Becoming a police officer

I am 18 years old and I have a defibrillator, I have always wanted to get into the law enforcement field and I don't know if I can do that anymore because of my device. I would like to know if anyone has any info. on whether or not I can still become a police officer with an implanted defibrillator. Thankyou

4 Comments

where?

by cropduster - 2013-04-23 03:04:21

Hi, you may need to post where you are in the world, the answer will, I suspect, depend where you are & which service you wish to join.
However, you will possibly have to pass a medical / fitness test (you do where I am), so I would give them a ring & ask.

depends

by Tracey_E - 2013-04-23 07:04:45

ICD's are trickier than pacemakers. It's going to depend on the department, they'll each have their own rules.

Medication

by dad4dds - 2013-04-23 10:04:02

I had to retire because of taking blood thinners

It depends

by Many Blessings - 2013-04-23 11:04:05

Like the others said above, I think it depends on what agency you work for. We had a detective working with us that had an ICD, but I don't know of any patrol deputies or officers that have one.

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