Police.

[Magenta]

I honestly should be asking my dad this... he's a cop, he'd know, but I'm a bit embarrassed because I don't think he thinks I can do it.

I want to be a cop, I always have. I come from a cop family. On one hand, I really doubt myself and my ability to pass all the requirements but it's the only thing I could really see myself doing and wanting to do.

I know I have to get into shape and I've been doing pretty good with that lately, actually. But the one thing I'm most worried about is my history with mental illness and self-harm. I'm sure by the time college comes around, if I really want this, I can deal with these issues... but how badly would it affect my chances? I don't want to be turned down just because of scars on my arms.

Just sort of wanting opinions... I don't even know if I'd make a good cop so the idea of asking my father his thoughts terrifies me. It's also the first time I've ever really put any major thought into this. I've always loved law and studying criminals and I look up to my dad. My mother would kill me if I decided to be a cop but... I don't know. I think this is what I want to do with my life. I guess I'm just scared I've already screwed it up.

[RCT109]

Being a cop is awesome I wanted to for a while but then I got into law

I dont believer that scars will prevent you from getting in

If there is an Explorer Post near by try to join they go thew the aplication prossece like the academies do

[Stronger]

I think you should try and talk to your dad about it, maybe some how work it into a convosation. I don't think they will turn you away from your scars, but they most likely will evaluate any medical history on file. But don't let anything get in your way, you seem to have a strong passion for wanting to be a cop, you said your getting into shape which is great, your dad may even be thrilled at your interest once you tell him, but like I said, don't let your fears get the best of you, if you put the commitment in, you will probably get what you desire. I think you have a good shot, but good luck with talking to your dad.

[Bougainvillea]

To be honest, Jo.

There really are no set requirements. Police departments usually have some type of psychological examination that you have to go through to make sure you don't have any severe mental illnesses that could potentially keep you from performing your duty as an officer. Basically they just look for personality traits, interests, and just look at how you are as a person to decide wether or not they think you are qualified to enter training to become a police officer.

Just present yourself as best you can, is all I can say.

[xBaskinRobbinsx]

I've always wanted to be a cop to go fast down the highway and pull people over, but I don't have the agility that many criminals do.
If you see my humor there.