drug testing notification - NYPD

[racerx85]

Before I go on: I would just like to note: I am *NOT* a habitual drug user, or even a drug user to be honest. So here's my story... as cliche as it gets, and as stupid as well.

I had gotten an honorary discharge from the military recently after 4 years in the service, and well... I smoked MJ for the one and only time in my life. It was quite possibly the stupidest thing I have ever done. I'm hoping I won't regret this, but I was interviewed for the NYPD 2 months later, and during the medical screening(naturally), a hair test was taken. Since then, I haven't done any drugs. I freaked out and didn't follow through with the rest of the process(coincidentally, I landed another job... but I still daydream of being in the NYPD). I was called for at least 2 months after, though. I closed my case though - I didn't want to get in trouble or ruin my record after everything I worked for in the military.

Well, along with the negative comments and telling me I don't deserve to be in the force, I'm wondering if anyone could give me some information. Do the signs say I somehow passed? I have no criminal record, no debt, and am in good shape.

I know that the one time I smoked, it wasnt much in a relative way of speaking at least. And in the event that I fail, should I just kiss my opportunity goodbye and try to move on? :/

Despite having a pretty decent career right now, I would more than anything love to join the NYPD and serve my city. If I can't, it would be pretty devastating but hey sometimes you learn the hard way in life.

Well, I know I'm going to seem like a really low person asking this question here... I just want to say first off, that I respect the opinions of those who would be offended by my post. Also, if I do fail and they say no... well I'm an adult. I understand that it was my fault, although it was also out of my character. I'm just wondering, if by some grace of god I could still become an officer.


In any case, kudos to all the officers for what they do out there.

[Roger Dat]

If it was only one time and you have been clean for a decent amount of time give it a shot. Yes it was stupid to have tried it but its not a deal breaker.