Is there a “grace period” for officers who voluntarily leave the department and then want to return?
A.No. A peace officer who returns after separating from the department for any length of time is considered by POST to be a “reappointment” and as such is required to satisfy all applicable selection requirements. For the purpose of the regulations, a “separation” occurs when the department submits a Notice of Appointment/ Termination (NOAT – POST 2-114) indicating that the officer was separated. Any subsequent NOAT submitted by the department for that individual indicating “New” under “Appointment Type” will require these standards to be re-satisfied, no matter how little time has elapsed.
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