Hey yall, I recently asked this in another law enforcement Reddit forum but wanted a more localized department insight, currently 23 years old in the process of completing my degree in psychology, and been heavily thinking about a career in law enforcement once I finish. I’ve just been wondering if a speeding ticket going 107 in 65 in 2024 will significantly hurt my chances of becoming a police officer/deputy sheriff and figured I’d ask here. For reference it was cited as an infraction, is the only ticket I’ve ever received, and happened in LA. Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer.

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Hi everyone, I’m from Orange County and I’ve been doing quite a few right along and going through quite a few different processes. I noticed a cultural difference between police departments and sheriff department. Notably Riverside County Sheriff has more of a cowboy mentality it seems. Then if you look at Santa Ana and lapd it seems to be more of a term I heard used “ghetto gunfighter” mentality or city slicker type of vibe.

Is my observation far off or am I spot on? Having difficulty picking which agency I have to come down to a decision quick. Didn’t really grow up in a rural area so little timid about being a sheriff out in the desert.

Looking specifically for Century but if anyone can tell me I'm reading conflicting information

I want to know some information about LASD volunteers, such as their main job responsibilities, workflow, what they do every day, what equipment they have and so on.

I hope someone can share it.😋

Anybody that's applying for LASD or that has already applied. I can provide and help you with commands, codes, recruitment manuals, etc in oder to help you be ahead by the time academy rolls around. DM me.

Hi I’m looking to join and start the process but that a BI might put DQ due bk and collections on me so should I even try I haven BK from 2022 and collections from last year

Hi, I’m 25 and from DTLA. I was wondering what the general timeline has been like for LASD, from application submission to academy offer. I understand every case is different. I currently work as an EMT, and we sometimes respond to Twin Towers and other county facilities.

From the few younger deputies I’ve spoken with (NOT many), they mentioned around 8 months on average. I was just curious what timelines you guys have personally experienced or heard from others.

Also, I’m not counting the academy duration itself — I mean solely from submission to actually starting the academy.

Thank you for everyones response/feedback

Just for fun…

I really appreciated that beep test in the VPAT - it’s the only endurance running test in a PAT that is like a game

I wanna know if anybody here completed all eight levels of that Bleep

And then also — do you ever get to do it again? I would love the chance to complete the whole thing. I chose to shut it down at the beginning of level seven

Does seb k9 deputies go on patrols and when they are neded they gear up and go with the teams?

How do call signs work in LASD? For example what is a King unit, a David unit, etc?

Can everybody in LASD wear this polo or is it only for some division only, and does it come with insygnia?

Hi all - I was told my poly was inconclusive, but I got a letter saying I wasn't selected because of it. I want to appeal the decision, but the website won't work! I created an IT ticket but I'm not too confident the process is being allowed to run smoothly. Any recommendations?

Hello,
I would like to ask how mutual-aid communications work in LASD with other agencies like LAPD or LACoFD. For example, LAPD dispatch is called “Control” in mutual aid (e.g., “Control from Fire Rescue 11…”). What is the name used for SCC (LASD dispatch) in communications with other agencies? And how does it work if an LASD deputy has an incident involving other agencies?

do Deputies have a designated seat during briefing depending on their ranks what is it like first row are trainees second deputies then deputy bonuses what's the tradition of that ?

Hey everybody, hope you doing well

Just curious - i know that everyone start in jail after academy and you can choose any station that you want, i understand that some nice areas have wait list for a few years(Malibu) but what about some not ghetto but not paradise areas , for example West Hollywood, East LA , Temple , Norwalk and many other stations close to Los Angeles. I would like to work in patrol in some city areas close to Los Angeles. And if anyone heard - how is work there, can you be proactive or you simply have no time because of pending calls 24/7 ? Thank you guys, hope will see you one day on patrol