LASD Academy Class #483 Graduates

LOS ANGELES, CA—On Thursday, September 4, 2025, a total of 74 polished recruits lined up at STARS Center in what would be their final platoon formation as academy classmates. After 22 weeks of rigorous academy training, the recruits underwent an equally intense and meticulous formal class inspection by law enforcement executives just prior to the graduation ceremony.

LASD Academy Class 483

The ceremony marked the official transformation of academy recruits into sworn peace officers. Sheriff Robert G. Luna presided over the ceremony and delivered encouraging remarks to the 15 female and 59 male graduates, and their guests.

Sheriff Robert G. Luna of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was joined on stage by police chiefs and representatives from the participating police agencies in presenting the graduates with their Peace Officer Standards and Training certificates, before officially swearing them in as California peace officers.

In a special segment of the ceremony, Shannon Parks Arnold, LASD, was named the class Honor Recruit. This award is earned by the recruit who achieved the highest numerical average based on leadership qualities, academics, marksmanship, and physical performance throughout the training period. Jorge Adrian Lopez, LASD, was honored as the Academic Recruit, an award given to the recruit who achieved the highest academic scores.

Shannon Parks Arnold, LASD, Honor Recruit

Jorge Adrian Lopez, LASD, Academic Recruit

Given that the city of Lancaster is purported to have a shortage of 70 deputies as reported in the last City Council meeting, perhaps residents can be hopeful that this graduating class could potentially bring some relief to the Antelope Valley.

There were 74 graduates in this academy class, and it was a very diverse group of individuals, reflecting the vast array of cultures found within Los Angeles County.

For example, of the 74 graduating recruits:

GRADUATES	CHARACTERISTICS
47	Speak a language other than English, including Armenian, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Malay, and Hakka
6	Were born outside of the United States
9	Have lived outside of the United States
24	Have completed higher education
10	Have served in the armed forces
6	Have backgrounds in law enforcement
29	Come from families with a tradition of serving in law enforcement

Given that the city of Lancaster is purported to have a shortage of 70 deputies as reported in the last City Council meeting, perhaps residents can be hopeful that this graduating class could potentially bring some relief to the Antelope Valley.