About the Author
John Caprarelli was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after working a cross section of assignments, his involvement in the infamous 1997 North Hollywood Bank of America robbery and shootout was the pinnacle of a 27 year police career. Between hobbies, he continues to speak at various venues regarding his career, the 1997 shootout and life lessons learned.
Contact John via email at john [@] uniformdecisions.com
Los Angeles Police Department Bio:
Senior Lead Officer, North Hollywood Division January, 1993 — July, 2009
- Assigned to Community Relations
- Assigned to Studio City & Sun Valley
Training Officer, North Hollywood Division May, 1986 — January, 1993
- Assigned to Patrol
- Assigned to Special Problems Unit
Police Officer, Hollywood Division July, 1984 — May, 1986
- Assigned to Prostitution Enforcement Detail
- Assigned to Undercover Narcotics
Police Officer, Devonshire Division December, 1982 — July, 1984
- Assigned to Special Problems Unit
- Assigned to Patrol
Los Angeles Police Academy June, 1982 — December, 1982
Recruit Officer, graduating second in class
Awards & Recognition
LAPD Medal of Valor, 1998 (Link) • NAPO 1998 “National Top Cop Award” (Link) • Numerous Department, City & Citizen Commendations