Question

Do any law enforcement agencies place restrictions on candidates if prior drug use or criminal record is known?

Answer 1

Answer:

As you can see, the areas covered by the police background investigation deal with all spheres of your life. There are many things that are considered a serious disqualifier and will prevent you from taking the job of a law enforcement officer. Here is a list of the most common disqualifiers included in the police background check:

Felony convictions

Serious misdemeanors

Current drug use or past drug abuse

Dishonorable discharge from military service

Bad credit history

History of domestic violence

Not clean driving license

Unreported past crimes

Past or current gang affiliations

Poor employment record

Incorrect, false or incomplete information given on the application form

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