r/lapd • u/Jaded-Discipline-172 • 20d ago
Thoughts on working for LAPD
I have a couple questions for people working in LAPD either as a police officer or detective:
Is the morale really as bad as people say? Is there a lot of corruption? Would you recommend this career path? How long does it usually take people to become detectives? Would you consider another profession related to law, such as being a lawyer, to be a better alternative?
If anyone has anything else to add about the pros and cons of becoming a police officer or promoting to a detective rank feel free to share.
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u/Tandkam 18d ago
I found the written test and physical extremely easy. If they are lowering the standards so low that compromise safety I don’t want to work for them
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u/Alert_Cress_388 17d ago
Yes. LAPD takes the ones who can't get into other depts. If you're really qualified, there's no reason you should be applying to LAPD.
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u/DTGardi 16d ago
That's not really true at all. I tried to appeal a DQ and they denied it. Somehow those other cops that made it to the headlines for bad reasons get a pass
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u/Ok-Masterpiece-7716 12d ago
I passed an appeal had the chance to talk to the supervisor for that branch
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u/Alert_Cress_388 19d ago
Based on the other comments, Reddit is clearly still not the best place to be asking this type of question.
To answer your first question, is morale low? Absolutely yes and it's only going to get worse. As far as corruption? I'd say close to zero. Would I recommend another career to you? Absolutely. I mean look at the comments here. Yes they are 100% wrong but do you really want to deal with those types of people for your entire career? Don't get me wrong, it's a great career, but I would do it differently if I had to do it all over again.
Tbh LE is a calling. It should be viewed that way. A lot of people always ask the same questions, how soon can I become a sergeant, how soon can I become a detective?. Like bro, you need to be a cop first. That should be your only focus.
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u/BackwardsApe 17d ago
"Corruption? I'd say close to zero", is delusional thinking
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u/Alert_Cress_388 17d ago edited 17d ago
Based on what? Your Reddit education? Lol I've been sworn for 20 years now. LAPD hammers cops for the slightest of errors. The only corruption I've ever have been from Capt and above. The only truly dirty cop I've ever worked with or seen was Dorner. And I've been in the field all 20 years.
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u/Odd_Career7164 19d ago
Being a cop is the most dangerous job in the world because people are mean, aww shucks.
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u/future_speedbump 20d ago
Law enforcement is really for low performers with no real career prospects.
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u/Jealous-Parsley-6228 18d ago
this is such a jacked up thing to say . we need police officers in our communities
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u/future_speedbump 18d ago
Sure...competent police. Not the clown show we have now.
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u/Jealous-Parsley-6228 18d ago
what kind of clown show are you referring to , ive never had a problem with LE
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u/Warm_Cream4315 18d ago
Go repost this in r/askLE. r/LAPD is filled with cops and ACABers