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?
A.Not entirely. Under certain circumstances, a background investigation “update,” rather than a complete new background investigation, may be conducted for officers seeking reappointment. The background investigation update provision is intended to eliminate unnecessary 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., birth certificate). Background update eligibility and procedural requirements are discussed in Regulation 9053(f).
Related Questions
- If a reserve officer wants to become a regular officer with the same department, does the reserve officer need to undergo a new background investigation, medical, and psychological evaluation?
- 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?
- Is there a "grace period" for dispatchers who voluntarily leave the department and then want to return even after only a brief separation?
