45-year-old graduates from LAPD academy, achieving life-long dream of becoming an officer

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2022
  • With their friends and families waiting in the background, Class 122 of the Los Angeles Police Department's Academy eagerly waited for their turn to walk up and receive their diploma - especially 45-year-old Miguel Camarena. Rachel Kim reports.

Komentáře • 232

  • @markgarcia8253
    @markgarcia8253 Před 2 lety +59

    I’m so proud. Got his citizenship and immediately signed up for public service.
    God bless America and his family

    • @DarthVader1977
      @DarthVader1977 Před 2 lety

      Channon Christian, Christopher Newsom, Michael Savage incident.

    • @RossyHebrank
      @RossyHebrank Před 2 lety

      They make good money out there but being a cop there is more dangerous

    • @markgarcia8253
      @markgarcia8253 Před 2 lety

      @@RossyHebrank duh. That’s why I said what I said

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 Před 2 lety

      @@markgarcia8253 must u be rude??

    • @Brainedup
      @Brainedup Před 2 lety

      He wants to take his revenge on Americans

  • @platinumhandymansolutions
    @platinumhandymansolutions Před 2 lety +22

    Congrats to this gentleman. I am hoping to also get into an academy at age 37. This is inspiring.

  • @Dwightstjohn-fo8ki
    @Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Před 2 lety +27

    He'll bring a life experience of empathy and family to the job. There's nothing wrong with hiring older people in intense service. In Canada we have lots of medics/firemen who change careers and become police officers. It's a great fit.

    • @cupholder7758
      @cupholder7758 Před 2 lety +1

      In your dreams. This ain't Canada.

    • @cmaurice9133
      @cmaurice9133 Před rokem

      At 45 yrs old chasing after 18 yr old no easy task. Ret. Class 986

  • @barbeedoll122
    @barbeedoll122 Před 2 lety +21

    I am beyond proud of this Mexican American family showing true USA love for their country 🇺🇸

  • @juanitofender
    @juanitofender Před 2 lety +50

    They don’t hire just “Anyone”
    Process is still pretty strict.
    Clean criminal record
    Good standing credit report
    Physically capable
    Mentally stable etc etc
    Hats up to this new officer and all new graduates, it takes some serious balls to join the force now days, when you had just recently two cops killed on the job. Not an easy job, and its not for everyone.

    • @tobystewart4724
      @tobystewart4724 Před 2 lety

      You forgot the IQ requirement. It can't be too high or it's a disqualifying factor.
      *see the court case of Jordan vs New London
      Your propaganda is amusing. I'm guessing you're constantly answering the prince of Nigeria's emails, huh dumb dumb?

    • @nw6866
      @nw6866 Před 2 lety +4

      My husbnad tried back in the day, but there were a lot of quotas back then about who they can hire race-wise and he didn't get in, even though he scored high because of that. Sad, cause he worked very hard.; He ended up being a paramedic and then later switched careers. Given the state of crime etc. and general view of the police, I'm actually glad he didn't make it.

    • @Nene17X36
      @Nene17X36 Před 2 lety +4

      You forgot to mention, be jabbed and woke.

    • @HotRed00
      @HotRed00 Před 2 lety +1

      They hire anyone doesn’t take much to be a cop just pass a drug test and do your training

    • @juanitofender
      @juanitofender Před 2 lety +3

      @@HotRed00 Well then maybe you should join 👍🏽

  • @leonardolt
    @leonardolt Před 2 lety +14

    The 1st thing that went through my mind, John Nolan. Congratulations 🎊 to officer Miguel Camarena.

  • @alejandradeluna9001
    @alejandradeluna9001 Před 2 lety +17

    Congratulations! It’s never too late!

  • @IMSOHIGH619
    @IMSOHIGH619 Před 2 lety +23

    Man so proud of this man…. SALUTE AND GOD BLESS OFFICER CAMARENA AND FAMILY!!!

  • @itsPhD
    @itsPhD Před 2 lety +4

    It's great to see someone completing their dream, this is like police academy movie.

  • @cryptojack4933
    @cryptojack4933 Před 2 lety +10

    Great American congradulations Officer Camarena!

  • @endthedrugwartoday
    @endthedrugwartoday Před 2 lety +10

    Inspiring! Thanks!!

  • @jonl.95
    @jonl.95 Před 2 lety +4

    So proud too Officer.

  • @a.l9313
    @a.l9313 Před 2 lety +1

    Stay safe! Thank you for your service.

  • @coachloporchio8122
    @coachloporchio8122 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Thank you for your service!

  • @jezdfax
    @jezdfax Před rokem +2

    I remember in the late 70's I was about to graduate high school and my counselor asked me what I wanted to do in life. I told him I wanted to be an police officer. He told me you can't because you are to short. Yes, back then you had to be at least 5'8 and I was 2 inches shorter. Some years later that rule was challenged because of discrimination laws and was lifted. The ruling is height proportionate to weight. I graduated the academy in 1983, spent 30 years at my police department, I retired, got board and now work for another police agency. It is a very rewarding career.

    • @BasedDad35
      @BasedDad35 Před rokem

      Hello there I’m not usually one to ask questions like this in a comment section….but I have recently applied to LAPD & CHP and I’m wondering if you have any tips for me to pass the PELLET B with flying colors.
      For the last three years, I worked as an EMT on a 24 hour ambulance in conjunction with LA COUNTY fire department. I’m 35 years old but my end game has always been LE. I unfortunately had a misdemeanor that was expunged back in 2011 but in any case I needed to wait a good amount of time before I applied.
      Do you have any tips or advice for me in order to make my chances the best to get hired?
      Thank you

    • @jezdfax
      @jezdfax Před rokem

      @@BasedDad35
      The pellet test is challenging but you will need to study. I studied for weeks and passed it but you will need to be commited.
      You can buy a book that will give example questions that shows you how to answer a question.
      A lot of it is vocabulary questions, which sentence sounds better in a report. The answers are very similar and you will need to pick the best one. Punctuation is a big part of it.
      As a cop, you write reports all the time. 80% is report writing
      so your writing skills have to be top notch.
      Good Luck.

  • @thyluveli
    @thyluveli Před 2 lety +7

    The real “The Rookie”

    • @cupholder7758
      @cupholder7758 Před 2 lety +1

      LOL. Let's see if he passes probation. This is not TV.

    • @winchesterchua3390
      @winchesterchua3390 Před rokem

      What's even better is that he was the same age as Nolan when he graduated from the academy.

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 Před 2 lety +2

    Great positive story 👍🏻 wishing him and his family all the best

  • @ed5378
    @ed5378 Před 2 lety +9

    I'm gonna sign up I'm 34, but I heard you have to be in LAPD for 25 years to get the pension and benefits

    • @Nene17X36
      @Nene17X36 Před 2 lety +5

      20 years and at least 50 years old to get 50%

    • @patricianoftheplebs6015
      @patricianoftheplebs6015 Před 2 lety +2

      Do 10 on the streets and transfer to office work in the later years there is more than one occupation within the LAPD.

    • @Nene17X36
      @Nene17X36 Před 2 lety

      @@patricianoftheplebs6015 😂him and the rest of the patrol officers who want out of the street! Good luck!

    • @cupholder7758
      @cupholder7758 Před 2 lety +1

      Before you do something stupid like this, go on ride-a-longs and talk to real cops doing the job and learn the truth.

  • @fasthandsz
    @fasthandsz Před 2 lety +2

    Never too old

  • @lazarusdarkstar3015
    @lazarusdarkstar3015 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations and set the best example for future generations in law enforcement!

  • @kathirvelaarogaiswamy8649

    its never too late to do anything...we have to be positive always and always we can do it ...believe in yourself

  • @4473vg
    @4473vg Před 2 lety +1

    Si se puede!! congratulations to him 😊

  • @docholliday4489
    @docholliday4489 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations sir and always stay safe out there

  • @theway3058
    @theway3058 Před 2 lety +3

    Proud of this American. This is what life is all about.

  • @gusespe4458
    @gusespe4458 Před 10 měsíci

    Man became a Cop all the while raising Her kids amazing !!!

  • @juniornunez4441
    @juniornunez4441 Před 2 lety +1

    That is dope! Congratulations!

  • @YuTv1408
    @YuTv1408 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow.... that is a great accomplishment. So happy for him

  • @pnsmexico
    @pnsmexico Před 2 lety +1

    BRAVO!!!! Live long and Prosper! and stay alert and alive out there!

  • @cole_sa1452
    @cole_sa1452 Před 2 lety +15

    The real-life Officer Nolan.

  • @BenTheGamer300
    @BenTheGamer300 Před 2 lety +4

    If John Nolan from The Rookie can join in, he can join in too

  • @georgemartinez8405
    @georgemartinez8405 Před 3 měsíci

    I just stumbled on this video, glad to know my dream is still alive

  • @Rafael22052
    @Rafael22052 Před 2 lety

    I'm 17 also want that career! I can't wait!

  • @msb1410
    @msb1410 Před 2 lety

    This is awesome. Congratulations 👏🎉, and God bless him.
    I actually thought there was an age limit for the academy.

    • @JumpJeho
      @JumpJeho Před rokem +1

      No disrespect to his man, but you can't really put restrictions on hiring when you're struggling to fill openings.

  • @edp3421
    @edp3421 Před 2 lety +4

    That’s awesome, now that’s a role model, Think I’m going to do the Sheriff 🤔

  • @mystictraveler8642
    @mystictraveler8642 Před 2 lety +5

    That's so great

  • @ppploans2726
    @ppploans2726 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations Miguel

  • @vegaf2011
    @vegaf2011 Před rokem +1

    He’s a good man, definitely going to help the community.

  • @youtubepolitics4u
    @youtubepolitics4u Před 2 lety +6

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OFFICER MIGUEL CAMARENA AND TO ALL HIS FELLOW OFFICERS FROM CLASS 122!!! 👏👏👏

  • @Rohoactr
    @Rohoactr Před rokem

    Goodluck to you sir.

  • @underdog0731
    @underdog0731 Před rokem

    Congrats and many Future blessings. It never to LATE to fulfill your Dreams.

  • @s.bonnieveit9233
    @s.bonnieveit9233 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations, living the dream.

  • @mrch33sehed93
    @mrch33sehed93 Před 2 lety +4

    STAY SAFE out there good sir!
    LA is literally a concrete jungle

  • @inokesoroverebasaga139

    All the best sir. 👍

  • @LORAINETUCKER
    @LORAINETUCKER Před 2 lety

    Beautiful news congratulations!

  • @honeysuckleesq.3757
    @honeysuckleesq.3757 Před rokem +1

    Real life Nolan!!!

  • @imdito99
    @imdito99 Před 11 měsíci

    God bless his soul, I wonder hows he doing

  • @MrDrew-qh2es
    @MrDrew-qh2es Před 2 lety

    Inspiration!

  • @lucasmartinez21
    @lucasmartinez21 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊

  • @LAcrimehater1000
    @LAcrimehater1000 Před 2 lety

    Following his dreams to serve his community, good for him!

  • @garettb7800
    @garettb7800 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to the family Boot from Class 1-98.

  • @2FRESH-4U
    @2FRESH-4U Před 2 lety +1

    Somehow this reminds me of police academy

  • @badgergames99
    @badgergames99 Před rokem +1

    Never give up on your dreams 👊🏼

  • @Ghostbusternyc
    @Ghostbusternyc Před 11 měsíci

    Good luck. Have a safe career.

  • @lovethyself3989
    @lovethyself3989 Před 2 lety +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. We got a new angel💫💫💫

  • @Nomadicshunti1963
    @Nomadicshunti1963 Před rokem +1

    Best of luck and real life rookie

  • @papasalmas9882
    @papasalmas9882 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations 💯💯💯💯

  • @xvsj5833
    @xvsj5833 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Izzy-qf1do
    @Izzy-qf1do Před 2 lety +6

    Did he get jumped in to LAPD X3 yet?

  • @america9546
    @america9546 Před 2 lety

    CONGRATULATIONS !!

  • @taubevictor8989
    @taubevictor8989 Před 2 lety

    Congrats sir

  • @Juana.vazquez
    @Juana.vazquez Před 2 lety +1

    Es un Gran orgullo delos U S E 7 1 2022 por oficiales

  • @checklistbeach
    @checklistbeach Před 10 měsíci

    He’s a good man. LAPD need people like him

  • @Christianmendez-ig8xg
    @Christianmendez-ig8xg Před 2 lety

    Congrats! 👏

  • @BenKlassen1
    @BenKlassen1 Před 2 lety

    Good on him.

  • @youtubej2757
    @youtubej2757 Před 2 lety

    good for him 👍

  • @morninmichigan1824
    @morninmichigan1824 Před rokem +1

    Holy shot it's real life John Nolan

  • @gusespe4458
    @gusespe4458 Před 10 měsíci

    Congratulations old Man but there’s no Angels in the City of Angels !!!!

  • @markstewart6571
    @markstewart6571 Před rokem

    Glad that Grandpa decided to take care of his daughter and grand children by choosing this career!!

  • @diamondmax5141
    @diamondmax5141 Před rokem

    I’m in the same program his daughters are enrolled in.

  • @drewswrld1911
    @drewswrld1911 Před 2 lety

    The Rookie coming into fruition

  • @Misfits89
    @Misfits89 Před 2 lety +1

    They just hired some one with life experience and wisdom

  • @Misfits89
    @Misfits89 Před 2 lety

    Is never too late

  • @leonardolt
    @leonardolt Před 2 lety

    Amen

  • @ieattaco11
    @ieattaco11 Před 2 lety

    There a show called the rookie that literally has a cop being 50 and joining pretty cool

  • @mosesantonio5949
    @mosesantonio5949 Před 2 lety

    45 still young

  • @Paul-wm9fd
    @Paul-wm9fd Před 2 lety +1

    just like in The Rookie

  • @matheusaraujo2044
    @matheusaraujo2044 Před 10 měsíci

    i'm brazilian and i'm in brazil i'm 27 years old and my dream is to be a police officer in los angeles i'll be in los angeles to be a police officer

  • @five1five06
    @five1five06 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude won't be able to catch Tyrone

  • @TOWENCOUNTERS
    @TOWENCOUNTERS Před 2 lety

    do they still check backgrounds

  • @BobABooey.
    @BobABooey. Před rokem +1

    Rachel Kim is such a cutie.

  • @Juana.vazquez
    @Juana.vazquez Před 2 lety

    oficiales son un gran orgulo porsu Graduacion U S E Gracias noticias LiderFederal 7 1 2022

  • @christiantellez9973
    @christiantellez9973 Před 2 lety

    Good job

  • @lancewalker1775
    @lancewalker1775 Před 2 lety

    Nice backdrop for the ceremony - deconstruction zone.

  • @gavinc1539
    @gavinc1539 Před rokem

    Real life John Nolan lol

  • @kendalgee5808
    @kendalgee5808 Před 2 lety +1

    Work for LAPD ( 6 months ) then transfer to Beverly Hills or Orange County. LAPD can't force you to reimburse them for training. Cruise down Slauson and Vermont or cruise down Rodeo and Newport Beach. You decide?

  • @JackMcCoy331
    @JackMcCoy331 Před 2 lety +1

    Used to be one of the greatest police forces 2nd only to the NYPD. Now you have weak DAs who are pro crime, LAPD is shaving funds, and police are having there legs cut out from underneath them to do the job. But hats off no pun intended for doing all this despite what’s going on in California

  • @felixrubalcava4533
    @felixrubalcava4533 Před 2 lety +1

    I hope he knows the law ,

  • @JGLuxe
    @JGLuxe Před rokem

    Camarena, The real life John Nolan!

  • @theoneandonly6431
    @theoneandonly6431 Před rokem

    More power to him. Doubtless he had to endure many jokes from his classmates about his age.

  • @1pyroace1
    @1pyroace1 Před rokem

    Thought 35 was the cut off…….wtf is going on?

  • @certifyshooter1386
    @certifyshooter1386 Před 2 lety

    Maybe there is hope for me

  • @bobbymoss6160
    @bobbymoss6160 Před 2 lety +3

    Last time I checked there is an age limit for applicants to the police force in LA. What makes this guy so special that he can bypass that policy?

    • @Chrissy411
      @Chrissy411 Před 2 lety +3

      There use to be an age limit no older than 33 I think but not since 2013 I was told by Garden Grove Detectives and Santa Ana PD no age limit as long as you run and pass background check u will be accepted. They were trying to recruit me. 😂

    • @bobbymoss6160
      @bobbymoss6160 Před 2 lety

      @@Chrissy411 Thanks for the explanation. 👍

    • @patricianoftheplebs6015
      @patricianoftheplebs6015 Před 2 lety

      Ave limit was removed after the burn loot and murder terrorist attacked fo 2020 and 2021.

    • @Nene17X36
      @Nene17X36 Před 2 lety

      @coyote g. 😂💯

    • @anthonyyi6312
      @anthonyyi6312 Před 2 lety

      @coyote g. they’re desperate who would want to risk there lives for 30 an hour? I know medics and RNs that make more and don’t have to worry about death every shift.

  • @ME-kb8qg
    @ME-kb8qg Před rokem +2

    They should hire more people around that age, more wisdom and life experience, not some young kid who’s trigger happy

  • @eduardoescalante1437
    @eduardoescalante1437 Před rokem

    I'm 32 and I thought Maybe i was too old

  • @docholliday2961
    @docholliday2961 Před 2 lety +6

    Now days becoming a police officer isn't worth it. There's no respect for them anymore. Rampart division did a lot of damage to the uniform 😎

    • @Nene17X36
      @Nene17X36 Před 2 lety +2

      Rampart!? 😂 woke politicians

    • @dot.5070
      @dot.5070 Před 2 lety

      As if anyone respects you 😂

    • @Chrissy411
      @Chrissy411 Před 2 lety

      SouthWest Division no better

    • @anthonyyi6312
      @anthonyyi6312 Před 2 lety

      Rampart gets down and dirty.

  • @sowhat729
    @sowhat729 Před 2 lety

    This dude actually turnt

  • @kvex2289
    @kvex2289 Před rokem

    John Nolan

  • @anasalazar5556
    @anasalazar5556 Před 2 lety

    Omg congratulations

  • @JimmyStruthers1000
    @JimmyStruthers1000 Před 2 lety +2

    The rookie

  • @thomasreyes2857
    @thomasreyes2857 Před 2 lety

    How is that possible I thought there was an age limit to when you can join any Police department I don't believe it's 45 years old