Can you become a police officer if you are HIV positive?

Question

Can you become a police officer if you are HIV positive?

Answer 1

I don't think so because you couldn't pass a physical as far as the blood work (their insurance would be higher rates as it's a high risk job) but then I'm not sure they could deny you due to the discrimination factor so I say go for it!

Answer 2

probably different area to area. i`d call to see.

Answer 3

People with HIV can display no symptoms or weaknesses for decades with the proper treatment.  I think you should be able to become whatever your heart desires.  You are a human being with a disease that you didn't mean to get.  Discrimination is against the law.  I would follow my dreams no matter what stands in my way as should you.  Good luck and if all else fails hire an attorney.

Answer 4

I don't know, unfortunately in the field an HIV positive person could put others at risk in the event of a scuffle with a suspect.

Answer 5

even if you could

once it hit the local news

the public out cry would be so vast

that the only course of action would be  termination

so in reality  

no way