I have been trying to get hired onto a department for the past 18 months myself. I have been DQ'ed from 2 departments. I am 44 now, but I got into some trouble when I was 19. I had 2 cases that were charged as felonies, but were plead down to misdemeanors. I came from a broken family. My Father was an Officers for many years. I had not seen him for many years after they divorced. My Mother rebelled against any authority what so ever. She raised us telling us Police were all bad. When I got into trouble, I was able to see the good things about Law Enforcement and the justice system. I gained very much respect for Law Enforcement and always dreamed of being an Officer, but thought I would never be accepted. About 19 months ago I was talking to some Officers I know and for the first time I mentioned this to them. They told me to look into it. I have been working at it since. I live in Tx. now, but want to relocate to Nm, Az., Nv., or back to Ca.. After applying I found through back ground that my rap sheet shows felony convictions, then it show them reduced per 17pc and expunged per 1203.4pc. These cases were in Ca.. It has been almost 25 years and I have had no further trouble. I am on ride alongs with the local PD or SO most week ends. I love it! If anyone has any advice please let me know.
Thank You!
Mark James Meyer
Thank You!
Mark James Meyer
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