Originally Posted by NewOldGuy

That’s correct. Last year the procedure changed. They used to offer the CJO or notify to the negative shortly after the interview (usually that afternoon/evening). After notification they would run the background checks and whatever else they needed, then get back with you about a class date. Now the procedure is to run all the checks (dot their i’s and cross their t’s, so to speak) before notifying you of the offer/non offer. Sometimes that happens quickly, sometimes background checks can take a few weeks (for instance, international ties like residences, spouses, finances, etc).