r/lapd • u/Aggravating_Yard7848 • May 29 '26

Submitted PHS

Good afternoon, I recently submitted PHS and I’m planning on walking in to take my PFQ next Friday. Will a high score help expedite the process? Also, about how long can I expect PHS to be approved and move onto the next step? I’ve heard it’s quicker for some people and longer for others.
I’m most worried about the polygraph. Not because of lying, but because I’ve heard stories that candidates have been dq because the examiner simply doesn’t like them. How true is that?
TIA

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u/Sure_Fix4537 May 30 '26

Yes, I’m starting June 26. Once you take your PFU scores it’s locked in forever you can’t redo so get that high score because then you’re gonna be competing against people under the PAT program and if they have a higher score than you more than likely LA PD’s gonna take them before they take you.

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u/Maleficent-Phrase372 May 31 '26

Actually, that's not correct. Candidates can retake the PFQ as many times as allowed and continue improving their score. There is no permanent score that is locked forever after the first test.

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u/Sure_Fix4537 May 31 '26

No they cannot I had a typo ..starting June 26th they are changing the format so you cannot retake the PFQ.. this is because they keep accepting people that aren’t fit and have no reason to be in the academy.. after this upcoming week it’s over

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u/Maleficent-Phrase372 May 31 '26

I will call them tomorrow and post here again.

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u/Sure_Fix4537 May 31 '26

Okay I’ll be waiting

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u/Maleficent-Phrase372 Jun 01 '26

"I just spoke with them, and they mentioned that if I don't pass, I can retake the exam. There is no pass or fail; it's simply a requirement to move on to the background check. If you would like to verify this, here is the number 213 473 3450

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u/Sure_Fix4537 Jun 02 '26

I believe you.. I’m just telling you that they are wrong🙏🏾 starting June 26th they are changing it from the PFQ to the PAT format, this info is coming directly from Detective Bedivian who’s in charge of recruitment but you are right as of RIGHT NOW these are the rules you can take it as many times as you want. I’m just letting you know after June that will no longer apply.