2006-09-22 04:23:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
no . but maybe in small town america you can
2006-09-22 04:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of police officer that you have, you go through a series of tests, so you may be able to pass (the mental ones) If you still have some instability then they probably wont let you through. Here is a website for a college that offers the training for a common Police Officer (like in a city, or county) http://www.vernoncollege.edu/jobtrain.html#lawacad
This next website is for a State Trooper (note that they have a much more rigorous program, and this is for Texas, you can probably Google it for your state.) http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/trainingacademy/Trooper_Trainee/traineelinks.htm you can find the link to the left that shows youthe requirements
2006-09-22 11:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That woul depend on the mental illness... if its something like mild depression, then you could have a chance.
If its something like schizophrenia, then highly unlikely.
The term "mentall illness" is a wide one and many people are ignorant to what it means.
Best option is apply for the police, be totally honest about your past medical issues and see what the police doctor thinks about it. Worse thing to do would be to lie and get caught out.
2006-09-24 10:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by PEP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha what a laugh! NO - my husband wanted to join the police but because he's diabetic - they won't let him!!!!!!!!! He's not even insulin dependent........Thought they were supposed to have changed rules/regulations so they don't discriminate any more? But like someone else said if your a black/Muslim/lesbian or homosexual sure you can.....it shouldn't be judged like that.
It doesn't matter who you are or within reason what your history is and by that I mean things such as mental illness, you should be judged on your merits and constant review over the length of your career and by no other means.
2006-09-22 11:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certainly not, mental instability has a tendency to be a permanent
characteristic even when someone appears to be normal. A police
job could trigger this illness back to it‘s worst when under any
pressure or danger, even if imaginary.
2006-09-22 13:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if the condition was diagnosed as a mental "illness".
2006-09-22 11:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where you live, but Webster County, MO prefers there cops to have metal illness, I was actually seeing one who was on meds for panic attacks....uh, panic attacks and guns don't mix....but it seems webster county is exempt from all the logic in the world.
2006-09-22 14:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by marquita 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the state/county. Most likely no though.
2006-09-23 04:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likley no. Mental health and testing is part of the exam
2006-09-22 21:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends, but not likely!
2006-09-22 11:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋