Yes, it will keep you from being hired by most if not all police departments.
2007-08-19 22:54:16
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answered by CGIV76 7
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It sounds like these crimes might be wiped from your record once all your time is up. That is very common with juvenile small crimes. However, nothing is ever truly wiped. The dept you are applying for can probably find out about it. Whether or not they care depends entirely on the dept. Every police dept has its own rules and guidelines for hiring. Where I live applicants go thru an extremely thorough investigation and background check. They even talk to family and friends. I think there is a good chance that you will still be able to become a police officer. Juvenile records dont tend to hold a lot of weight if they are fairly minor and the person leads an exceptional life after the fact then that matters too. You might want to look into the police depts junior volunteer and or community volunteer programs. That might also give you an edge farther down the road.
2007-08-19 21:04:30
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answered by cadisneygirl 7
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Not only is CGVI76 correct but kind enough to omit one other fact....juvenile records are NOT destroyed.
Juveniles records are "sealed" which means that "regular" access is denied. However, a court may reopen those records at any given time should you ever get in trouble as an adult to determine if the past and present indicate a problem.
One thing for sure, an ommission of your juvenile record on a police application....they find out....you won't get hired for deception!
2007-08-20 10:02:58
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answered by KC V ™ 7
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The first two answers are more close to being correct. The "retired police officer" must be very old and confused. Just be sure to be honest on your application ... lying would be more serious, and a bigger reason to not hire you, than some misdemeanor that happened when you were under 18. In Minnesota, one conviction of a 5th degree assault isn't too bad, but if you get a second, or a felony conviction , you're screwed.
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2007-08-20 02:54:22
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answered by J T 6
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CGIV76 is correct. Even if your juvenile record is sealed, most police departments are going to ask you about the sealed record, and polygraph you.
If you have an assault conviction, even as a juvenile, most police departments will consider you a liability, and you will be disqualified.
2007-08-20 06:03:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Because you were a minor at the time of the incident, they are not able to use your record against you. Actually at the time you turn 18 those records are to be destroyed (from what I understand). I have a friend in law enforcement that, at 17 was convicted of misdemeanour drug charges. He served his time and after ward, he was able to join our PD after he turned 18 and completed POST training. I think that you should be fine, but be sure to check with your local PD. Every office is different and some have more stringent qualifications. If they will not take you, see what you can do about having the charges ex-sponged.
2007-08-19 21:06:30
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answered by coronerivie 1
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It might not just go to school an keep your young *** clean an work hard at your grades get a bs in the field of law enforcment
2007-08-19 21:28:27
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answered by bigdogrex 4
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