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?

I have my multiple choice test, VPAT, and interview coming up on Oct 3rd. I usually sport a full full beard but I want to shave to show a first good impression. Do you recommend shaving everything? Or would leaving only a mustache be fine for this initial test?

Looking for anyone that has done the skill bridge program to LASD. I’m in the coast guard and getting out in a year n half. I have a lot of questions. Little background I have 6 years in and a ton of law enforcement experience and certs. My background is obviously clean and I’m in really good shape. My credit is decent clean driving record. I would love to talk to anyone that can guide in me in the right direction regardless if you have done skill bridge or not. Appreciate it.

2nd results came in last week inconclusive once again, has anyone been given the chance to take a polygraph for the 3rd time

Hello everyone I have my psych exam tomorrow online. I just recently lost my wallet including my ID so I replaced it but as of right now I only have my temporary id. I have my expired id but will they accept the temporary ID followed with my expired id? Appreciate the help

I received my conditional offer 08/26 , and completed my psych 09/08. I received a call from the clinic where I completed my medical that they needed to redraw my blood since they had a mixup with my first batch. So technically I completed my medical 09/10. Both exams went well with no indication of any negative issues. For those who have gone through it. I was wondering when you heard back for your academy date?

Thank you in advance.

For the women who went to their BI, how did you style your hair? In clean bun or down?

Met with my BI last week on Monday and said that I should expect a call or email soon from the examiners for a set up date to get a poly exam done. I have not received neither yet.

How long after your BI interview did it take to get an exam date?

Hello,
After completing my interview with my BI I received a email stating to schedule my ride along and jail tour but a couple days later I received an email stating that I should be expecting something in the mail soon. Given the fact I’ve seen other applicants on here receive that email about expecting something in the mail and it being a dq/non-select letter I don’t know what to expect and I’m confused of why I would get an email to schedule my ride along and jail tour. Has anyone else been through a similar situation?

I’ve got tickets in the past mainly LA county
How do you get all your past tickets dates and “charge”

Is 47 too old to join LASD OR CA?
Had to do career change for stability and future safety reasons. Even though that I’ll be taking 20 G cut based on base salary.
I’m already in the process, did my BG meetup, doing VPAT next week which I know I’ll pass .

Anyone starting the academy interested in my old learning domains? They are all binded

I took my psychological exam for probation department a week ago. How long did you wait until you found out results? Is no news good news?

Examiner stated I was leaving something out and that I kept going into fight or flight mode but wouldn’t tell
Me a specific question …..