If a dispatcher decides to return to a department after even a very brief separation, must the department conduct another new background investigation on him/her?
A.Not entirely. Under certain circumstances, a background investigation “update,” rather than a complete new background investigation, may be conducted for dispatchers seeking reappointment. The background investigation update provision is intended to eliminate unnecessarily duplication of effort involved in re-collecting the same information on individuals that the department already maintains and is not subject to change (e.g., high school transcript). Background update eligibility and procedural requirements are discussed in Regulation 9059(f).
Related Questions
- If an officer decides to return to a department after even a very brief separation, must the department conduct another new background investigation on him/her?
- Is there a "grace period" for dispatchers who voluntarily leave the department and then want to return even after only a brief separation?
- How long does it take the Department to conduct an investigation?
