2007-01-08 01:30:25 · 22 answers · asked by leinad_montana 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, you can, but you will have to disclose this on your application form. I know people in my own Force who have criminal relatives - it's a fact of life and you can't be blamed for the actions of someone else.
If you are accepted then there will be procedures put in place to try to 'protect' you from contact with your brother 'professionally', but this isn't the place to go into all that now.
So good luck and I hope you get in.
2007-01-11 12:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Hilary Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brother's crimes and criminal record have nothing to do with you.
There's an old English saying, "I am not my brother's keeper." You are not responsible for his behaviour, past, present or future.
If you decide to join the police, they will run a thorough check on you and your family anyway, regardless of whether anyone in your immediate family has a criminal record.
2007-01-08 04:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be alright, although when you apply to the police during the paper shift part of the application process they will do enhanced checks on you and your family so your brothers record will show but as its on your brothers record you should be fine
2007-01-08 03:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by loknights 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Any members of your family who have criminal records does not affect your record. It used to be the case, but not for many years now.
2007-01-08 01:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by JillPinky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can. The department will do a thorough background . Most likely you will not want to work in the same city or town where your brother was /is living or incarcerated as it makes things rougher for you. I know if you work inside a jail and you have a relative in that jail you will most likely not be hired to work the same facility.
2007-01-08 03:37:01 · answer #5 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh... everyones saying yes.my sister went to work at a police station and they had to check if me and my mum had criminal records else she wouldnt get the job.I think if you live with someone with a criminal record you wont get the job,i heard that someone left their bf because of that reason.Id ring the police station and ask them,least then you'l be sure.Also,might differ within UK and US,im from UK.
2007-01-08 01:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by emnie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You are not your brother. A son is not held responsible for the sins of his father, etc. They will probably ask you some tough questions about it though. Hope this helps.
2007-01-08 01:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by theearlybirdy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband has some minor criminal records and when I applied for a postion with the police I mentioned it to the personell guy doing my background check and he said "I'm looking to hire you, not your husband, it won't matter."
You'll be fine.
2007-01-08 01:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by tabithap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe one has to pay for the sins of their brother. No, your brother's record should not keep YOU from becoming a peace officer.
Good luck!
2007-01-08 01:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. it is your brother with the criminal record, not you
2007-01-08 01:37:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋