A police officer must be responsible, reliable and worthy of the public’s trust.  To ensure that those seeking law enforcement careers meet the highest standards, law enforcement agencies conduct extensive background investigations into all aspects of an applicant’s personal history.  These investigations include, but are not limited to, credit checks and criminal background checks. It is understandable why law enforcement agencies would take the time and expensive of thorough research.  A police officer who is irresponsible or prone to corruption would be more of a liability than an asset to …