Re: How Should I Disclose Past Mental Health Issues As a Police Officer Applicant
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Rock Knocker
I think that at least in Washington, that once an officer starts taking medicine, that is his or her own private buisness and there is no duty to disclose. But that is once they are in the door.
And the same people that got that lobbied for that will be the first people that complain when a cop on psych meds shoots someone.
Re: How Should I Disclose Past Mental Health Issues As a Police Officer Applicant
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cdwjava
None of us have any way of knowing how that would come out as we do not know your condition or why you have to take meds ... or, what happens if you do NOT take them. .
I'm just on an antidepressant. Never been on anything else, i.e., antipsychotics.
The rest of my background comes up clear. I've passed multiple checks many times for other state/legal positions.
"And the same people that got that lobbied for that will be the first people that complain when a cop on psych meds shoots someone."
I'm pretty sure someone being on antidepressants is unremarkable considering they're one of the most prescribed medications in the country, and the public likely wouldn't have access to that information anyway.
Re: How Should I Disclose Past Mental Health Issues As a Police Officer Applicant
As part of the post offer medical screening, you will be required to disclose all medications you are taking as well as undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Intentionally concealing it would be grounds for disqualification. Whether it will be a concern for an agency is something I cannot answer.
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cdwjava
As part of the post offer medical screening, you will be required to disclose all medications you are taking as well as undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Intentionally concealing it would be grounds for disqualification. Whether it will be a concern for an agency is something I cannot answer.
Sorry if I seemed like I was saying I would intentionally conceal it. I wouldn't, like I said in my original post I will disclose everything as honesty and integrity are important to me.
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xbar
Sorry if I seemed like I was saying I would intentionally conceal it. I wouldn't, like I said in my original post I will disclose everything as honesty and integrity are important to me.
I didn't mean to imply you would, only that you should be careful not to conceal it. A background investigator for the agency will not ask about this ... or should not. The inquiry here will occur after a conditional job offer and will be done by medical and psych professionals. If it is anything like it is here, the full psych report will be provided to the agency's executive and then either returned or destroyed. All the official record should receive is notice that you met the medical requirements and the psych exam found you acceptable (or not).