Will a DUI that was reduced to reckless driving keep me from getting into law enforcement?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:36:22 -0400

2 years ago I got pulled over for less than safe DUI. prior to that, I had I think one maybe 2 speeding tickets, and after the dui, I have had zero infractions. Just recently this whole thing finally ended with the result of getting it reduced to reckless driving. will this keep me or make it difficult for me to get into law enforcement? also, I'm on probation for 12 months.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:41 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:41:31 -0400

I hope not. Praying for you!~!~ SPC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:41:54 -0400

I think that it depends on the jurisdiction and the needs of that jurisdiction. There may be a certain amount of time that has to pass in order to be considered. You'll have to speak with the recruitment team, human resources of that organization. Be straightforward and honest with them. I know guys that had offenses and still made it into law enforcement.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:44 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:44:02 -0400

Being on probation may keep you from getting into it right now. Most agencies have a timeframe from when the DUI occurred. You also need to get a drivers history to see what can be expunged.
Each agency will have their own policy on if they will hire with a DUI on your history. My agency used to not hire younif you had any but now we will. I’m not sure what time frame we look for. Other agencies will allow you to work on your DUI permit... it just depends. Ask the agency you are looking at and see what they say.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:54:41 -0400

This is a question you need to ask directly to the agency you are planning to apply to. Different agencies have different rules.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 7:06 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:06:00 -0400

Don’t sweat it. The previous Director of the FBI leaked secret information and he’s getting sweet book deals and is now on TV. You’ll be fine. Be straightforward and honest in your background information. Best of luck to you as well.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 7:14 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:14:34 -0400

When you apply, be 100% honest. Tell them the truth and let them know up front. If you lie about any of it or you try to hide it, your toast. And they will find out. You will most like have to wait to apply until after your off probation.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 19 at 2019 9:15 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:15:33 -0400

Good work in having it reduced to Reckless Driving.

If you have documentation that says you wre charged with and or convicted of “Reckless Driving”; you should immediately cease any and all references to a DUI. SPC Private RallyPoint Member If you don’t have the docs, get’em! Having them officially recorded would ensure easy reference.

Response by SFC George Smith made Apr 19 at 2019 9:28 PM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:28:17 -0400

Depends on who what and where and time since the charge

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 10:13 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:13:28 -0400

If all else fails you can definitely run for any Democrat political office. It sure didn’t hurt the guy that let a girl drown in a car while he went back to his house to sleep off a two day bender.

Response by SGT Kyle Mullen made Apr 21 at 2019 10:46 PM

SGT Kyle Mullen — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 22:46:55 -0400

Depends on the department's policy when hiring. There is no way of getting around it, the DUI will be brought up.. either with them digging into what led up to the reckless driving during the interview, polygraph, or background investigation. You're best bet is to call up the department you're looking into and ask them up front, it'll save you and them time.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2019 3:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:40:42 -0400

So the probation might be the one causing the problem right now. For our law enforcement you can have Two DUI. You do not have a DUI you have a reckless driving. Now if they ask if you were charge for one you will say yes and be able to explain what happen. Just apply each agency has different rules.