I AM CANADIAN, WENT TO SCHOOL IN USA, GOT SHOPLIFTING CHARGE 4 YEARS AGO FOR AN ITEM WORTH $20, TRYING TO JOIN POLICE IN CANADA, WILL THIS PREVENT ME? IT SAYS NO CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, IS SHOPLIFING A CONVICTION? I PLED NO CONTEST AND PAID A$40 FINE
2007-03-12 12:47:03 · 9 answers · asked by S P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, not if it was a misdemeanor charge. And if your trying to become a police officer, I would say you learned your lesson. Good luck, it's a very noble proffession. I know some very good ones.
2007-03-12 12:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from CA, USA. Most agencies, require no Felony convictions on your record. Misdemeanor's can sometimes be over looked, depending on how long ago they happened. Best person to ask is the recruiting department for whom you are applying with. Other than that, just apply and be up front with all of your past. If you state it and they see it, it is better than if you don't state it and they find it. I know some people who've had DUI's and are still Police Officers. Good luck.
2007-03-12 12:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by David W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure in Canada, but the United States the only thing that will prevent you from being a cop is an actual Felony, because primarily you cant carry a weapon and its not a good thing for Felons to be cops. I don't think it will hold you back in the application process, but maybe during the interview...maybe. But it shouldn't be a problem just as long as your honest. HONESTY is very important and what you described was a misdemeanor
2007-03-12 12:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ezz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you relating the recent information tale a pair of guy who farted next to the police officer who arrested him and then waved the noxious gasoline interior the police officer's face? at the same time as passing gasoline next to somebody and then waving it of their face is very impolite, i think of that's ridiculous that the guy interior the information tale have been given charged with attack for it.
2016-10-18 05:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know the criteria for Canada. But it all depends on the department you want to work for, shoplifting is not a felony unless it is over $400. It really depends on the department.
2007-03-12 12:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by LINDA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four years ago is pretty recent. I think it would depend on how badly they need officers in the area you're applying for. If there is a lot of competition for the job, forget it. Apply in a small town to get your start.
2007-03-12 12:51:36 · answer #6 · answered by itry007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were under 18 when you got caught it will not follow you after you turn 21
2007-03-12 12:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by railway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether shoplifting is considered a misdemeanor or a felony.
Felonies usually ruin your chance of being human ever again.
2007-03-12 12:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pled no contest, that is the same as pleading guilty.
2007-03-12 13:22:00 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋