Frequently used marijuana in my early 20s, as well as experimented with MDMA & Shrooms probably 1-3 times. I was in a stupid party phase, but haven’t touched drugs since and plan on staying clean.
I am 27 now, and given being a police officer some serious thought for awhile. Looking at other posts, a majority of people are saying it’s very unlikely I will be even considered, especially with MDMA & Shrooms.
I plan on being 100% honest, but will my time and effort be wasted pursuing this career if it’ll probably be a 100% no?
(In Canada, Ontario if that makes a difference)
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Yep
A lot (not all) agencies consider most psychedelics to be a permanent disqualification.
There are a lot of desperate agencies out there that may overlook it. But it will be an uphill fight.
Oof don’t know about Canada at all. I was about to slap you with the “depends on the department ” answer lol. Good luck to you though!
Yes lmao, weed I’d say is fine since it’s legal now, however the others I’d say good luck. You might be able to explain how you made those choices when you were younger and immature and now you’ve realized they were mistakes and how you learnt from them etc etf
Only way to find out is to try.
But you’re probably not going to find anyone (or anyone you want, at least).
I don’t know about Canada, but in the US you could find an agency that would give you a chance.
Also, the more years between your application and your drug use the better
Cannabis isn’t likely to be an issue, but psychedelics and designer drugs may pose a big issue – the MDMA specifically. Reach out to agencies and see what their strict limits are and if they would consider a waiver based on mitigating circumstances – time, things done to better yourself, etc.
Just don’t mention it lol
“What mushrooms, the ones on your pizza at Pizza Hut, I order those all the time. MDMA, what’s that, never done it. But this one time I went to a party and someone gave me pills and I woke up with sore butt am a weird taste in my mouth”
OP probably.
I think you’re mistaken. You experimented with marijuana occasionally in your early 20s. That’s it.
If people lie about drug use to get into the military, I’m sure you can lie about drug use to become a cop. Just keep in thought if you come across someone in possession of drugs, you’re gonna have to do your job and can’t let your personal whatever of getting in the way of upholding the laws of your land. Food for thought.
How long you been clean? If you have solid 7 years or more drug free you should be ok given low turnout for LEO jobs.
But take careful consideration of the people on your personal history statement, cause they’re gonna ask everyone you list and some you did not and if you’re lying, somebody’s gonna contradict you.
And then there’s the poly….
Forgot to mention/how do your socials reflect you? And you delete or edit that will be factor too.
Some states cops can and do smoke weed legally so depends on the state
Na you’re fine. RCMP and likely opp would easily take you.
Just tell em you did weed and keep it moving
I had a similar history and was hired on my first try.
I am seeing some people say to just lie or don’t mention it, but others say that they will always and eventually find out. That true or will they just take my word for it?