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Changing the Case Position
Changing the case position has a significant impact on the case and doing so requires consideration. The chosen position drives which PHS version is used as well as the applied supplemental forms for the case. When a new position is selected, the ...
Reports
As of February 2026. There is a lot to say about reports, but the key thing to know is that the report designer in the development platform is somewhat arcane. There are known bugs, which we avoid, and known limitations, the most significant of which ...
PHS Versions
There are currently three PHS Versions in the POBITS system: Classic - based on the California PHS circa 2008. Modern - based on the Oregon questionnaire (OAR 259-008-0015). California - based on the California POST 2-251 (REV 1/2024) PHS. Of the ...
Case Positions
In your account settings, you can define any number of positions, and you should. The Position is a key function that affects two aspects of the case (questionnaire). For each position, you will assign one of the PHS Versions. This is highly ...
Supplemental Forms for Investigators
Concept of Operation: Supplemental Forms are created in your Account Settings (menu with your name., Account Settings, Supplemental Forms tab) For every form you create, the is a checkbox labeled "Display on Questionnaires. When checked, the form ...
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Reference Questionnaire
As a reference to the candidate, you may be a relative, a personal/professional friend or acquaintance, a previous or current employer, a previous or current landlord, or a law enforcement agency to which this candidate has applied. You questionnaire ...
Overview for Candidates
This video provides a brief overview of the system from the perspective of the candidate.
Supplemental Forms for Candidates
Each form item contains the form name, the form itself, a description, and instructions for completing the form. Note that each form may have different instructions. Open the form by selecting link. This will download the form to your computer. ...
Narrative Templates
Narrative template help the investigator to rapidly assemble standard narratives for each investigative area. The best use of templates, is to construct an outline of topic areas and a standard content flow. This will make your narratives more ...
Completing the PHS
You can save your work at any time and return later. However, you have 10 days from the date your last credentials were issued before they expire. If they do expire, only your investigator can issue new credentials. Once you have completed the entire ...