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bunyfofu69 · 03-24-2006, 02:22 PM

I'm getting ready to graduate next year with a Masters in psychology. I entered the ARNG back in 97 while I was 17. I was stupid at the time, and became a unsat participant. I have an RE 2 for not completing my contract. Although it was a General discharge under honorable conditions. I plan on telling the 100% truth when the time comes, but will this hurt me?

danp · 03-24-2006, 02:30 PM

I have the same thing...I got hired. Just be honest and apply to alot of agencies. Eventually one will pick you up. The is a BIG shortage of applicants in CA right now.

BTW, you will probably have to put yourself through the academy. Very few agencies are putting people through right now, even with the shortage.

bunyfofu69 · 03-24-2006, 02:45 PM

glad to know I'm not the only one out there! I woudnt mind putting myself through the academy. hell I went through 7 years of school, paid from my pocket and promise notes =).

danp · 03-24-2006, 03:15 PM

The acadamey is about 6 months long and is usually at a JC. Feel free to PM me if you want more info.

pfccypret · 03-25-2006, 02:10 PM

I'm not in Cali.

But I was stupid also in the Army, ended up with a uncharactized discharge (usually reserved for those seperated in training, but I was in over two years and got one). One department had concerns over it, I explained the situation and they were cool with it. I'm a cop now. Bottom line is, just be honest and explained your situation and you'll get a job.

Funny thing is, I've been looking into getting back in the Army reserve, now that I'm older and understand how the world works.

retired · 03-25-2006, 06:16 PM

Not all depts make you pay your way thru the academy. LAPD and LASD are two that I know of that don't (unless things have changed since I retired 3yrs ago.

Now, LAPD does require you sign a 5yr contract with them or repay them the cost if you leave early.

As much as they are hurting, coupled with the fact some are giving hiring bonuses, I would guess a lot of them won't charge you for the academy. Of course you will have to verify that with each one.

booyastick · 04-14-2006, 08:44 AM

IF IT COMES UP, JUST BE HONEST. TELL THEM YOU WERE YOUNG AND STUPID. GETTING YOUR MASTERS SHOWS MATURITY AND DEDICATION.
PEOPLE EXPECT YOUNG ADULTS TO MAKE MISTAKES LIKE THESE. IT IS WHAT YOU DONE SINCE THEN THAT COUNTS.

GOOD LUCK

Tiburon65 · 04-27-2006, 07:47 AM

a lot of folks have something in their background to get you kicked for one reason or another, depends on the agency. putting yourself through the academy is a plus, shows initation and determination, good qualities. just make sure to look at the depts you want and the academy's. Went through one of the last "stress" academy's 15 yrs ago. paid for the pain myself, but worth it in the end personally. per pushup it didnt really cost me much

03-24-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
bunyfofu69 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6	CA LE Hiring question I'm getting ready to graduate next year with a Masters in psychology. I entered the ARNG back in 97 while I was 17. I was stupid at the time, and became a unsat participant. I have an RE 2 for not completing my contract. Although it was a General discharge under honorable conditions. I plan on telling the 100% truth when the time comes, but will this hurt me?

03-24-2006, 02:30 PM	#2
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,287	I have the same thing...I got hired. Just be honest and apply to alot of agencies. Eventually one will pick you up. The is a BIG shortage of applicants in CA right now. BTW, you will probably have to put yourself through the academy. Very few agencies are putting people through right now, even with the shortage. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

03-24-2006, 03:15 PM	#4
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,287	The acadamey is about 6 months long and is usually at a JC. Feel free to PM me if you want more info. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

04-14-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
booyastick XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	IF IT COMES UP, JUST BE HONEST. TELL THEM YOU WERE YOUNG AND STUPID. GETTING YOUR MASTERS SHOWS MATURITY AND DEDICATION. PEOPLE EXPECT YOUNG ADULTS TO MAKE MISTAKES LIKE THESE. IT IS WHAT YOU DONE SINCE THEN THAT COUNTS. GOOD LUCK __________________ FREEDOM IS NEVER GIVEN, IT\'S WON. MOST OF THE TIME, IT IS FOUGHT FOR.

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03-24-2006, 02:45 PM	#3
bunyfofu69 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6	glad to know I'm not the only one out there! I woudnt mind putting myself through the academy. hell I went through 7 years of school, paid from my pocket and promise notes =).

03-25-2006, 02:10 PM	#5
pfccypret XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 40	I'm not in Cali. But I was stupid also in the Army, ended up with a uncharactized discharge (usually reserved for those seperated in training, but I was in over two years and got one). One department had concerns over it, I explained the situation and they were cool with it. I'm a cop now. Bottom line is, just be honest and explained your situation and you'll get a job. Funny thing is, I've been looking into getting back in the Army reserve, now that I'm older and understand how the world works.

03-25-2006, 06:16 PM	#6
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,320	Not all depts make you pay your way thru the academy. LAPD and LASD are two that I know of that don't (unless things have changed since I retired 3yrs ago. Now, LAPD does require you sign a 5yr contract with them or repay them the cost if you leave early. As much as they are hurting, coupled with the fact some are giving hiring bonuses, I would guess a lot of them won't charge you for the academy. Of course you will have to verify that with each one.

04-27-2006, 07:47 AM	#8
Tiburon65 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 493	a lot of folks have something in their background to get you kicked for one reason or another, depends on the agency. putting yourself through the academy is a plus, shows initation and determination, good qualities. just make sure to look at the depts you want and the academy's. Went through one of the last "stress" academy's 15 yrs ago. paid for the pain myself, but worth it in the end personally. per pushup it didnt really cost me much