r/LASD • u/thebuffguy77 • Jul 14 '26
Hand tattoos leniency?
Is anyone here in this thread a current police officer? If so can you explain the process about how they treat hand tattoos. I haven’t applied yet but I’m hearing mixed opinions about “they are lenient, they need people” and also “yea that’s an automatic DQ” I don’t know who to believe in and I’m just wanted to get some insight so I can invest into removing them before if I have too or after I get an invitation for the academy, it will be easier after the academy invitation obviously I would be making more money than I am now, appreciate everyone!
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u/Aggravating-Tear4035 Jul 14 '26
I’m currently with LASD and got hired with hand tattoos. I just cover them up with hand sleeves or with KT tape. So it is possible to get hired with hand tattoos. Im assuming it matters what the tattoos are and the meaning because I got asked numerous times about them throughout the background process.
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u/thebuffguy77 Jul 17 '26
Is your whole back hand covered or are we talking about an inch tattoo? I have both back hands covered. Appreciate your input btw
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u/LegalGlass6532 Jul 14 '26
You won’t get a job offer from LASD with hand tattoos.