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I know residence is 10 years but the form says "list ALL jobs" with no time limit specified. I'm 37 so that could mean going back to my first job at like 18-19. Is it really every single job ever, or is there an understood cutoff?

What’s up peeps, got disqualified in the polygraph last June due to an at fault accident in 2021 and a speeding ticket January 2025. Haven’t applied anywhere else (BI said to reapply that next June and said you’ll get in), so gonna try again this coming June. BI said he liked my auto biography said I would be a good fit (have 2 years of Explorer experience). So anyway my honest question for some of you guys in a similar position is, was he blowing smoke or do I have a good chance? Any of you guys get disqualified then waited that year then reapply? And What did they say to y’all?

I have my department interview on Tuesday, and I feel like I’m ready. Any last-minute tips or advice based on your guys experience?

I finished my Multiple Choice test around a year and a half ago, and my PHS back in December. I got an email back then that I passed and that I should have expected an Email with an appointment in the coming days.

I never received the Email, and I thought it might be waiting for my graduation date from college. I asked people told me that I should have gotten it a while ago. I tried going to the support site and opening a case, but nothing came of it and its been two and a half weeks. I tried calling, but it went to voicemail. Is there a different phone number or email I should contact?

This was where I was trying to contact: https://mypd.joinlapd.com/support/

Thank you for any assistance possible.

I recently received a call from my background investigator. This was my first time ever talking to him. He said that he’s going back to patrol and he’s gonna be handing my case off to another BI and to expect a call in a few weeks. My question is will the new background investigator have to start all over with my investigation or will he pick up from where he stopped? (Field investigation started in Feb & got the call in May.)

I’ve reported my neighbors many times regarding them smoking marijuana . Our apartment complex prohibits smoking, including marijuana, which means it’s part of the lease agreement that they are not allowed to smoke.

Property management wants proof, photos or videos but the people smoke in their unit, it’s impossible to get it unless I barge in. I had called the non emergency line and an officer knocked on my neighbors door. Once they opened the door, he noticed a strong burnt smell of marijuana that he didn’t smell outside the unit. He wrote a detailed report. Of course he couldn’t go in, people also denied smoking, even though the unit smelled of marijuana….. I turn in the detailed report to my unit and it’s not enough evidence.

Property management said, “We have spoken with the residents from unit *** and we can assure you it is not coming from this unit.” Uhhhhmmm exactly what PROOF do they have to confirm that unit *** isn’t smoking, considering this happens after office hours and I know for a fact they haven’t visited.

I even received a doctors note explaining how harmful it is for me to be second hand smoking this shit because I’M PREGNANT. I’ve already had two miscarriages and I’m trying to keep this one safe and I’ve been stuck at home from how sick I’ve been. And the smoke has been harming me further!!!

Please stay away if all you have to say is, “well this is California, move out if you don’t want to breathe it.” I say to that, please STFU. why the hell should people who break rules be rewarded?

I know that PFQ walk-ins are held the first week of the month, but does anyone know the times? I think for walk-ins at Elysian are at 6AM any day during the first week but does anyone know the times for walk-ins at the Devonshire station? I don’t know if they only hold their PFQs on specific days in the morning or afternoon

Hi all, so I got a basic POST certificate from another academy but ended up not passing FTO in my 5th phase at a city department. If I apply for LAPD and get hired, do I go through their own version of an academy? I saw mention of a 16 week version and a 12 week version but not sure if those existed and if they were different? Thanks for any insight into the matter.

Edit: I should have mentioned, I specifically am interested in LAXPD, but saw they required the same academy as LAPD.

Hello, anyone here work for LA Department of Transportation as a Traffic Officer?
I’m wondering how the job is, how many people do they typically hire in one application cycle?
How’s the pay, typical schedules, and work culture?
Is the work culture actually paramilitary like police or is like most civilian jobs?

Any info would be helpful, thanks!

Has anyone gone through a medical clearance process where you had to get cleared by an outside doctor? I faxed in my clearance letter and they confirmed they received it, but my profile still hasn’t been updated. I know the doctor has to review it first, but how long did it take for yours to update? Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this wait.

So my process has been going pretty quickly, im currently in backgrounds, my references have been called, a week ago an officer called regarding addresses of one of my old workplaces that they were attempting to visit, then 2 days ago i heard they were knocking on doors and asking neighbors, at this stage how long do you think until i complete backgrounds?

I hear mixed things , some say 4 am … some 5:30. What is expected .

I just took the PFQ. I did well on the running portions, but wasn't at my best for push-ups and sit-ups.

If I retake the PFQ, which score do they use — the highest overall score or just the most recent attempt? In case I cannot run the same pace again

Trying to figure out if it’s worth retaking soon to improve my total score. Appreciate any insight

What do you guys use for polishing your leather duty gear and duty holsters?

I have seen some polished kydex duty Safariland holsters and would like to know what you folks use for that.

Or who do you guys send your gear off to for polishing?

Edit: I am not LAPD but I’m wanting to achieve a better shine for my leather duty gear.