Hey everyone,

I probably won't be welcomed for this. But here we go anyway:

About 8 months ago, I received an honorable discharge from the Navy. I was really psyched, since I could finally join the NYPD(it was actually one of the reasons that led me to the military upon graduating highschool). Unfortunately, I was hanging with a bad crowd when I got home(that I had to leave, stupid enough) and decided to experiment with MJ. unfortunately it the one time in my life, and the worst time it could happen. 2 months later, I had my medical screening with the NYPD. I had a hair sample taken, and I'm not sure if I failed... but to keep things short, I didn't want to stain my record so I didn't even chance it : / I did get calls saying I need to complete my application, and a letter saying I am on medical review hold and that I should continue the process. I accepted another job offer, and here I am... just feeling like an idiot for blowing such a chance in life.

first: I know that drug use is NOT something that should be tolerated in the police force, and second: I am not a habitual drug user, and honestly from the one experience it's not something I need in my life. 

I was just wondering if anyone happened to know- if I were to apply again to the NYPD in a year, would they use the same test and follow the same medical record or would I be retested? I am absolutely confident that I have no problems with a test now, as it was the one time. I'm just hoping I still have a chance to do this because I really honestly would love to serve in the NYPD. I hope I didn't offend anyone here, but does anyone happen to know for sure? And if I *do* decide to try again and they find something, will it ruin my record? I have a clean background so I'm a little nervous that everything will be ruined even after an honorary discharge : / If anyone would know about it, I would really appreciate some advice.

Thanks