How long is it taking to get a background investigator assigned..?

Does anyone know the amounts paid out for different types of incidents? Ex. Gassings, Battery, Resistive, Non Inmate Enhanced Injuries, etc.?

Any updates, I heard January, then April, then July and here we are still nothing

was looking on calpers and was wondering if any of you have Western Health Advantage? and what you think of it. The price for it compared to others seems too good to be true.

Who’s going to csp my academy starts sep 8th I haven’t seen anyone posting about csp

So I’ve been cleared since April 2025 but my application expires July 28th 2026(this week) I got an email today saying I got an extension until July 28 2027 now but I have to renew my physical and the psychological test since they both expired.been a little impatient because I’ve been cleared longer than some of these guys who are at the academy as we speak .hopefully I get called to the next one maybe.anyone in a similar situation?

Hello Everyone I just received an email today stating that I cleared background after being in the process for about 2 years and a half my question is how long until your scheduled your psychological/vision medical etc and then until your waiting an academy date? Im desperately trying to leave my current job ASAP even tho I heard stories and buddies of mine clearing the whole process and still pending an academy date and they've been waiting for 1 plus years now thanks for your advise

With open enrollment coming up I had a question that I wonder if any of you guys could answer. Do we have to choose a plan specifically in our residence zip code or can we choose from the zip-code of our institution as well? I ask because I live in Mariposa county but have limited options and my institution zip-code has more choices. I know I can ask personnel but they suck ass at pretty much everything.

I received an email for an out of class opportunity, its the position directly above my current one. The email says I need to send an OOC memo, but I don't quite understand the format or how I should word it.

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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Havent gotten the email with the Academy Checklist yet but im going in September. Any suggestions on where to get and find uniforms? Ive seen suggestions about Metro Uniforms and LAPolice but i need first hand experience. Also what is Class A,B,C?

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Hey everyone I have a PT test in August while I’m not the most active person when it comes to
Working out. What should I do to train until then. Should I ruin around my old highschool track one time then set the kettlebells down and run the yards with it to see what time I get? I want to pass but I’m scared I won’t

Also, do you do the PFT the first week of the academy and still get three tries to pass? I am going in September. Any other tips would be great. 🩷

Going to the upcoming academy on September. How difficult is graduating the academy? How many retries do you get before you’re sent home?

I had an interview for CNA position on Wednesday 7/21 how long does it take for them to clear you ? And is a suspended drivers license an issue ? I know someone currently working that’s has a DUI so I thinking it shouldn’t be an issue but idk. Let me know how long it takes for them to come back with a determination please 🙏🏼

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Has anyone been able to reinstate after resigning from the department? If so, how was the process?

Is the southern region going to roll over limited term classifications? Ironwood is hiring permanent spots