I have been arrested but never convicted of domestic violence three times can i become a cops still?

laughter_every_day

It will not automatically disqualify you. However, every department does their own hiring and most can choose between many well-qualified people. If it came to a choice between you and someone who had never been arrested, most agencies would go with the one that didn't have a potential anger problem that required extensive investigation. On the other hand, if you were applying to some small agency that was desperate for people, you might have a shot.

been there done that

I hope not. Anyone prone to violence of any kind should not be in a position of corporal authority.

Joshua H

I hope not. If you're prone to violence in a domestic situation, you're going to be prone to violence in police work, which is by its nature far more violent.

fleur de lis mock ILF TTC #0

Oh sure cops are famous for being wife beaters, look at that guy from the midwest who is suspected for killing 2 or 3 wives. If not for being a cop he probably would have been caught long ago.

CAR

Not in Arizona... this is an automatic disqualifier. Most dept will not even consider you if the police were called related to domestic violence regardless of arrest or conviction.

All aspects of your background will be looked at. Multiple arrests will tell the investigator that something is not right in your background and temperament.

I hope not. I have some experience with violent officers. They can make a person's life hell. There are mental problems that defiantly show through the violence and aggression.
Maybe the military would take you. I believe some officers come out the service when applying. If they don't let you apply now, maybe that's the way to go for you.

bartletagency

There would be no way. It simply will never happen, they legally can only look at convictions but trust me they will see your arrest record and pass you by. You would be a walking liability for any department.

Wanderer

Try it - they will tell you

GrimJack

Sure, as long as you don't have any competition from applicants who haven't beaten their girlfriends or their wives. Good luck with that.

5150

I think it depends where you live. Here in L.A. they have hired people with D.U.I. and worse offenses, as long as you don't omit to anything you have done and have a good explanation some departments will hire you.

Lov4nzyx2

Typically, they look at convictions, so if you have none, then you may be able to still be a police officer. HOWEVER, many depts see that many arrests for the same crime, I'm betting that they will turn you down (mine would). Call the dept you want to work for and ask.

Charlie D

Actually, your history of violence would be considered a plus.

Me ILF, Eh

I believe domestic violence is a requirement?! I bet you get a pat on the back and moved right up to the new cruiser for that!

I'm glad you got her to marry you, you stud you!

cluelessblue

I don't see why not. Where I live, I think participating in beating on the wife is a pre requisite for being a police officer. I think you will fit in just fine.

Slick

Sure. Sounds like you fit the profile perfectly.

douche

innocent untill proven guilty. If you werent proven guilty i would make sure that was off my record. may have to annoy some people at the courthouse, but the place is overrun with parasites anyway. they take our money in order to enslave us with their lawyer lingo. OH wait. i just realized this page is full of cop wannabes. This must be where you go to get you background stories right. hey original poster. dont listen to anything you hear here... place is full of guys who never grew up.

jame1985

I been arrested 3 times but never convicted, one for cussing, one for statutory rape, one for fb can I still be a cop

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