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Hi my name is Anthony, I am currently 18 years of age. When i was 15 i was arrested for Domestic Violence. The scenario was i cut my hair mom did not approved of it she got the clippers and attempted to reshave my hair so i push her arm cus she had the clippers on ,Then i was arressted.The outcome of it is funny i never step foot in court on my way to court this lady approached us and said u can take this to court or do this the easy way i did a pretrail diversion i did anger management class for 9 weeks and was done i never set foot in court when i turn 21 and apply for a job as a Police Officer would that deny me.?

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Anthony,


Thanks for the question.


If your arrest record is not sealed, it is possible that the arrest information could be found out by any agency you apply with for a job.

However, as a juvenile you went through the pre-trial diversion program, which probably cleared your record. You may want to check with the arresting agency and see if they have any record of you or if they have kept the arrest information on you, and if you have not had any other legal issues, see if the record can get expunged.

Since there was no court conviction, I see no reason why you would be disqualified other than if there are any other disqualifying events.


Good luck and best wishes!

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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.

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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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