Can I Become a Police Officer After Completing Probation and Getting Record Expunged

[Kano1623]

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Hollywood ,FL

I was arrested for Burglary felony 2, possession of burglary tools, grand theft 300>1000 and resist arrest w/o violence, I was given 5 years probation with no conviction (adjudication withheld). i am currently studying at the community college and progressing with my probation, this is something that i really want its my first offense, but i don't want to be chasing a dream that can never happen because of my stupid mistake. i was 19 at the time of the incident and i have so far completed 8 months of my probation i don't do any drugs or drink, also i want to know if i would be able to become a police explorer?? please help all answers would mean alot

[Security Consultant]

The Hollywood, Fl. police explorer program is open to students that are at least 14 years of age. You must submit to a background check and not have an arrest record. A simple Google search found this. I'm pretty sure you would not qualify.

[cdwjava]

A felony conviction will be a statutory bar to employment in law enforcement. Even if expungement is an option, any prospective law enforcement employer will look into the details of your arrest and conviction and will evaluate it very carefully. Your offense is a crime of moral turpitude and also one where you actively assaulted an officer while an adult.

To stand a chance, you need to get any felonies reduced to misdemeanors and your ability to possess firearms restored, and you will have to put a lot of time and good works between you and the offense. I'd say a MINIMUM of five years ... likely more. A college education and gainful employment will serve well to show that you have changed and are intelligent and responsible.

Oh, and stay away from alcohol ... no parties, drunken gatherings, etc. I have found that alcohol can be the greatest cause of failure in these situations. All it will take is one police contact at a drunken party, brawl, argument, etc. for five years of good works to be eliminated.