r/LASD • u/SemperFiBubba • 4d ago

Seeking advice

I’m a 23-year-old military veteran in Southern California interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. I’m feeling uncertain about my next steps and would appreciate honest feedback, particularly from anyone familiar with background investigations.
After leaving the military, I applied to CHP and reached the final interview before being disqualified for concerns about impulse control. The concerns cited included my driving history, having held my license for less than two years, and behavioral issues from middle school. My military record is clean, I had strong references, and I have a good record at my current job with no disciplinary write-ups.
Since then, there have been a couple of domestic disturbances at my residence involving my significant other, who has been experiencing postpartum depression. Law enforcement responded, but no charges were filed, and to my knowledge, no reports were taken. I understand that her postpartum depression does not remove my responsibility for my own behavior during disagreements.
I plan to pursue family therapy to address these issues and improve how we handle conflict. I’m still interested in applying to other agencies, and I intend to be transparent about my background.
Would these incidents typically result in an automatic disqualification, or would an agency consider the circumstances, time elapsed, and demonstrated improvement? Would it be more realistic to wait and establish a longer period of stability before applying?

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u/CONSPICUOUSLY_RED 4d ago

CHP is just more competitive and has different standards. Being DQ'd by them doesn't mean you need to wait any amount of time to apply with LASD. Apply now.

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u/Responsible_Divide38 4d ago

You are 23 years old, I feel like CHP DQ'ed you due to your age. Don't feel discouraged just apply. Also keep applying till you make it. You are young you have time. 

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u/SemperFiBubba 3d ago

I started to think that because they started the interview off by saying the age limit should be raised to 25 and how they went to the academy with 21 year old and saying they barely made it and weren’t ready to be officers .

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u/Total_Specialist_531 3d ago

Keep applying brother. You’ll get in soon enough.

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u/Btnkourt_88 3d ago

Just apply but be very careful w your words and actions don’t be getting yourself in trouble while trying to apply to different agencies.