Vet with PTSD and Want to be State Patrol

[normanviking]

I am almost in the Colorado State Patrol. I had the interview with the pyschcologist and told her I was diagnosed with PTSD. Of course she pulled a book out and asked me a bunch of questions. Now I have to get approval from an Army doctor, that I can not find, so I Can enter the CSP. My PTSD was very bad when I left the Ranger's and changed my job to being a mechanic. Then my wife left, I had back surgery and was discharged. I am not whinning, just giving a brief history. I have wanted to join law enforcement for a long time. I truely believe that none of my "disabilities" will interfere with my being a cop. If anything I would think my experience would be a plus and a step ahead. From the research I have done many law enforcement officers also go through PTSD. SO my question is what can I do or say that will get me in hte door and be able to prove myself? Any help would be greatly apprecaitted.

 

[Deleted member 541]

I can't give you any advice because you know yourself better than anyone else. I will tell you that I used to talk to another woman that was a cop, she had PTSD and her job triggered her all the time. But you are two different people, two different stories.

I wish you well, and hope that you fulfill your dream..

 

[DevilDoc]

Dealing with your problems shows accountability and leadership. You had some issues and got help. That would make you a good cop.

 

[Marine0311]

I wanted to be a Cop at one point, but I know my anger too well. I would be on CNN Video beating some scum-bag half to death.