Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

In this comedy sequel, a group of incompetent police officers are released onto the streets, where their blunders quickly attract attention. Meanwhile, a corrupt lieutenant schemes behind the scenes to guarantee their downfall. The film stars Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment is a comedy sequel presented as a programme in film format. It follows the familiar style of its predecessor, delivering a light‑hearted narrative centred on a group of police recruits. The story releases a band of clumsy officers onto the city’s streets, where their lack of skill quickly becomes apparent. Meanwhile, a lieutenant with dubious motives works behind the scenes, deliberately arranging circumstances that are likely to cause the newcomers to fail in their duties. The film’s humour stems from the contrast between the recruits’ well‑meaning but bumbling attempts at law enforcement and the lieutenant’s scheming interference. As the officers stumble through their first real assignments, the audience watches the tension between their earnest efforts and the sabotage they face. Being the second instalment, the movie continues the franchise’s tradition of showcasing the chaotic training environment and the unlikely camaraderie that develops among the cadets, all while the antagonistic lieutenant tries to ensure their downfall.