams.
What You Get
- Issued firearms and paid training
- Health insurance
- Zone wars and airdrops
- Statewide patrol
- SWAT, SRT and GIU divisions
- K9, Air-1, MOTO and more