Does Type 1 diabetes automatically disqualify you from being a police officer?I am 21 years old and I want to apply to local police agencies in Maryland, particularly Prince George's County and Howard County. I have had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 13 and I have always had excellent control (a1c between 5.0- 6.0). I have done research on whether diabetes will disqualify me from getting a job and the results seem to be mixed. Any information or links references on the topic would be a huge help.
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-Kelle
No
No disease can disqualify anyone , IF they are able to do the job and pass all entrance requirements.
Good luck.
-maine guy
no.
as a matter of fact they may not even ask about any health issues that you may have until you are actually hired.
-Casey
YES it can, Most Local Departments will work with you but most state based Agency's will not.
-emt_me911
No, it doesn't. It DOES disqualify you from any of the armed forces though. As an EMT myself, I never had any problems with it.
You would really have to contact the local police or sheriff's department to find out for sure but I know many diabetics that work in public safety.
EMT
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