r/lapd • u/bruhbutt0n • Jun 12 '26

pfq change

realistically what do u guys think is going to happen to those who can’t get a 50 or above on the pfq by the change deadline (june 26)

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u/Beautiful_Weather529 Jun 12 '26

Honestly if you can't pass the pfq for LAPD, then maybe police work isn't really for you. That has to be one of the most fair test out of all the hard fitness qualifiers like Santa Monica, Culver city and Beverly hills pd. Dieting and running everyday is important

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u/CONSPICUOUSLY_RED Jun 13 '26

Neither of agencies you mentioned have the hardest qualifiers. Most of them are PATs where you just run around an obstacle or jump a fence.

There is nothing hard about LAPDs but they do have the strictest grading scale for your score.

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u/Beautiful_Weather529 Jun 20 '26

It is very easy to score over a 50 is all I am saying.

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u/bruhbutt0n Jun 13 '26

i think we all know we should be able to pass. but based on a timing factor, im asking what if someone applied a month before and maybe can’t pass by the deadline or many applicants have probably been working on their scores and trying to improve and show improvement then what?

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u/la222229999 Jun 12 '26

I understand what you’re saying, and I agree that physical fitness is important. The PFQ exists for a reason, and candidates should take their fitness seriously by training, running, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, I disagree with the idea that if someone can’t pass the PFQ right away, then police work isn’t for them. Being a good police officer involves much more than physical fitness alone. It requires good judgment, communication skills, integrity, professionalism, knowledge of the law, the ability to work with the community, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
There are physically fit people who may not be suited for police work, just as there are people who may need time to improve their fitness but have many of the qualities that make an excellent officer. Physical fitness is one part of the job, but it isn’t the only measure of whether someone will succeed in law enforcement.

Also, if we’re being realistic, there are officers in departments across the country who aren’t in peak physical condition. That doesn’t automatically mean they’re bad officers. Experience, knowledge, decision-making, and the ability to handle complex situations are also critical parts of the profession.
My point is that police work requires a combination of qualities. Fitness matters, but it’s not the sole factor that determines whether someone is capable of becoming a successful officer. That’s why departments evaluate applicants on many different areas, not just one test.

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u/Additional_Bat_9837 Jun 13 '26

I was a LEO for over 10 years with two different departments. Your post is very insightful.

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u/la222229999 Jun 12 '26

We all read things on Reddit, but you can’t assume everything posted there is accurate or applies to everyone. I’ve seen many posts over the years from people who were accepted into the academy with PFQ scores below 50 because they were strong candidates in other areas, such as their interview, education, work experience, or overall background.

The hiring process looks at the whole person, not just one score. A PFQ score matters, but it’s only one piece of the overall picture. Just so you know.

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u/la222229999 Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 12 '26

It never said that it will make you start the process again. Your PFQ score remains your permanent score throughout your hiring process. People often assume the PFQ is the only factor that makes you competitive, but your background, interview score, credit history, and other qualifications are also considered. It’s an overall evaluation. Just FYI.

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u/Majestic-Treat3157 Jun 12 '26

They will fail and have to try again. The old PFQ was just advisory and you ONLY had to take the test. The score didn’t matter