My concern comes in with prior drug usage. I was a minor when I experimented with several different types of drugs. Mainly it was pot, but some cocaine, speed, and lsd. I have called many of the local departments and asked if that was a problem and all have stated that my usage of cocaine, and speed was not a problem but the lsd is an immediate disqualifier. I live in Texas and was wondering if that is a state law or just a department decision. I currently have 60+ college hours and just started working on my criminal justice degree, but if I cant be a police officer I would rather change majors to better suit a different career.
I am 23 yrs old, I have not touched a drug in over 5 years and have no plans on going back. Another thing I have noticed is that each department is different so I looked into the Chapter 5 Minimum standard of T.E.C.L.O.S.E. but was unavailable to find anything.
Strangely enough it has been suggested by several law enforcement officers I have explained the situation to that I should just lie about the LSD due to the disqualification part, I would rather do whats right but I would also like to be a Police Officer.
Any comments suggestions anything welcome.
I am 23 yrs old, I have not touched a drug in over 5 years and have no plans on going back. Another thing I have noticed is that each department is different so I looked into the Chapter 5 Minimum standard of T.E.C.L.O.S.E. but was unavailable to find anything.
Strangely enough it has been suggested by several law enforcement officers I have explained the situation to that I should just lie about the LSD due to the disqualification part, I would rather do whats right but I would also like to be a Police Officer.
Any comments suggestions anything welcome.
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