Legal Question in Military Law in New York

Would like to Joing the Police Department with a General Discharge

Hello Professionals,

I would like to know if it would be possible to join the nypd with a Article 15 on my military record with a General discharge (Under Honerable Conditions). This was in 2000. Is there anything I can do to see my records and/or change them? Would this ruin my changes of becoming a LEO? Thanks


Asked on 2/13/08, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

Re: Would like to Joing the Police Department with a General Discharge

It depends on the current requirement for quality of discharge. I've had quite a few police officers want to upgrade discharges because of a requirement or new requirement for an Honorable Discharge to join the police or carry a weapon while a police officer.

The Article 15 isn't a conviction.

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Answered on 2/13/08, 1:17 pm


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