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Mr Grabill,
The last 5 years Ive been driving OTR as a truck driver and picked up a few traffic citations for speeding. Ive recently applied for a local law enforcement position and seem to have a fairly good chance of acceptance. Im currently awaiting a response back to take the MMPI and Assessment. As far as my history goes I have a Disorderly Conduct charge that was dismissed and other than that I got into some trouble when I was 15. So that brings you up to speed as to where I am, Ive been hearing from some of my friends at the PD that during the BI they do an extensive medical history on you and some conditions (medical) may prevent you from being eligible for employment. I have A.D.D. and had A.D.H.D. when I was younger. Im 30 now, is this going to be a problem? I currently have a concealed carry permit and based on the BI I had to go through to get that I dont think there will be anything to keep me from law enforcement on that end. My main concern now is to how extensive an "extensive BI" will actually be. If Im pursuing a dream with no chance for reality Id rather find out now rather than get shot down at an interview. I appreciate your time.
Sincerely,
Mark
Mark:
The ADD *might* be an issue but as long as you are not on meds it shouldn't be.
It's an extensive BI which will investigate all aspects of your life to this point. The best advice I can give is to be totally honest and go from there. Go through the process and see what happens, you won't know until you TRY. That's the best advice I can give. I don't see anything jumping out at me that would be an automatic 'no go'.
Jason
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Answers by Expert:
Jason Grabill
Expertise
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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