the academy include criminal law, public speaking, conflict resolution, and demonstrations by SWAT, K-9, and Bomb Squad units. Activities Cadets attend meetings once a week for additional training and other law enforcement-related activities. In addition to meeting weekly, cadets volunteer to assist law enforcement officers in coordinating and securing special activities, or take part in additional training opportunities, including: March of Dimes Division Picnics/Holiday Parties National Night Out SWAT Fitness Challenge The Academy Awards Hollywood Christmas Parade LA Marathon Dodgers Nights Division Vice Operations Working at Division front desks Officer oriented training for bike patrol Controversy In June 2017, three cadets were arrested after they led police in a car chase using stolen department vehicles, and crashed two of them during the pursuit. Investigators later discovered a ring of cadets had been stealing and using department vehicles and other equipment for at least two months prior to their discovery; ultimately, seven cadets were arrested. During the investigation into the thefts, investigators discovered evidence of a sexual relationship between a fifteen year old female cadet, who was one of the cadets arrested for the theft of department property, and a thirty-one year old police officer, who was subsequently arrested and charged with sexual assault. Following the investigation, the sexual assault victim announced her intention to file a suit against the city for negligence. See also California Cadet Corps References External links LAPD Cadets Official Website Law enforcement in the United States Youth organizations based in California