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In 2003 I had an incident with my wife and it ended with me leaving and her calling the police and pressing charges on me for throwing her to the floor. I was not convicted, but I received an ACD of on year and the charge was dismissed. I am currently pursuing a career as a Police Officer in New York. I have had other arrests in the past when I was in High School. But I am most concerned with the domestic. My wife and I are still married with two sons and doing great now. What I would like to know is if this will disqualify me from becoming a police officer/deputy sheriff.
Robert,
The sobering truth is that it could certainly disqualify you, will it though? It all really depends on what agency looks at you and what the state requirements are for police officer qualification in New York.
I would check with a local District Attorney or the State Attorney General on what the guidelines are for your state.
Good luck and best wishes!
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William Payne
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South Carolina general law enforcement career information. South Carolina Criminal & Traffic Laws. Field Training Manager, Court Systems, Police Recruiting & Hiring, Personnel/Employee Evaluations, Non-Lethal Weapons & Use of Force.
Experience
Retired after 24-1/2 years experience as a Municipal Police Officer. 19 years as a Sergeant. I guest instructed at the State of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. I am a Community Policing Instructor, Field Training Officer, Instructor-Trainer in the Monadnock Expandable/PR-24 Batons, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Law Enforcement Driving Instructor, O.C. Spray Instructor, Taser Instructor, and liaison for State Accreditation Standards. I also serve as an Adjunct Instructor for Park University, where I teach in the Criminal Justice Administration Degree Program.I am currently Director of Security for a major hospital system in South Carolina.
Organizations
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer's Association.
Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Park University.
Master of Arts Degree in Management, Webster University.
Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources Development, Webster University.
Datamaster Operator, Monadnock PR-24/M.E.B. Instructor-Trainer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Manager, Certified Basic Investigator, Certified in Homicide Investigations.
Awards and Honors
Beaufort County, South Carolina, Police Officer of the Year, 1990.
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