Wanna be a Cop? Drug Testing and Disqualifiers
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So basically being honest will get you disqualified. Sounds about right .
lol but you can be a raging alcoholic and everything is just peachy
+eklypse13 nope. Friend of mine was fired for being a raging alcoholic. We just don't advertise it.
So the county isn't releasing that an officer was fired over alcohol? Seems very odd. Regardless, alcohol needs to be more strictly monitored. People are dying constantly over something in a can, it's fucking ridiculous. Enjoy your authority that was given to ya bud Lol, cops are only getting worse at the moment. Unfortunately 1 good cop can't fix them all. P.s. I have officers, ems, and fire in my family buy my entire family agrees our officers are a joke. There's no way to keep the power out of their head.
eklypse13 right? I know of many towns near me where off duty police officers, even a cheif, were caught smashing into things driving drunk etc. You can use these drugs because the government makes money off of them, but weed, nah, it's legal in your state? Lmfao! Good luck if you've ever even seen it before. It's so hypocritical and ridiculous
eklypse13 no u can’t even go out drinking without permission like that
eklypse13 most departments do not even allow their officers to drink publicly, or during the work week. Whether hose rules are enforced may vary, but in my experience they are enforced firmly.
Wow, it seems like some depts want sheltered people who have no real life experience or street smarts.
I am hoping that because they are run by cops they realize that.
Which is why cops are always fucking stale and don’t relate to the people at all
@Moosers so how is someone who smokes weed any different than drinking alcohol? How many cops go home and drink a beer? Oh but if they go home and smoke a blunt they’re a “irresponsible drug user”😂
@Moosers unless that drug is alcohol or nicotine, naturally.
No they want you to be honest and have a sense of morality. Which, you should also want a cop to have if they’re going to enforce the law to civilians such as yourself.
This is gold! I really wanna thank you for taking the time and making these great videos. I have no one I can reach out to for any support or info - unfortunately. However, I feel much stronger and have a bigger drive because of it! These videos means the world. Thank you so much! From your fellow Chicagoan!
I like the LE hiring process education videos! The whole hiring process sounds incredibly daunting to a young outsider to the profession and having the inside knowledge on what is actually going to take place is helping out a lot! Keep it up and keep em coming PLEASE!
+L z I'm working on it.
I am going interested in positions with law enforcement and appreciate your willingness to handle these conversations on video. Thank you for your effort!
A polygraph test is not admissable in court, yet police agencies use to it determine what officers they hire.
I agree they arent the most accurate....but the departments know this and that is why polygraph tests are not the sole determining factor of employment and I would think are taken as just an extra layer of precaution.
It is admissible in court. I was molested by a husband and wife. Long story short, they both took polygraphs, both lied, and on top of all the other evidence it convicted them...in criminal cases, the psychologist and polygrapher even "rig" the test to make easier for the person testing to pass, and yet they both STILL failed. It would be hard to believe from the outside, but believe me, I know 100% they fucking lied
Also, I'm not some crazy feminist bitch who thinks touching my hair is rape and that we live in "rape culture." Whatever the fuck that means...i was a boy who is now a man
@@gratefram8130 that is a 100% false statement, in the US you can not use one as evidence unless the accused party agrees to it AFTER the results are found, that is the readily available information on the internet that anyone can look up.
@@jhondoe1483 They are admissable. You just said they are. Yes they need to have permission from the person taking the test. I never said they didn't. They are used often. Like in my case. I know, because I was there. It is never "hard" evidence, but it is cooperating evidence. If you have a pedophile who's story keeps changing, while the victims story never does and then the pedophile doesn't let the permit the polygraph to be used, that cooberates that he/she is a liar. There is also a large number of other ways it can be used in court. So unless the state of oregon is completely breaking all the polygraph laws, then they can be used. If you don't believe me, oh well
@@jhondoe1483 I would also urge to not make statements like "That's 100% false" unless you know it's 100% false. It makes you sound foolish. Just a word of advice.
Great stuff! Very informative! Please keep the videos coming.
can i still be a cop if i have 4 felonies and recently escaped from prison?
+miketh33 Yeah bro, stop on by. We'll get ya an employment packet.
miketh33 lmao
welcome to the force
You’ll fit right in.
miketh33 we need more police officers like u what a great man
You and your channel are amazing! The information you provide and the commentary you provide is some grade A material. Since you have covered education, drug testing, background checks, and disqualifiers, do you think it would be possible to make a video about the physical requirements? A lot of those videos out there (at least the ones I found) that cover the topic, are some ploy to buy a workout program of some sort. I understand that not all departments are the same, but I feel as if even a general explanation of what to expect and how to be prepared for it. Thank you for what you do, both on the streets and on the internet!
+Jordyn Stanley There is so much variation it is a tough topic, but I'll see what I can do
Thank you! I would appreciate anything you could provide and so would those who in this community!
Hey brother I m looking forward to be in the force where I live and your videos are very helpful👍thanks man
I was more shocked with the fact that a fight disqualified you.
Yeah i know right, especially as a security gaurd
Explains a lot of those videos out there where cops clearly dont know how to fight, and turn to their weapons prematurely.
The people who make these rules generally don't have any experience with what it means to be a cop.
@@freefieldtraining thank you for responding, i agree with what you say. As an amateur mma fighter, i think only trained fighters/grapplers should be considered for peace officer employment. If you cant restrain and cuff an untrained but resisting suspect without backup, tasers, batons, mace, etc.... you have no business being a cop or carrying a lethal weapon. I think in the police violence debate happening in our country, a perspective that is rarely expressed is the lack of self-defense training afforded to officers.
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We have to be realistic though. The same argument could be made that to be a peace officer you should be a lawyer, paramedic, race car driver, truck driver, and competitive shooting champion. I think it is just as stupid to exclude someone because they have been in a fight as it is to exclude them because they have raced cars or are a competitive shooter. But it is equally stupid to think people can be all those things that our jobs are equal part of.
Great video!
I have a very clean background, but I've been DQ'd at 3 different departments for various reasons. One department had a scenario based questions in the oral board, and they didn't like that I tried negotiating with a knife-wielding suspect before killing him. But like you said, each department has their own idea of who they want.
The process is so long it starts to get disheartening and feels like you're wasting time. However, after watching this video, I feel inspired to try again in the future. I had to move on to something else to pay the bills, but later down the road we will see what happens!
+Chris Smith Stay at it. It often takes years to get an LE job. Many places will find a reason to DQ anyone under 23 as well.
Just got out of the Marines and looking into joining the force. Your advice is very helpful. All the DQs seem like a broad range but moral of the story just be honest, integrity is key
No. I know people that were honest that got DQed for life while absolute scum who basically did just about everything you could imagine were hired and become decorated cops. Very dirty world.
Find a different line of work. The police force is already so militant that they think it's their duty to dominate the public . Nope we don't need no more of what you have to offer.
@@Green-bs4ex not what I was going for but okay bud. Was just stating im a Marine and know it helps get a leg up into LE. I don’t want the police force to be militant I’m a libertarian so no militarizing the police force is the complete opposite direction I was intending
@@Vikingrwilly56 You're not acknowledging that they already are militant and need to be stopped. They are already a danger to the public because they are mentally unstable walking around paranoid and starting confrontations with people for unjustified reasons. Why do think it gives you a leg up as you say? Because they like being militant and they want more militants like you. A person coming from a military background more than likely still has a military mentality and that alone should be a disqualifier.
@@Green-bs4ex they are very militant and I don’t want them to be. Not the military mentality I’m strictly connecting the two only as the soul factor that I joined the military to serve my country and want to do the same as a Leo. Not to militarize them. People join both for wrong and right reasons. People who come from military backgrounds tend to work hard and have good ethics that’s why a LOT of employers not just law enforcement hire them. Edited also having a combat skill set is also helpful to have already and have a foundation in that area also helps incase shit actually goes down. Most swat members have military backgrounds because they already have experience going into it. Being in the military shouldn’t be a disqualifier because that’s discrimination sir
Thanks for the video’s very helpful. I’m in my background process. I’m a little older in my 30’s and I have NEVER HAD ANY SOCIAL MEDIA. I have never opened or specifically opened a Facebook, MySpace, or any other type. of account. I guess there is always a first for everything. But seriously thank again hope I can come back and tell you some good news.
Great video! Very useful and informative for prospective LEOs. If I were looking for a career in LE, I would be better off after watching this.
I'm thinking about becoming a officer after getting out of the army, I just fear failing the lie detector test. The test are BS based off heart rate spikes/dips to certain questions. I just have a feeling being nervous to test will make it seem as though I'm lying.
+FullBattleRattle 249 they don't work, once you know they don't work then they stop working on you.
If everything you claim can be verified or at least not proven false you’ll be fine
Get a bottle of propranolol from your doc and pop that shit like candy before hand. Olympic shooters used it before it was banned to help regulate the shakes and other effects you have with a racing heart. I take it before I speak in public and my voice doesn't quiver and my hands don't shake. It's really nice I would image it would help you manipulate the test
FullBattleRattle 249 keep your chin up young buck,I just retired from Camden in 05,good luck to you
This is why they ask you a few very basic questions prior to asking their actual questions such as what your name is as it establishes a baseline. Additionally, polygraphs are inadmissible in court as they are known to show false positives and negatives as well as being notoriously easy to beat.
lmao..They care so much about Police officers smoking a plant on the weekend..but everyone seems to forget the damage alcohol does.
So should we legalize pot federally? I mean they both impair the user if done to a substantial amount.
oltiousgoinham because drug tests tests for drugs not alcohol. Alcohol isn’t a drug.
@@ashc4167 Yes it is. A drug is considered anything that alters your state of mind
In this context I think it is fair to say that we are talking about illicit drugs. Under that definition you are suggesting that drug tests would ir should test for Tylenol.
NickIsGroovy not ALL places have seen a significant increase in MVC's. That is to say for those places which have, it cannot be directly determined that those collisions have been a direct result of an operator being under the influence of marijuana. A recent study showed that, an increase in motor vehicle collisions, most have been a result of the use of cellular devices or other distractive tool, or impaired driving due to narcotics or alcoholic substances. That is not to say that said increase was a result of ALL collisions being connected to the causes listed above. Meaning that there is a slight possibility that a few minor collisions may or may not have been a result of marijuana use.
Dude is Awesome!! Very helpful in cutting through the BS. Quick Fast and to the point!!
top notch info. thanks man. perfect info for someone that is serious about law enforcement. thanks
Very informative video. I had to go back and watch it a second time. I was distracted the first time by your majestic mustache.
Yeah, I made the mistake of working on the private side of the military and law enforcement industry after the army before applying to be a cop a few years ago. When I applied to the department in question I had literally just finished working a case with several of THEIR people who were the ones who wanted me to apply. I was sheepishly called back by the background investigator who I knew personally and had encouraged me to do this. He told me that since I had worked as a for-profit soldier and for-profit investigator they couldn't hire me. I came to find out after asking around to other cops in other departments I knew, there was no official policy on it in any department but the answer was the same. Because of my work in private military and for-profit criminal investigations, they couldn't hire me. I have actually partnered with that department several times since then as a consultant. They may not want me to take a pay cut and work there but they sure do love borrowing all of my cool resources and decade+ of experience investigating complex criminal activity. My billable hourly rate went way up for them after that. It really sucked though, they had some great detectives who made me want to be a part of their agency. I still take a substantial amount of their money though, so I guess that's the next best thing. Wow, I'm not gonna lie, as I write this I realize how bitter I still am about that entire situation.
Dude, you got fucked. That sounds like some political bullshit. I'd try a different pd and out of that state for sure.
Thanks for the advice man. It’s been super incitefull
I would work on spelling my friend
Great video, very informative! Good work!
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Thanks to your channel I gained the courage to follow my dream and so far I am currently a Police Explorer. I intend to continue down the path towards Law Enforcement to eventually become a Police Officer and ensure the safety of others thank you! Love yoir videos they really help :)
My son started on the bike as a public service officer when he was 19 and then got hired as a dispatcher with the same agency.....as soon as he turned 21 he was sponsored by that agency and is currently in the academy.....it takes a fair amount of effort and commitment but if you get in decent shape the PT won't be a huge issue....best of luck 👍🇺🇲
This was awesome thank you so much!
Do you smoke any weed, son? No sir, just drink like a fish and take these prescription narcotics. Welcome aboard!
The medical pharmaceutical sell more drugs than anybody heroin you can buy it on the street or prescribe by a doctor is the same s$$$$
So true.
don't forget steroids. I think that's a job requirement
@@mattkittredge hahah yea but to be fair i see its purpose for a job like that
@@mattball7074 never said I was against 'em 😂😂😂. Funny how nobody ever seems to get charged with that...ever... 🕵️♂️🕵️♂️️🕵️♂
I am a recovered addict and is absolutely one if the best things That's ever happened in regards to my character and I assumed would be a great strength when going through law enforcment recruitment
And you’ll be absolutely cooked if it was a narcotic issue
Crazy how getting in the military and learning real tactics is easier seriously
Yup. I basically had to sign a peace of paper and pee in a cup then off to boot camp I went
@@youtuber55629 being a police officer isn’t even worth it it’s a fucking joke I ended up getting my cdl I make more than the police chief 😂😂😂
Sad that police are so against pot yet most officers will use their "discretion" when they catch another in a DWI.
Technically DWI is for alcohol and DUI would be for weed as its driving under the influence of a substance.
I just got charged with a misdemeanor and I’ve always wanted to be a cop so thank you for giving me some info
Give it some time, like 3 years or something. Also, do something that would show that you are a changed person: volunteer one day a week somewhere or improve your education.
I’m a former correctional Officer.. I’m also considering Phoenix Pd.. so.. thanks for some inspiration lol.. my teenage years were the knucklehead years lol
Same exact drug use rules as being a merchant mariner. The company you work for can random test you, the coastguard can order the whole crew to test, and the client company that hired your company can random you. Most boat companies even have snitch programs with 4-5 figure "bonuses" to report people drinking on the ship in the gulf of Mexico oil patch.
A good polygraph operator will sit down before the test and go over any questions or concerns you may have before the test ever starts. Just be HONEST with them from the get go.
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Eye Detect, pupil dilation is also the latest of these scams. There is no Pinocchio 🤥 effect when a person lies. These industries are making huge profits scamming us all. The USA 🇺🇸 Supreme Court, in an 8 to 1 majority opinion, 1998 US vs. Scheffer, ruled after exhaustive study and debate, that the Polygraph is reliable as the “toss of a coin”. The Pentagon also came to the same conclusion with the CVSA.
Hair tests are good for 3 months. They use 1.5 inches of hair from the skalp down, the rest is typically discarded.
Smoked in high school, they were cool with it. Forgetting about motor vehicle stops that involved not getting tckets was my disqualifier.
Micheal tell me about how they found out about the motor vehicle stops that got you disqualified thsnkd
@@stevenbrennon9284 any time your license is run its in the system whether or not you get a summons. How its disqualifying, I live in a town that is full of nepotism. When a son, daughter, nephew, niece, friend etc is lower on the list than you they will find and use anything against you in order to get to the lower certified person.
Thanks for the advice!
Everything mentioned is well said and clear.
I truly truly feel like this is one of the really good ones
This is why a lot of cops ages 21-28 I meet are grown up versions of the goodie ROTC kids they were in the 10th grade. They might have seen some stuff on the job and wear a little hard face but people who have had a real taste of the criminal element cops deal with can see right into their heart of hearts. It might do some good to loosen the regs up some, the burned hand teaches best.
Yeah FR! Training does not equal experience.
Experience and familiarity are what you need in people dealing with criminals. Boyscouts simply have not been tested or taught like people who were "bad kids". If you don't know how to buy drugs, how to deal drugs, how gang shit works, how effective are you gonna be compared to the guy who does? It's kind of a paradox, to defeat a serious enemy you must know them and to truly know them you must be them.
@@stnicgglemploy2794 War on Drugs is partly a failure for that reason. 100,000+ ppl dead from fentanyl overdose in 2021, large proportion were DARE graduates. I
I might consider Boise here in a couple of years. Nice video! Fargo PD take note.
Thank you for this!
Well i am glad i am 12 so i have some years to think about it
Another big factor now is your social media! Keep it clean and proper.
Exactly I was watching some videos about that in the background check so just basically clean it up, go threw it delete things that will make you look bad, get rid of videos of you drinking or doing something dumb, just basically keep it clean get rid of negative stuff and like he said stop doing drugs, show them that your changing your life around
I got my first two speeding tickets this year after never having one for years. Catching me downhill and speed limit changes.
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Awesome vid brother :-) 2 thumbs up!
+J 2 The R thanks!
I just wanna do something good with my life.
Same here brother
This video goes for fire department disqualifiers, although there’s some places that are less strict, they still have a high amount of “ disqualifiers” ( even though I’ve heard of firefighters with DUI’s) the best way to pass it, and the BIGGEST point of the video should be telling the truth, you might get suspended from applying from the fire department for a certain amount of time, but it’s a hell of a lot better than lying and getting perminatly disqualified, the biggest show of character is past history and time, if should repeat offences recently, you won’t get hired, but if you where to have a criminal history but show you turned your life around, like if you had a past of drug use, you volunteer your time for drug rehabilitation places and helping those addicted to drugs
What mental health issues are permitted. I have been on mood stabilizers, anti depressant and anti anxiety medication in the past when I suffered from PTSD but I have since recovered. Would previous mental health problems hurt me during the process?
Very helpful. On active duty looking to pursue a law enforcement career afterward
+Tim Faulkner good luck on your journey brother
What if you have a serious misdemeanor conviction, but it was removed from your record (expunged)?
For some reason this question is always avoided? Maybe after having one it is permanently gone?
Yeah I was convicted of a misdemeanor, fighting on school grounds. I was 17 I did my community service went to anger management and it was sealed. This was my first and only offense. My main question is should I bring my court documents? And if so do they ask me for my side of the story? Or do they disqualify me without even regarding the circumstances?
Straight up, reality . Dig man
Excellent video! I do have one question though: I've always heard that hair follicle testing only detects up to 90 days. Do Police agencies use a stronger/different type of follicle test that can detect a range of years? Thanks in advance for the input.
The issue with testing ant how long it is good isn't just how long it has been since you have used, it is also often about how long it has been since people around you have used. So, folks that are into that lifestyle find it very hard to pass the hair test even after stopping for a few months. Best to just not do drugs at all.
@@freefieldtraining Are you saying that because you are near it you might show a positive result? That is very unfotunate when you cant really control the environment of which you live depending on your situation and you definitely can not control your roomates decisions.
@@anonyt3554 I didn't say life was fair, just reporting my experiences and the experience of those I know.
@@freefieldtraining Oh I know brother I was just stating that it sucks if that is the case. Guess I will have to wear a hat while I am at home lol. Thanks for the reply your the only youtuber that has consistently responded to my questions whether it is in a live stream or in the comments. I have more respect for the police than any other profession In the world you are an inspiration and an amazing source of knowledge for me. You are the only youtuber that makes in depth and detailed videos regarding how to do things related to police and security work. Your video on how to approach domestic situations and learning geography have helped me as an armed security professional many times. Once again thank you and please keep doing what you do no matter how people treat you guys these days. Be safe.
@@freefieldtrainingI did have a thought though. If as a police officer you are around marijuana smoke while dealing with it on the job, does that mean you will get fired for a positive result from the hair test if they decided to do a test for some reason? Like if your were involved in an motor vehicle collision?
Someone I served with did some blow and still got in to the PD.
Always wanted to be a cop (homicide) but I'm starting to veer off since this is getting too political. Guess I'll just keep getting my education on and do something else. What a shame.
Some of the biggest coke users in my area have gone on to become police officers, in fact a sgt for a pretty big sized dept that I know of in the northeast was one of the biggest blow dealers in town. Ironically he now works for a DEA task force and his number of arrests is staggering
Very helpful!
Good advice for any career!
I wanted to become a cop once. After 4 years in the Marines I decide to go into Massage therapy instead. Glad I made that move. I make 6 figures, relaxed atmosphere, rub down hot chicks most of the time. Now after 20 years in the massage field I've built a clientele base that is like family. No drug test, no stress, knowledge of the body. check it out.
My wife would lose her shit if I did that, lol
I am so a Marine, recently got out back in September. Going to school but keep having law enforcement in the back of my mind.
I am a cop. I would def recommend finding other work. Not only do the citizens hate you, but departments are writing you up for things left and right. It is extremely depressing going to work these days. I tell people to apply to other jobs, it is simply not worth it anymore.
I do not believe you make 6 figure as an lmt
sounds like you made a better decision!
Caffeine, nicotine, opiates, cannabis, alcohol: four of these are highly addictive and contribute to thousands of deaths, but the one that isn't/doesn't is the least tolerable in most depts.. Anyone else see the issue?
Two are illegal
free field training two are legal? All those substances are legal, you dumb dude.
Who is the government to tell you what you can't put in your body? Fuck them, do your job and after relax as you please whether it be shrooms, weed, adderall whatever.
Spot on! Semper Fi
When I got a job working at a McD's right out of high school, I would sometimes lift chocolate milks from the back on break. It sounds minor and kinda comical looking back but I've been thinking about whether or not this will disqualify me. Obviously I intend to be honest about it when I apply but is any kind of past theft from an employer a no-go? It's been about 8 years since
Mike what about prescription drugs? For example I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and was prescribed adderall. I know that that is a DQ for military. I that an automatic DQ for Police drug tests? adderall shows up hot in the drug test as well. So if it isn't a DQ how would you recommend I go about making sure the agency knows about it?
+Travis Lanham I've never dealt with that issue. I would talk to a recruiter for a pd and see what they say. I don't want to give you bad advice.
Fair enough, Thank you for the prompt reply! I have another question if that's ok. I'm currently in the process to become a Police reserve officer in my College town Rexburg Idaho. It has one of the lowest crimes rates in America I think it's 13th or something like that. So we don't have recruiters or anything like that. So I don't really have someone in the PD to ask right now. So I was wondering if you have any experience policing small rural cities, because pretty much all the videos advice and research that I can find are all about big cities. So any advice you might have would be great! Keep up the great work on the videos! They have helped out a lot!!
+Travis Lanham I've only ever worked in a VERY urban environment. I did security out in the country many moons ago, but I don't think that is really pertinent. I really don't want to give you crap advice. You might have better luck with deputy_tatum. He is a road officer for a rural county if I'm not mistaken. Check him on CZcams and Instagram.
free field training hey thank you much man! I appreciate the honesty and prompt response! keep up the good work man.
If you have a prescription for that medication then the medical review officer of the testing facility will report your test as negative for amphetamines.
I have been in the process of studying for my civil service exam to become a police and watching all these advice videos and the oral board interview and background check videos, no one discusses the medical/mental health requirements for becoming a police officer. I was hoping you might do a video regarding the medical requirements and DQ's. if not a video possibly help me personally to find out what is and is not acceptable before I proceed with the hiring process
The fact people still try to make sense of this points to the broken nature of our systems today
I got DQ'd for admitting to smoking pot 2 years prior to applying. I was already in their reserve program for 3 months, when they offered me the full time position and opened my background pack. Just so happens they had a 3 year policy on drug use.
Wow
how long do departments keep your background/personal history statement?
Until you kill someone and get paid leave
its easier to become a president than a cop lmao
valter gjergji We have a higher moral standard than most presidents lol
In my state they are
So short on LE they hire anyone who passes the piss test, has no felonies, isn’t crippled, and is not mentally challenged. They don’t hair test. They poly but they don’t go off results just for shits n giggles. No psyche test either. Too many DQ’d on it and they couldn’t get the numbers they needed. Still can’t lol. Depends where you go everywhere is different.
Lincoln If you don’t mind me asking, which state are you in?
It's not easier, it's just that the process of becoming president is such that anybody with these issues - drug abuse, violence, etc. - will succeed at becoming president. It doesn't need to be a formal disqualifier.
You giving me HOPE you’re the best
Appreciate it for the info on the video I'm 18 looking into law enforcement and I just wanna see if I can join
I just did a whole series on this with the actual questions they ask on the application and the polygraph exam.
You didn't touch on exspongement things. Like I'm looking for a slot of info on that please
Yeah I was as well?
I applied, was very honest and truthful. Passed all the testing to start the academy. Was shot down for my past being "too affiliated."
What does "too affiliated" even mean?
free field training Well I ran around on the streets selling drug hanging, out with gangs etc. Just up to no good. I am a complete 360 now from who I was but it just a little too late now.
Question: What if you had your background obliterated, destroyed? I know it depends on what the ticket or conviction is but let’s say trespassing, property damage.
What about social media dq's?
I'm 18 now and I haven't touched weed since I was 16 or 17. When I turn 21, given that I don't go near it again, should I disclose that I have had weed in the past? Or is it better left unsaid given the time gap?
+Andrew Jasper you have to frame it properly. In your case "have you ever used recreational drugs".... "yeah when I was a kid, like 16-17"
Don’t lie. I was hired along with several individuals who were open and honest about past drug use. The number one thing the department looks for is integrity.
Explain it on the polygraph, but don’t explain it too much, if you start going into a story the tester might think your hiding something, just say “ when I was a kid around 16 or 17”
Update please...
A few other added items that a thorough background investigation might show...
1. Relatives, friends, coworkers, and other associations that have criminal records.
2. For a few of the federal checks... They can pull social media; whether it is locked down (locking other people that aren't your friends, etc..). Have something such as a Facebook, CZcams, etc... Once you have Facebook you can close the account - to yourself and any friends, yet... ALL of the data remains - forever.
Item two is the largest disqualifier outside of drug use for the feds - today.
3. Feds can also pull items such as entire email history, each and every email for each and every account you have ever used. They can also geo-track each and every device. Even every vehicle you have used since 2--7 can also be tracked.
For the background investigation, do they look at your personal contacts to see who you are talking to on a daily basis
so basically if there's no past evidence on the subject lying seems to be the smart thing to do at the time
Brian Rodriguez Logic would dictate that. When i joined the Army they had me talk to a FBI agent to give my statement about the event
I'm watching this while smoking a bowl... lmao
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Oh shit watch out we gotta 15 year old badass over here....
@@anonyt3554 Damn bro we need to leave we just ain't cool enough
Do you have any advice on tattoos? I plan on getting quite a few (ones that mean something personal to me) in the future but aren’t anything in a negative nature.
Hello and thank you for the information. What about pain medication that was prescribed to you by a doctor?
how do cops get into this and pass drug tests
but i literally got pulled over buy a cop on cocaine still on his nose?
That might be white powder sugar from a donut. Police officers love donuts for the sugar energy boost they provide.
I’ve been homeschooled for my high school would this effect me if I wanted to be a state trooper
It shouldn't if you go to college or active duty military. Nobody cares about high-school once you move your education and/or relevant job experience beyond it. Most state police agencies require a bachelor's degree anyway.
Thank you brother i hope to be able to be a Florida State Trooper
I have an interview in 2 weeks, and this video brought up some things that would definitely get me DQ'd.
I might as well not even go in for the interview now...
Like what?
Did you ever go to the interview
this helped no one. its literally one of your stories you want to share.
but it does have the right answers here and there.
"we don't want cops lying on the street"... LOL SURE!
Hair testing is only good for about 90 days back. They only test the most recent 1.5 inches. Also there have been a few times working as a stagehand that we have gotten high just by working. No one working that concert would have pissed clean, and our security is a mix of law enforcement students and full officers. Tell the truth and let them know about stuff that might have happened.
I had applied for a clinical research trial for non-smokers (tobacco) and hadn't had any tobacco products in about a year, but I worked at a restaurant where everyone smoked. The clinic rejected me because I had tobacco tracers in my system, they actually said I had to have been smoking because there's no way I'd have those levels just from second-hand smoke. Very BS.
WRONG they can break down the proteins in the hair and see everything you have taken even after you are dead.
So why do they keep saying up to a year
Trying to be a corrections officer in Vermont how far back does hair / mouth swab/piss test go etc
Hi there, I would like to be police officer, but English is my second language. I decided to join the National Guard because background history looks better with military records .When I signed my contract for the National Guard I was unfamiliar with army procedures, even I didn’t know how march. I only went to one drill weekend and they send me to basic training , that’s why in basic training I was very confuse about Military instructions. The drill sergeant begun saying that I didn’t understand English. They decided to send me back to home because they wanted to send me to English school to Texas. When I went to the National Guard office, the sergeants told me that it was weird , that they send me back to home because even I was talking with them in English. My recruiter took me to meps to take the English second language exam to see if I was able to send me to English school in Texas , but I didn’t qualify because I get higher score. My MOES in the National Guard was 19 delta, but my recruiter asked me if I would like to change my MOES 19 delta for 11 bravo to not have the same experience that I had when I went to basic training and I said yes. My recruiter was trying to make a negotiation to change my MOES , but they said to my recruiter that my process could delay until 2 years and the best way would be get discharged for 6 months . So I get general discharge, but I will come back in July. Do you think we this discharged it is going to be hard to apply for police officer?
What about prescription medications? Like what if someone has to take pain medication that doesn’t impede their motor skills, driving, etc.. I’ve heard the drug testing agency/lab can’t even tell the employer if you have a positive result as long as you show the lab your prescription, then they send it in as passed. It just seems like a total loss of so many people who would make amazing officers.
If you're on antidepressants, will you be DQ'd?
That's what im wondering
You should be ...
No. I applied for my city’s police department and was qualified to go on and take the physical and written exam. I asked the officer if those types of medications would disqualify me. She said no
My cousin, she’s on antidepressants, and she got hired by nopd.
if i disclose that im prescribed adderall for ADHD would i be disqualified
I asked about this. And the officer told me that add meds would not disqualify me
I kinda doubt it but it would depend on on which police department you’re going to apply at. It’s best to ask that police department about you using prescribe medication like Adderall for stuff like ADHD/ADD.
It's funny that I've often heard being prescribed adderall wouldnt be a disqualifier even though the molecular structure of adderall is shockingly similar to methamphetamine
@@minorcek Similar doesn't mean same. The biological and chemical profile for metabolism and length of time for binding to receptors in the brain are very different.
@@The_Kirk_Lazarus oh, I should mention that I've used both substances and can attest that they are shockingly similar.
Strict standards for hiring LEOs is absolutely essential but I think some of it is going overboard. Departments are denying themselves good candidates by being so draconian. My grandpa was a cop for 34 years. He worked narcotics in NY from the early 60s into the 80s. He was a boxer as a kid and was very good at it. His felony conviction rate and bravery won him medals. Scumbags would shit their pants when they saw my grandpa because he had a well earned reputation. He spent a few nights in jail before he became a cop, barfight in his early 20s. Nobody cared. It wasn’t uncommon at all for a cop to have made a few mistakes before joining. It doesn’t automatically make you a bad guy.
Im here in 2022 and this is so big thank you for this !!!
had no idea tom segura was a police officer
What if I took half of one hit and didn’t inhale 62 years ago?
Automatic DQ.
So I just turned 22 and I have been a user of marijuana since high school but I am quitting entirely this year and distancing myself from it while I pursue my education further, Like you said the further away you are from being involved with it the better, however what do they think about people who have used it more than 40 times, where does that put me in all of this? I’m not going to lie but I have used for some years now, but I don’t want it to be a problem later. What if they ask me if I’ve used more than x amount of times? I mean I’m not letting this drug get in the way of my dream of being an officer and I have always kept out of trouble.
Great video dude