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Hello, My Husband wants to be a police officer in maryland and he is concerned that he will not be hired because of his past.He turn himself in for a felony when he was in his teens and the guy didnt take him to court over the issue,he didnt press charges,luckly.He has tried extacy,cocain,and mushrooms all no more than three times.But he used marijuana for years,and quit at the age Of 19.He had a misdemenor for theft less than $500 and recieved a probation before judgement.He is now 24 years old and has expunged his misdemeanor and has be clean from all drugs since 19 or 20.If he is honest with the police dept.can he be a police officer or should he move on with another career move?
KD:
He can try, but I'd think because of the drug use, he's going to be disqualified. The extensive marijuana use alone is a DQ in this state, and the cocaine and ex as well pretty much eliminate him under the 'moral turpitude..drug use' clause.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions
Experience
18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Organizations
Police Marksman Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified.
CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.
Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).
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