If I got arrested for check deception and the charges were dropped, can I still be a police officer?

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If I got arrested for check deception and the charges were dropped, can I still be a police officer?
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Mike

I would hope not.

We do not need Police Officers who write "hot" checks.

youthpastor1955

I think so. There is no conviction on record.

silky1

bad checks are sometimes considered theft by deception and if the charges were dropped then you have no criminal record and yes you can still go after your dream of being a police officer.

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