Do I have any chance

[md123]

If you become a cop in NY, I am moving to the west coast.

[xynder]

Sorry to hijack thread --

I have a conviction for vehicular manslaughter and selling pure china white out of my mom's cadillac -- can I be a cop? I have matured since these issues!

[md123]

Sorry to hijack thread --

I have a conviction for vehicular manslaughter and selling pure china white out of my mom's cadillac -- can I be a cop? I have matured since these issues!

It depends on how much time has passed. Most depts. want at leasst 5 years between now and any manslaughter/murder charges, and a good few months since riding the white horse. hope that helps.

[ChesCopPodz]

The thing that gets me is that they're not all trolls. There are some of these morons who are serious, and that's just plain scary.

[md123]

The thing that gets me is that they're not all trolls. There are some of these morons who are serious, and that's just plain scary.

Hopefully they dont get too far. I heard that out of the 1200 candidates which showed up for the NYSP initial processing, only 300 or so were left after the PAT, Background, Poly, and Psych. Not sure how many dropped off because of the PAT though.

[Ranger__101]

Well first off I am new here and thanks for all the info. I have an appointment for the NYPD tomorrow and was just wondering what chance do I have. I have a colorful past. I have been arrested, I have used drugs, and I have gotten a lot of tickets. My work background is great and my credit is cherry. I have not used any pot for over a year now and have never done cocaine. It has been almost three years since my last ticket and almost ten years since I have been arrested. But when I was under 18 I had some run ins with the law.

Thanks

Ok.. So who put you up to it to try and play a joke on us? You really have to think of something more creative. At least then we could have some fun with it.

[deskjockey]

Crossposted. Sorry about that.

[txinvestigator1]

All,

I think that there are some people who just didn't get it when they were younger and have since matured (myself being one of them). I am currently in the process with the DEA (received conditional offer of employment, gone through written, interview, psych and medical) and only have the polygraph, PTT and background to go. I am somewhat concerned about what I feel may be my only weak spot in my application - my background. Here's a little bit of history:

When I was 16, I was arrested for possession of a destruction device (M-80)
When I was 16, I was arrested for underage possession of alcohol
When I was 18, I was arrested for aggravated assault

All of the charges were dismissed without any plea deals, temporary probation, etc, and later expunged.. The aggravated assault charge was for a fight I was involved in at the age of 18, where I left the scent of the incident afterwards (didn't think it was a big deal at the time), but which I acted in self defense (hence, the grand jury handed down no indictment.

Since my days of youthful indiscretion (I am 25 now), I have earned my Bachelors of Science in Computer Science (3.45GPA) in only 3 years due to summer classes, I was commissioned as an Air Force Officer (communications), I earned my Masters Degree in Information Technology (3.87GPA), and I have totally stayed out of any kind of trouble while earning Company Grade Officer of the Year honors with the Air Force, several medals, and an honorable discharge. I also held a Top Secret-SCI clearance with the US Air Force.

I understand how competitive the process can be, and I am worrying that these events in my teenage years may be what will eliminates me. My recruiter said it could prob go either way, and the oral interview panel questioned me on these incidents, to which I responded accordingly. When asked if I had any questions for them, I asked them "Is there anything to do to increase my chances of being selected in the future if I am not selected this time, specifically if there is anything I could do to demonstrate that I have matured since my earlier indiscretions". They responded that my background speaks for itself. I am not sure if that was a good comment or a bad comment (for me), but they did tell me on the spot that I obviously passed the oral interview and they feel I am a strong candidate.

From my understanding, some brass from the DEA will review my completed backgroung app prior to offering a final offer of employment, for adjudication purposes, and that they will weigh my background against my other applicant attributes.

What do you all think my chances are on this matter? Do you think my earlier arrests will limit my opportunities with the DEA or other fed agencies? Do you think I will need to allow more time to pass? Do you think I have demonstrated the necessary maturity to allow them to overlook my past criminal arrests? This is not a joke, this is just me seeking opinions on overcoming past indiscretions. I am not talking about quitting drugs 5 months ago like some of these trolls, I am talking about staying exceptionally clean for about 7 years.

Please don't cross post.

[acreature]

^^ ditto.

BTW, I thinks this threads dead

[Babysmamadrama]

The thing that gets me is that they're not all trolls. There are some of these morons who are serious, and that's just plain scary.

Yeah, its so good they come here to get our friendly career advice. :D

[thesarge118]

not in about 20 years. LSD is a big NO NO. The other stuff wont help either

[mxwelch]

not in about 20 years. LSD is a big NO NO. The other stuff wont help either

All of the VA depts I know of, LSD, shrooms, meth, coke, etc.. is an auto DQ for life.

[mcsap]

Target has nice clean stores, perhaps they would enjoy your services.