Wouldn't a completely reformed convict make a good police officer? Would not they be able to see situations

Vera C

It would depend on the crime, but I think that the person should be given the chance to prove his/her self. They would definitely have some good insight that should be able to help them on the job.

Just because someone was a criminal, doesn't mean that they will always be a criminal.

Gaspode

There is little difference between criminal mind-set and law enforcement mind-set. So yes. In fact many reformed crooks have gone into law enforcement. Just as many in politics, law and the justice system drift over the line the other way. To avoid adverse publicity, many reformed criminals act as consultants rather than direct hires,

I know a dear friend and relative went into law enforcement and told me at the time it was to keep himself straight as much as to support the law. He knew from local experience that the majority if his peers had had juvenile offenses, or had committed crimes and not been caught.

kurt.biewald

sometimes

the one who would grab the $100,000 and run would not be

irene187901

I think that a reformed convict would make a good councellor rather than police officer. Unfortunately when a person has been convicted there's always a sense of mistrust, which in some cases is totally wrong, but that's human nature.A councellor with experience can help prevent or help reform people in the same situation as they have been in - so becomes a good example in society. I don't think I'd want to be a police officer in any case - they can have a lot more hassle than any convict!!! They often put their own lives at risk for total strangers & sometimes get beaten up just because of their uniform!

Adonai

No they would not make a good police officer.

Often enough officers credibiity is in question absent a criminal record.

As a retired police officer and background investigator my primary issue with police candidtates where If they had sufficient credibility within thier character to testify in a court of law without being subject to credibility issues of past events in thier lives.

A convicted criminal would have a heck of a time withstanding cross-examination in court if the defense brought up issues of past crimes questioning credibility.

I hope this answers your question.

caldude1010101

No.

How do you determine whether a former convict is completely reformed? How do you determine whether they are being truthful?

lpdhcdh

No.

Just how would a convict (someone who made their life's work, preying on others-stealing, robbing, assaulting and raping etc) be able to make a "more just call" than someone who has sworn to uphold the constitution and protect theuir community?

I don't need to see the the situation from "both paths". I frankly don't give a flying f.u.c.k. about the offender's point of view. Criminals get to choose to be a criminal, the victim usually doesn't get that choice...

I have rarely meet a "reformed" criminal, many claim to be though...until you catch them red-handed doing the same crap again and again.

jestersand

That bounty hunter seems to be a good example of an ex-con turned good samaritan..in a good way i guess.

yeyita3000

You being an ex-con would always have an impact in your job. You would always be scrutinized. But it doesn't mean it can be done. Look at that guy that works for the president that use to be in gangs.

cpttango30

Not no but HELL NO. Lets put it this way would you want a child molester to be teaching you child at school? I know I would not want that. So why are we going to put criminals out of the street with guns to kill people?

I personally think that there is no such thing as a completely reformed convict. Just me how many people in the prison system are repeat offenders?

We know so little about the human brain and as we learn more and maybe someday unravel the mysteries if the human brain we will be able to help them and permanently cure them of criminal behavior.

~Snizz~

That's a good question. One on hand I'm for reform and I believe in people's ability to change. But on the other hand I'm not about to give a kid the keys to the candystore!

radar_lover_2007

seems like some of them are already there. they just haven't been reformed yet

lady luck

Depends on why they are considered a convict. On the most part no because being corrupted has a better chance of being corrupted again. I think the temptation would be to high.

Brooke

I completely agree. I think they would be able to handle certain situations better, as well. They probably would not let the authority go to their head either. They would show mercy, which I believe is very important.

Without going into the hundreds of reason why it wouldn't be a good idea, this question should answer yours as to why it's not a good idea.

Would you want that type of person protecting you and your family?

deedee

they are convicts because they dont make good judgement calls, why would this change in prison? prison makes people harder if anything.

Life after 45

Some might, but damn few. It's also a privilege to be able to serve the public, and keeping quality Officers is paramount.

star

it depends on the severity of their conviction....some convicts are addicted to their crime and could easily decieve another cop just so they could do it again. If their conviction wasnt so bad then maybe they can just help out with cases because you would never know if their truly completely reformed.

hip lady wants YA fixed

yes they would be better but they can back slide and go back to crime because of the badge and the gun they use. i have seen it before.

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