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LAPD rookies' trial by fire in final academy days
A cohort of 46 recruits train at the LAPD academy near LAX before graduation. Clay Bell, Ed Anderson, and Vanessa Lopez lead a diverse class, facing grueling drills, strict exams, and the threat of expulsion as they bond over shared paths to becoming officers.
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