I have a tattoo on the inside of my bicept, probably not a DQ, but would it make my chances of being a LEO more difficult? Would they make me wear long sleeves? Its not a prison tattoo or anything, it just says "love conquers all" and a chinese symbol of love in the middle of a star...
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04-18-08 11:36 AM #1
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Tattoo Question.....
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04-18-08 12:26 PM #2
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You would need to call a recruiter at whatever agency you're interested in. Some don't want them at all, some don't mind them as long as they're not visible, some don't mind them being visible as long as they're not inappropriate. This REALLY varies.
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04-18-08 03:39 PM #3
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dude have you tried ONE Search since you've been here? :confused:
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04-18-08 06:51 PM #4
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Love conquers all? You are one of those softies arent cha?
As stated before, I would call the PDs that you are interested in, and ask.
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04-18-08 07:30 PM #5
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Tattoo says go for it.One Big Ass Mistake America
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04-21-08 06:42 PM #6
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New to this.....sorry :(
Originally Posted by Samuel
Originally Posted by dinarguy
Haha, Im a female, so having a tattoo on the inside of the arm.....makes a female a softy?!? ;):p BUT my bf got a matching one.... he is the softy. :D
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04-21-08 08:31 PM #7
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IMO I wouldn't worry about it. The strictest department policy I have heard of requires no tattoos to be visible when in uniform. If you have one that is you can choose to cover it up (bandage, spandex band, etc.) or get it removed. It will not bar you from employment as long as its not offensive or gang related. The design will be investigated. I am not an LEO yet but I have 5 tattoos and have gone through a hiring process. I had to fill out a detailed description of each. Only one will be visible when in uniform so I will cover it up. If it comes to it, I will get it removed. You do whatcha gotta do if you want the job badly enough.
Again, check with the individual departments you are applying to.
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04-21-08 11:54 PM #8
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Do you speak chinese? Originally Posted by nismox04
קרבי זה הכי אחי
Creative is knowing all the people in your head. Crazy is when they know you! - NP to his wife.
Originally Posted by Pistol_Pete1621
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04-22-08 10:42 AM #9
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Originally Posted by North Patrol
Haha, nope, Im not even 100% sure it really says "love" :rolleyes: I just like the design... Thanks all for the info!
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04-22-08 10:48 AM #10
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Most tattoo policies I have seen are basically that if you are already on the job with visible tattoos they have been grandfathered in. However if your applying you cant have any tattoos that would so outside a short sleeve uniform shirt.
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