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    Default Will an Expired Civil Peace Order Prevent Me from Becoming a Police Officer

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: maryland
    A little over two years ago an ex gf of mine filed for a peace order against me shortly after i returned from Iraq. The reason why she choose to file a peace order was because i made a stupid comment out of anger saying i was going to track her and her new boy friend down and kick his butt for talking trash and for being disrespectful to a veteran. I got served with the peace order two days later. I went to court, but i didnt contest it because i did say what i said. The final order states no evidence or criminal charges found, with instructions saying no to contact, harrass, and stay away. Also for me to seek family counsling for my mothers passing. The order expired two years ago with no violations. I have had contact with her since the order and her and i are on good terms. Im looking for a career in law enforcement and i know this will be a major red flag. Other than the peace order the only thing i have against me is a minor speeding ticket. My ex has given me a written statement saying all our issues are resolved, that she no longer feels threatened and that she supports my career goals. My question is do i stand any chance of getting a job as a police officer?

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    Default Re: Will an Expired Civil Peace Order Prevent Me from Becoming a Police Officer

    An expired order should not be a statutory bar to employment as an officer unless MD mandates a firearms ban for a period of time after such an order expires.

    Any prospective employing agency is likely to examine all the details of the incident and will evaluate that with whatever you have done and how you have conducted yourself since that time.

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    Default Re: Will an Expired Civil Peace Order Prevent Me from Becoming a Police Officer

    There were no firearms restrictions with the order. It only shows as a civil record not a criminal record.

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    Default Re: Will an Expired Civil Peace Order Prevent Me from Becoming a Police Officer

    Quote Quoting 07marine
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    There were no firearms restrictions with the order. It only shows as a civil record not a criminal record.
    But, a protective order in a DV related matter (i.e. involving an ex girlfriend) would have required you to turn in your firearms and not to possess them at least for the time the order was in place. MD law might impose additional sanctions - I don't see it, but it is always a possibility.

    It would only have been a "peace order" if the two of you were platonic friends and had not been previously or currently involved in any kind of a sexual relationship.

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