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Trap,

Every police dept is slightly different when it comes to past drug usage policy.  You really need to talk to someone from the recruiting office at the specific department where you are interested in seeking employment.  What do you have to lose by asking?

Good luck.

Kona

Trap, 

There are  few problems that I can see arising for you in your quest for a LE job.   

First, your drug usage was not confined to "experimentation" or just your youth.  They will not look favorably on an adult using drugs.

Second, I really hope none of this drug use was during the time that you were in the military.  Believe me when I write that if they found out you used drugs while employed as a soldier they will NEVER hire you.   

Third, you exhibited a pattern of drug usage over an extended period of time.  While you may have indeed kicked drugs for good, in the minds of the hiring authorities there is still a BIG risk that you could revert and begin using again.  Especially consindering how easily cops come upon drugs out in the field.

I don't mean to shoot down your dreams but it seems very unlikely that you would be hired.  Perhaps if you waited another 5 years and applied for a federal job in which their only concern was drug use within the last 10 years then you might have a chance.

However, both Kina and Trap are right it never hurts to ask.