LAPD Background Investigation Standards 2

Question 1

Which type of criminal conviction is an absolute disqualifier for LAPD applicants under California law?

Accepted Answer

Any felony conviction as an adult

Answer

Any misdemeanor committed before age 18

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A single traffic infraction in the past year

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A dismissed charge with no conviction

Question 2

Under the federal Lautenberg Amendment, an LAPD applicant is disqualified if they have been convicted of:

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

Answer

Any traffic-related offense involving alcohol

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Failure to appear in court on a civil matter

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Public intoxication within the past five years

Question 3

How does the LAPD background investigation treat an applicant's juvenile record that was sealed by the court?

Accepted Answer

It must still be disclosed and may be reviewed by investigators

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It is completely ignored as if the offense never occurred

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It is automatically expunged upon application submission

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Only felony-level juvenile offenses must be disclosed

Question 4

An applicant received a restraining order against them five years ago that has since expired. How is this likely treated during the LAPD background investigation?

Accepted Answer

It will be reviewed and evaluated as part of the applicant's overall character assessment

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It is fully disregarded because the order has expired

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Only active restraining orders are considered during screening

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It automatically disqualifies the applicant regardless of circumstances

Question 5

Which driving-related history is most likely to disqualify an LAPD applicant?

Accepted Answer

Multiple DUI convictions within a ten-year period

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A single parking ticket within the past year

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One minor moving violation three years ago

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A lapsed registration on a vehicle the applicant no longer owns

Question 6

Documented, knowing association with a criminal street gang will most likely result in what outcome for an LAPD applicant?

Accepted Answer

Disqualification due to conflict of interest and integrity concerns

Answer

A brief waiting period before the application can proceed

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Automatic referral to a community advisory panel for review

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A reduced score on the background investigation only

Question 7

An LAPD applicant was arrested but never charged for an incident three years ago. Must this be disclosed during the background investigation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all arrests regardless of disposition must be disclosed

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No, because no charges were filed and there is no conviction

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No, only convictions from the past seven years must be disclosed

Answer

Yes, but only if the arrest appears on a commercial background check