Does anyone know if they compare the two after being dq’d the first time or is it a completely new slate?
(Both with chp)
I just received an email confirming I have been assigned a BI, and have an appointment for next week so I can complete my background investigation questionnaire.
My question: is this considered my first interview, and if so, does that mean that I will need to have my personal vehicle inspected?
I recently purchased a used Honda Civic from a dealership which already came tinted (front and sides). I am aware I need to remove these modifications. However, it is also missing the front license plate. I was told I would receive it in the mail but never did, and today I visited the dealership to ask if they had the plate, and they said they do not. They are going to request it from the DMV but told me it may take several weeks for it to come in.
Is it necessary for me to arrive with my vehicle in full compliance starting from this first meeting, or is the inspection not until a later date? If it is a necessity, can anyone tell me if it’s possible to receive a temporary plate that I can use for the meantime?
Thanks in advance!
I am applying to CHP. Ex-military w/o any article 15s, behavioral health etc.
I have a different type of issue that may come up during the background portion.
In 2025, there was a news report in my town of a police officer getting into trouble. It was enough trouble for the small, local newspaper to write an article about the incident. After the internal investigation was complete, I submitted a records request to the Police Department for the officer's discipline record. The police department denied the request on the basis that disclosure would result in a privacy violation to the officer. I filed an administrative appeal to the mayor, who denied the appeal on the same basis. I then filed a lawsuit against the town and police department. I hired an attorney and everything over it. The judge ordered the records to be disclosed AND for the police department to pay my legal fees. This resolved in January 2026.
This is not satire. What is the chance I can get hired.
I’m a 23-year-old military veteran in Southern California interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. I’m feeling uncertain about my next steps and would appreciate honest feedback, particularly from anyone familiar with background investigations.
After leaving the military, I applied to CHP and reached the final interview before being disqualified for concerns about impulse control. The concerns cited included my driving history, having held my license for less than two years, and behavioral issues from middle school. My military record is clean, I had strong references, and I have a good record at my current job with no disciplinary write-ups.
Since then, there have been a couple of domestic disturbances at my residence involving my significant other, who has been experiencing postpartum depression. Law enforcement responded, but no charges were filed, and to my knowledge, no reports were taken. I understand that her postpartum depression does not remove my responsibility for my own behavior during disagreements.
I plan to pursue family therapy to address these issues and improve how we handle conflict. I’m still interested in applying to other agencies, and I intend to be transparent about my background.
Would these incidents typically result in an automatic disqualification, or would an agency consider the circumstances, time elapsed, and demonstrated improvement? Would it be more realistic to wait and establish a longer period of stability before applying?