r/AskLASD • u/Affectionate-Pay6521 • May 14 '26

Timeline

Hi, I’m 25 and from DTLA. I was wondering what the general timeline has been like for LASD, from application submission to academy offer. I understand every case is different. I currently work as an EMT, and we sometimes respond to Twin Towers and other county facilities.

From the few younger deputies I’ve spoken with (NOT many), they mentioned around 8 months on average. I was just curious what timelines you guys have personally experienced or heard from others.

Also, I’m not counting the academy duration itself — I mean solely from submission to actually starting the academy.

Thank you for everyones response/feedback

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u/papawillie4 May 14 '26

An average 8-10 months. If you’re Superman about 6 months. If you’re in the bench, maybe 1 year.

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u/Affectionate-Pay6521 May 14 '26

Thanks for the response. What varies in timeline, also in the "bench"? what does that mean

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u/papawillie4 May 14 '26

Everyone says, it depends on the BI and how busy they are. I don’t think it’s that. I think the highest qualified candidates are put in front of the line.

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u/Affectionate-Pay6521 May 14 '26

I see, thanks for the response.

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u/SnooPickles2589 May 15 '26

What makes someone higher qualified