Welcome to the
LAPD COA Wellness Program
in Partnership with Behavioral Science Services
“If it wasn’t for the COA Wellness Program, I would not have known about my cardiovascular issues.”
— Command Staff Member
What is the COA Wellness Program?
The COA Wellness Program is a joint COA and LAPD wellness initiative which began in 2014. The program is administered by Behavioral Science Services, the Department’s long-standing health and wellness division, which also provides many of the program’s health and education services.
The Wellness Program is open to all COA members (including active honorary). Each calendar year, members have the opportunity participate in health screenings, enhance their health behaviors, and obtain both general and personalized health education, with the goal of ensuring life-long health and wellness. Additionally, participants can earn monetary incentives based on level of participation.
Program Details
2024 Program Details and Tracking Sheet
NEW in 2024! As we strive to continually improve the program, please take note of several NEW changes this year.
Get Started:
To participate in the program, use the link below to “opt-in” at the start of the year.
2024 Program Sign up (DUE DATE: April 30)
The following are required each calendar year:
Exercise regularly at least 60 minutes/week.
Get a thorough physical exam by a medical provider.
Nutrition consult with Dept. Dietitian*
“Health Nudge” meeting with BSS psychologist*
*NEW! See scheduling requirements for meetings with dietitian and psychologist.
Health Screenings and Activities:
Similar to last year, the health education materials will be drawn from the Departmental monthly Health Matters well-being campaign.
All program participants will need to choose FOUR Health Matters Monthly Campaigns to review. For each month, review the resource material and engage in suggested challenges/activities, then complete a review form for each of the 4 months.
Participants may work toward a higher incentive. Additional requirements include:
Increased exercise: at least 180 minutes per week on a regular basis.
Additional Health Education: NEW! Choose your own health-related “self-study” such as book, video, training, podcast, or other resource on any health-related topic. Then, complete the review form.
Department Physical Activity: participate in any ONE of the approved activities.
Track health habits for 7 days at any time during the year. Use this link to track and report. NEW! option to track using your digital device.
Health Education:
Level 2 Incentive:
End of Year Attestation Form:
This form will document many of the activities throughout the year. Once you complete all the other components, complete the attestation form (available beginning November 2024).
