I am applying to be a Police Recruit at a local Law Enforcement Agency.
This past weekend I filled out my Personal Information Questionnaire. The Officer said that they will draw information from that questionnaire to be verified during the Polygraph exam. So he strongly advised us to be honest, truthful because we can't beat the box.
So I was. Now I'm kinda scared they won't hire me for what I have done. I actually never did anything too bad, but I did write down something I'm doing right now which I'm affraid will disqualify me.
One of the questions was: "What's the worst undetected crime you have ever commited? How old were you when you last did it and when?"
So I answered: "Ripping free music off the internet and burning DVD copies of DVD rentals for personal use. Last time I did it was last night. I'm willing and ready to stop doing that tonight."
If you have experience with this, could you help me out? Will they turn me down because of this? Thank You!
2006-09-25 03:17:09 · 6 answers · asked by Allinone 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My husband used to be a police officer & during his younger years, was arrested several times from minor drug possession as well as went to drug treatment. He took the polugraph when being hired and they asked him if he had recently done any illegal drugs and he had, of course he answered "yes", they hired him anyway. So in my opinion and his (I just asked him) you have nothing to worry about :)
2006-09-25 06:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by babybooboo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the Police and Fire Commission that is going to hire you and how they view that issue. I know police officers that have done acid and other drugs. As long as you are honest you should not have an issue.
2006-09-25 05:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get grilled about this at the hiring board - so just be completely honest.
If you don't get the job, it's not the end of the world - apply again somewhere else...
And stop stealing!
2006-09-25 04:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by Glockmeister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, these kind of tests measure your thrutfulness and mental health. If you write that you have always wanted to become a police and never committed any crimes, that might be suspect. Not minor infractions like that.
2006-09-25 03:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by dane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't sweat it you will be OK just answer honestly if asked police officer integrity is one of the most important prerequisites ps its backround
2006-09-25 03:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be worried about the $ 250,000 fine for stealing .
2006-09-25 03:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by Geronimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋