Hiring in the police department is all about background checks, because so few people can pass them. Even many of those who might otherwise be hired will lie to their interviewer or “forget” in their interview about things that appear on the check. However, someone with a clean record, who is forthcoming, and honest, and sincerely wants to be in law enforcement will NOT be rejected for any kind of racial reason whatsoever.
My son is a police officer and has been for 13yrs..My brother was Constable and we have other officer on the force..And yes you do have to have a good record to become an officer..