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Im already a police officer in the state of maryland. My question is this, my wife is trying to become a poice officer also, she experimented with cocaine one time back in 2000 before I met her, is that going to DQ her from any police department??
Chris,
The main thing is that she is honest about it. That's the main thing they are looking for in entrance level polygraphs. It's not a good thing however, they do realize that people make mistakes and especially in their younger years. I would say alot would depend on her age at the time and the circumstances. But no it would not automatically DQ her chances.
Good Luck
Jim
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Careers: Police
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Jim Pastore
Expertise
I am a 23 yr veteran Police Officer in Ohio. I also am a past FOP Lodge President. I am well versed in Ohio laws both crminal and labor related, as well as Police contract neogations.
Experience
I have been assigned to the vice unit, the tactical response team and am currently a certified crime scene investigator and a certified Police Instructor. I am curently retired on disability after being injured in the line of duty. I retired on August 23, 2000 after 23 years as a Police Officer. I am now living in the Ft Myers Florida area..
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