LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, second from left, with Capt. James Hwang, left, prepares for the uniform inspection of police recruits during graduation at the Los Angeles Police Academy in May. (Myung J.

Mayor Karen Bass wants to see more Los Angeles Police Officers hired and on the streets — and as of last week, she has taken steps to make that happen. On Sept. 11, Bass issued Executive Directive No.

The LAPD Academy incorporates community discussions as part of its training to build trust between law enforcement and the community. Project Blue, a non-profit organization, collaborates with the ...