For Candidates
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 ...
Candidate Groups
If you want to perform actions on multiple candidates at once, you need to create Candidate Groups. Candidate Groups can be for any organizational purpose you have. Once in a group, the following actions can be performed on any candidates selected ...
PHS Version Descriptions
POBITS includes two versions of the Personal History Questionnaire: Classic and Modern. The classic version is the version first built into the system based on the California Peace Officer Standards and Training guidelines and manual for conducting ...
Custom Questions
Within your account, you can customize all numbered questions for each investigative area. Here is what you need to know: Custom Questions only apply to what is called the "Modern" and the "California" version of the PHS. The Modern questionnaire is ...