Can you get into law enforcement if you have had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
85059
It might be your reason for wanting to be a cop that will hold you back. Talk to a counselor and see if you're stable before you even consider exposing yourself to the trials of becoming a law enforcement officer.
1078007
That is exactly what this is. (post traumatic stress disorder)First off, if you know your attacker then turn the bastard in. He has no right to do that and not pay for it. Second, seek a peer group. There are others who have had similar experiences. Good luck with all of this
361297
Depends on how bad your vision and asthma is. As far as the vision goes, if you cant wear contacts, I'd recommend getting Lasik or RK surgery. Keep in mind though, if you DO get one of these surgeries done, most departments wont hire you until after you have had the surgery for a year. That shouldnt be a problem though, because most hiring processes take longer than that anyway.\n\nI cant help you with the asthma. You know your own limitations. I can tell you, as a former cop, and current federal agent, I wouldnt want a partner who was going to drop 100 yards into a foot pursuit. Bad officer safety issue. No offense. Have you considered other aspects of law enforcement that dont involve high physical activity?
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I am dealing with the same things you are.  This is _not_ something you can fix by yourself.  \n\nGo find a local VA outreach clinic and talk to a counselor.  \n\nI have PTSD myself - and have good days and bad days.  The trick is to learn how to recognize the signs and use techniques to 'turn off' alert status.\n\nOne thing to remember: you were injured.  You are _not_ crazy, you are _not_ a danger to anybody else.  \n\nContact me via email and we can discuss this further.  You are not alone, and there are ther people who understand exactly what you are going through because they have been there themselves.
643856
You have to understand, that even though we need good men like yourself to serve with us, there are certain risks to being on medication especially for things like depression or any kind of sleep disorder.  These could effect job preformance in a high stress enviroment especially when in combat.  Sorry wish we could have you in the service you sound like a strong willed guy, who has his heart in the right place.
190669
Depends on the place and the specific force requirements, but if you had a degree in a specialized field like Sociology (Criminology) or Psychology, you could probably be considered for work assignments in specialized divisions if you wanted.
501573
It would be if he wanted to be a cop. It would probably make it difficult for him to handle a gun properly, or engage in physical combat. He could go into CSI or some non-physical form of police work.\n\nAnd...what do you mean, he crushed his wrist over his ex-girlfriend? Like...he got mad and puched a wall or something? If he has a temper, he could also be kept out of law enforcement. They do all kinds of personality/temperment interviews and tests to make sure they don't get an angry person in uniform.
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You need to be good at writing reports, have good credit, and in some places be able to pass a polygraph. It also helps if you know someone who can help you get an inside track into law enforcement. Corrections is a good place to begin....it's easy to get into, then you can apply as a police officer with some experience under your belt.
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Most agencies want at least 60 college credits.  Maybe you should study sociology or social work.  They also want a clean record and some experience.  You might want to see if there are volunteer opportunities in your area (police reserve).  It won't be any more difficult than for a man.  As for working with abused children, a lot of police work has to do with helping families with abusive parents (and men abusing women), so it's a big part (and difficult part) of police work.  This is mainly done at the local level (rather than state police).  Housing authority police do a lot of that too.
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It depends, There is one felony that wont get you in, its conviction of domestic assault/abuse. Theres a law that says if you ever been convicted of that crime you cant own weopons period, This would exempt you from using military firearms.\n\nIm prior service and was dablling with the idea of getting back in, my recruiter at that time stated in some cases even if you have been to prison you can still get in, even for robbery and certain amounts of drug possession. it just depends on the crime, \n\nBefore you all start calling me a liar, this is exactly what an army recruiter in Texas told me. This is also before 9/11. The standards are lower now because they cant keep people in the army even today.\n\nI would go to the recruiters office and just straight up tell them what the crime was. They have a book and will look up the offense for you right there and then. It might require a waiver. If its only a couple of waivers they might work with you, if its too many waivers they wont wast their time, these waivers have to pass through their chain of command, if theres a chance someone in the  COC will  deny it they wont even look at you. Best of luck.\n\nOh yes if you do get in,,chances are you'll have a crummy job if you cant get a security clearance, you wont be able to get a job working with high tech.
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I don't know alot about Crohns Disease, but all states have POST requirements plus most police departments have other physical requirements.  I would say it would be hard ( since there are so many people applying) to get on with the larger better departments,  It may be possible to get on to some of the small low paying departmetns, but I am not sure
844646
Yes and no.\n\nComing into the military, no.  If you're are in the military and later diagnosed, then yes, as long as it doesn't conflicted with your duties.
1029937
Let me preface this answer by alerting you to the fact that the Department of Veterans Affairs is looking at the assignment of ratings for PTSD with greater scrutiny than ever. There seems to be a feeling in VA that assignment of high % ratings in past PTSD claims is causing financial ruin. The story is longer than that but I want to answer your "specific" question.\n\nYou may, and should, seek out a trained Veteran's Service Officer, and tell him of your experience. Start with what your life was like "before Sam and the RVN", during time in RVN, "life after Nam". If he is experienced enough, and you are "very" thorough in your description, he will know if you have reasonable grounds for a claim of PTSD.\n\nIn any event, if you feel that your time "in country", changed you for the worse, e.g., homicidal/suicidal, hypervigilant, multiple jobs, difficulty in maintaining relationships; friendships/marriages. If you have been arrested/jailed for so called "anti-social" behavior, and any other behavior that wasn't "you" before you met ARVN or VC, then secure all "hard copy" evidence of the above, and file your claim. Once filed, always do as the VA instructs, and reply to all correspondence.\n\nYour MOS does not have anything to do with your "eligibility" to file a VA claim.\n\nWELCOME  HOME!
819794
Yes, most definitely. What concerns me now is that you ask "if GOING through something traumatic".......which indicates to me you are still in the middle of this traumatic event. i would strongly suggest talking to a professional to begin helping you while you are going through this. I have been through it and it is painful to be in the middle and to suffer. Please take good care of yourself.
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I agree, with a collage degree you can go as far as you want. Getting out of the service, after four to six years as a gunner or riflemen. There's only one place for those men to go and that's the police force. i know there's allot more training in the military and jobs, But this puts you in charge of your own fate and give yourself a chance to live that life.\n\nFor any young adult out there, please take note of whats being said here. Go to collage and give yourself a chance to reach the potential you dream of.\n\nTake Care
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You should be over age 21, no record of domestic violence, no felonies, clean driving record, no assault convicitons. Have good eyesight and hearing. Ability to run, climb, etc. Weight in proportion to height. No psychiatric illness. Decent credit record. You can take criminal justice courses at college. You can contact the academy in the state you want to work in and ask about putting yourself through pre-service program (pay your own way to become POST certified). Being POST certified makes you a better hiring candidate.  Starting out as a dispatcher can be good (you'll become certified for that too). Dispatching isn't easy though, so don't think of it as "the bottom:".  It's high stress and you MUST be able to multi-task to a high degree. Otherwise you need to be able to keep your cool, handle stress and confrontation, deal with mess (dead bodies, feces, vomit, all that fun stuff) and have good common sense. POST stands for Peace Officers Standards and Training. There should be a POST in your state.  If you want to work and train in another state go to their POST website and academy website.  There are also pre-service programs for dispatchers.
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That is not hard. Send your resume to all the police staions in your area. You don;t need them to tell you they have openings. The Government is always looking for good cops. Remember you just cannot get a cop job, you have to apply for the training first and if you pass that, then you get the cop job. Its not like a scretarial job. Where you can just apply and get the job. Good luck. Hope to see you on the road in about eighteen months.