Cadet in the LSPD: Cliff Ryder (NR039-25aj)
Posted: 05 Apr 2025, 08:42
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Los Santos Police Department
Los Santos, San Andreas
Los Santos: To become a police officer in Los Santos one needs dedication, patience and perseverance. The process begins with an online application, followed by an interview, then a fitness exam. Those who pass advance to the Los Santos Police Academy before becoming Police Cadets. To find out more about the cadet experience, we spent the day with Cadet Cliff Ryder who is getting ready for his last evaluation to become an officer.
Q&A with Cadet Cliff Ryder
Q: What made you want to join the Los Santos Police Department?
A: I want to help and serve my community. I’ve always had a passion for helping people from a young age, and this position allows me to do just that.
Q: How was the application and hiring process for you? Were there any challenges?
A: Very smooth. The biggest challenge was getting used to the paperwork. If you have patience, it turns out well in the end.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of your time as a cadet so far?
A: Being welcomed into a team with open arms and receiving training from officers of all ranks and backgrounds. The sense of community and family in the department is absolutely wonderful. In most places, it takes time to feel truly included, but here, it happened right from the beginning.
Q: How has mentorship from senior officers helped you prepare for your evaluation?
A: The hands-on approach has contributed the most to my success as a cadet.
Q: What's the best advice you've gotten from someone on the team?
A: Calm down, take your time—it all comes with practice. That advice came from Officer Rio Castillo. The other day during a pursuit, he told me to go fast, but not too fast. He reminded me to take a breather. Pursuits can be overwhelming, but his advice helped me stay focused.
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering joining the LSPD?
A: Patience and dedication are key. Patience, patience, patience. Don’t give up—it’s a long learning process, but if you stick with it, you’ll get it down, you’ll learn, and you’re going to thrive.
Q: What are your goals after becoming a full-fledged officer?
A: I want to eventually join METRO SWAT. SWAT because I want to be involved in keeping our city safe from the most severe criminals and high-stakes situations.
This is the kind of experience that Cadet Ryder embodies – dedication, adaptability and teamwork that are the hallmark of the LSPD. If you are thinking about a career in law enforcement, the Los Santos Police Department has a structured training program and a welcoming team that will prepare you to serve and protect the city.
Following this interview, Cadet Ryder successfully passed his evaluation and has been promoted to Police Officer I. Congratulations Officer Ryder!
The Los Santos Police Department's hiring process involves three key steps:
For more details, visit the LSPD's recruitment portal.
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Los Santos, San Andreas
News Release
NR039-25aj
April 5, 2025
Cadet in the LSPD: Cliff Ryder
Los Santos: To become a police officer in Los Santos one needs dedication, patience and perseverance. The process begins with an online application, followed by an interview, then a fitness exam. Those who pass advance to the Los Santos Police Academy before becoming Police Cadets. To find out more about the cadet experience, we spent the day with Cadet Cliff Ryder who is getting ready for his last evaluation to become an officer.
Q&A with Cadet Cliff Ryder
Q: What made you want to join the Los Santos Police Department?
A: I want to help and serve my community. I’ve always had a passion for helping people from a young age, and this position allows me to do just that.
Q: How was the application and hiring process for you? Were there any challenges?
A: Very smooth. The biggest challenge was getting used to the paperwork. If you have patience, it turns out well in the end.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of your time as a cadet so far?
A: Being welcomed into a team with open arms and receiving training from officers of all ranks and backgrounds. The sense of community and family in the department is absolutely wonderful. In most places, it takes time to feel truly included, but here, it happened right from the beginning.
Q: How has mentorship from senior officers helped you prepare for your evaluation?
A: The hands-on approach has contributed the most to my success as a cadet.
Q: What's the best advice you've gotten from someone on the team?
A: Calm down, take your time—it all comes with practice. That advice came from Officer Rio Castillo. The other day during a pursuit, he told me to go fast, but not too fast. He reminded me to take a breather. Pursuits can be overwhelming, but his advice helped me stay focused.
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering joining the LSPD?
A: Patience and dedication are key. Patience, patience, patience. Don’t give up—it’s a long learning process, but if you stick with it, you’ll get it down, you’ll learn, and you’re going to thrive.
Q: What are your goals after becoming a full-fledged officer?
A: I want to eventually join METRO SWAT. SWAT because I want to be involved in keeping our city safe from the most severe criminals and high-stakes situations.
This is the kind of experience that Cadet Ryder embodies – dedication, adaptability and teamwork that are the hallmark of the LSPD. If you are thinking about a career in law enforcement, the Los Santos Police Department has a structured training program and a welcoming team that will prepare you to serve and protect the city.
Following this interview, Cadet Ryder successfully passed his evaluation and has been promoted to Police Officer I. Congratulations Officer Ryder!
The Los Santos Police Department's hiring process involves three key steps:
- 1. Application Form – Complete the online application, which is reviewed for background checks and qualification criteria.
- 2. Department Interview – Qualified applicants attend an interview where skills, motivations, and knowledge are assessed. A successful interview leads to a conditional job offer.
- 3. Police Academy – Those selected undergo rigorous training at the academy, receiving full salary while learning essential skills. Graduates are sworn in as Police Cadets and enter the Field Training Program.
For more details, visit the LSPD's recruitment portal.
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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