Salary : $55,310.84 - $69,099.94 Annually

Location : Sterling, CO

Job Type: regular Full time position with full benefits

Job Number: 11-00358

Department: Police Department

Division: Operations

Opening Date: 12/14/2023

Primary Purpose

MUST BE COLORADO POST CERTIFIED OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A COLORADO POST LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TO APPLY FOR THE POLICE OFFICER POSITION.

Patrols an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and takes special assignments in the protection of life and property.

Essential functions

Take command at scene of crime or accident; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances;
Completes police report to describe in a clear, accurate, and concise manner all primary and relevant case activity and developments; read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants;
Establish traffic surveillance to observe and detect violations of the Model Traffic Code and State Traffic Statutes; complete traffic accident investigations and required accident investigation forms;
Ensures that all required reports are completed in a timely manner;
Respond to radio and telephone dispatches to investigate citizen concerns including crimes in progress, crimes reported after-the-fact, accidents and disturbances;

Operates a computer utilizing such software programs as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of:
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations;
Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals;
Standard police practices, methods, and procedures; Approved and accepted methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence;
Police terminology and practices;
Good public relations skills;
Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police related tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Education : High School or G.E.D.

Experience : None

Training/Certifications:
P.O.S.T certified as a Peace Officer, Level I, by the State of Colorado
CPR/First Aid Certification

Special Requirements:

Possess and maintain the appropriate CO operator's license for the type of City owned vehicle which the employee may operate in the scope of employment;
Minimum 21 years of age and U.S. Citizen;
Must abide by City residency requirement to qualify for take-home vehicle benefit;
Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, normal color acuity.

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BENEFITS FOR THE CITY OF STERLING

The City of Sterling has an excellent and varied benefit program available to all full-time regular employees of the organization. Contained in the paragraphs below is a brief explanation of some of the elements that make up the benefit package. Most benefits are not available until the employee has completed at least six months of employment with the organization.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of Sterling offers health, dental and life insurance to full-time employees or employees that work 30 hours per week or more on a regular basis and their dependents. Insurance is provided through County Technical Services, Inc. (CTSI) in the County Health Pool (CHP) network. Employees choose doctors, hospitals, and other medical providers from a listing of groups that have contracted with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. There are two plans to choose from:

An $0 deductible per person, co-pay of $25 per visit; Prescription coverage is $50 deductible with varying schedules depending on drug choices. This coverage runs for the calendar year.
An annual deductible of $1000 per person, co-pay of $35 per visit, hospital charges vary. Prescription coverage is $75 deductible with varying schedules depending on drug choices. This coverage runs for the calendar year.

Dental insurance includes a $50 deductible per person and 80% employer-20% employee coverage on most procedures after the deductible. Orthodontia coverage is 50%. The total benefit per person can be $1500 in a calendar year. There can be two cleanings each year. Premiums depend on what coverage has been chosen with the orthodontia coverage more.

For cost sharing information, please contact Human Resources.

Life insurance coverage is $20,000 for employee and $2000 for spouse and $1000 for each child.

All of these coverages start on the first of the month after 30 days of employment with the City of Sterling.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

This coverage commences the first day of the month following 6 months of full employment with the City of Sterling. Premiums paid by the City, as such benefits are taxable.

This insurance is available for employees that suffer an illness, injury, or other physical impairment not associated with their employment that requires the employee, for personal medical reasons associated with that event, to be absent for a period of time in excess of eighty working hours (120 hours for designated fire personnel). Paid Time Off may cover this 80- or 120-hour waiting or elimination period for the employee. Short-Term Disability or STD is available for 56 working days or 448 hours whichever applies to the employee. This will occur in a calendar period of 90 days. The amount paid to employees on STD is 70% of the pre-disability rate of pay during the duration of the STD subject to maximum amounts. Employees must meet eligibility requirements on a continuing basis. Earnings are taxable.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Long-Term Disability or LTD is available for any employee the first day of the month following 6 months of full of employment with the City of Sterling. The LTD pays 60% of pre-disability earnings subject to a maximum. It becomes effective after the completion of Short-Term Disability. The LTD is 24-hour coverage. Eligibility requirements must be met for LTD and are similar to the STD requirements. Earnings are taxable.

PAID TIME OFF

Regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week earn Paid Time Off (PTO). Paid Time Off may be used for vacations, illness, off the job injury, medical/dental appointments, personal business, child care problems, pregnancies, for care of immediate family members, funerals, travel time for funerals, or for any other valid absence as determined by the Department Head or his/her designee.

PTO commences to be accrued at the start of employment. After six months on the job, PTO may be utilized for unscheduled activities such as injury, illness or family emergency. This is referred to as Unscheduled PTO. After twelve months of employment, employees may use Scheduled PTO. This process is used for vacations, scheduled appointments, and personal business and like matters.

PTO is earned on a graduated accrual basis determined by the length of time an employee has been with the City on a continuing basis. There are maximum amounts of accrual dependent on the number of hours an employee works per week.

RETIREMENT

All non-sworn employees of the City of Sterling are covered under the Federal FICA program. This withholds 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare. The City matches that contribution. In addition, regular employees working 40 hours or more per week and employed over a year by the City are eligible to receive a supplemental retirement benefit upon reaching the age of 59 ½. This plan is arranged and funded by the City of Sterling with no contribution from covered employees. The covered employee directs the investment of the funds. The plan is portable and is fully vested to the employee immediately. Upon separation from the City, the funds become the property of the employee. This plan is not available to part-time or seasonal employees.

Retirement for classified or sworn employees is covered under the Fire and Police Pension Association and governed by the board of that association under statutes established by State of Colorado. The employee's contribution is 10% (increasing 1/2% through 2022 when employee's contribution will be 12%) and the City make a matching 8% contribution of the base rate of pay. The City and the employee also make a matching contribution of 1.45% for Medicare purposes.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

As required by Colorado State Statute, the City provides Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage to pay for medical and compensation benefits for employees injured on the job. To assist in case management, the City utilizes a designated provider system in conjunction with the Sterling Regional MedCenter. This program helps monitor the progress of injured employees on the road to recovery and a quicker return to employment.

OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES ON A SUPPLEMENTAL BASIS

Deferred Compensation is an employee funded pre-tax retirement plan designed as a supplement to other retirement plans. Most employees have access to two of these plans, with Police Officers and Fire Engineers having access to three plans.

Pre-Paid Legal Services is a service for legal consultation made available on a subscriber basis.

Section 125 Plan is offered for employees to purchase certain insurance products on a pre-tax basis. Products include Cancer care, Intensive care and accident policies.

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS EXAMPLES OF BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CITY OF STERLING TO ITS EMPLOYEES. NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND NOT ALL BENEFITS OF THE CITY OF STERLING ARE LISTED IN THIS SUMMARY.

01

What best describes your skill level in Microsoft Office products?

Beginning
Intermediate
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None

02

If POST certified in Colorado, what is your certificate number? If this does not apply, please insert N/A.

03

Please list any foreign language(s) you use and specific reading, writing or speaking skill level.

04

I am aware that when requested by the City of Sterling, a background investigation and CVSA examination will be used to verify all of my answers on this application. I am aware that I need to check all of my answers carefully before I submit this application.

05

Are you a citizen of the United States of America? (Proof in the form of an original Birth Certificate, Passport of the United States of America or a Certificate of Naturalization will be needed at a later date)?

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This position requires working all shifts: days, swings, and graveyards on rotating basis to include weekends, nights, and holidays, Sunday through Saturday. Overtime is involved, also. Are you available to work all of the hours and days listed above on a regulaly rotating basis?

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This position requires a Police Officer uniform. Do you object to wearing a uniform?

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Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (or equivalency from an accredited school)? Please attach to application before submitting.

09

If conditionally POST certified in Colorado, what is the date of your Conditional Letter? (If you are do not have a Conditional Letter, please answer "No Conditional Letter".

10

If currently attending a POST academy, what is your expected date of graduation and the name of the academy you are attending? (If this question does not apply to you, please answer N/A)

11

Have you ever been refused insurance for any reason other than failure to pay? If yes, please explain, if no, answer no.

12

List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please include any state that your license has been refused or suspended. NOTE: As part of your background investigation, your motor vehicle record will be reviewed and compared against your answers below.

13

Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any high school or post-secondary school? (Post-secondary school includes any education beyond high school level.) If yes, please explain, if no, enter no.

14

Have you ever been placed on court probation as an adult? If yes, please explain and include date, County and State, if no insert no.

15

Have you ever been placed on a child registry in any state? If yes, please explain including date, County and State. If no, please insert no.

16

Were you required to appear before a juvenile court for an act that would have been a crime if committed by an adult? If yes, please explain and include date, County and State. If no answer no.

17

Have you ever been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or run-away? If yes, please explain and include date, County, and State. If no, please enter no.

18

Are you now or have you ever been involved as a plaintiff or defendant in any civil court action? If yes, please explain, if no, enter no.

19

Have you ever had a restraining order issued against you? If yes, please list date, County and State with explanation. If no, enter no.

20

Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked? (Answer No if it was due to administrative purposes; Note: all administrative suspensions must be PAST and reinstated with no current suspensions.) If yes, please enter date, County and State with explanation. If no, enter no.

21

Have you been convicted of or received deferred judgment for reckless driving? If yes, please explain and include date, County and State. If no, enter no.

22

Have you been convicted of, received deferred judgment for, or paid a fine for any violations while operating a motor vehicle that were related to or caused by alcohol, controlled substances, illegally used prescription drugs or other illegal substances? If yes, please explain and include County and State. If no, please answer No.

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Have you possessed, sold, illegally used or distributed any controlled substances or illegal drugs? If yes, please explain. If no, please state no.

24

During the course of performing police duties, if it became necessary to exercise reasonable force or to take a human life, would be you able to do so? If NO, please explain. If yes, state yes.

25

Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of, pled guilty to, received deferred judgment or sentencing for a felony under state/federal/military law? If yes, please explain. If no, please state no.

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Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime or ordinance violation, including domestic violence against a spouse or relative, which would bar you from possessing a firearm or ammunition under Federal or Colorado law. If yes, please explain and list County and State. If no, please answer no.

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Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of, had deferred judgment for, or combination of any misdemeanor crime? If yes, please explain and list County and State. If no, please answer no.

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I understand that to verify my qualifications for this position, I must submit with the application the following:*Copy of my POST certification or Basic Peace Officer Certification (if applicable)*High School Diploma or GED Certificate*DD214, if applicable*College transcripts, if applicable

29

Have you ever had your license suspended, revoked, cancelled, or denied? If yes, please explain. Include County and State in explanation. If no, please state no.

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Have you ever worked a schedule in which you were required to work rotating shifts which included nights, weekends, and holidays? If yes, please explain. If no, please state no.

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Phone number (pager, cell, etc.) that you can be reached from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also list phone number (pager, cell, etc.) where you can be reach after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends.

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Please list other names (alias, maiden and/or nicknames) by which you have been know. Include the time period for each of these names used.

33

Please mark your present marital status.

Married
Single
Divorced
Widowed
Separated

34

Please list all present and previous marriages. May we contact your spouse or former spouse? Be sure to answer both parts of this question. Answers should include date of marriage, birth name of spouse and place of marriage (City and State).

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Please list all children/siblings or step-children/siblings whether currently living with you or not. List full name of child/sibling, address, date of birth and phone number.

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Please provide parents name including full name of mother and father, address, place of birth (City, State, Country), date of birth, home phone, and if deceased, date of death.

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Were you reared by anyone other than your parents? If answer is yes, please provide full name, address, place of birth (City, State, Country) relationship to you, date of birth, home phone, and if deceased, date of death. If this question does not pertain to you, answer N/A.

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Beginning with your current address and working back, list each address at which you have resided since age 18 and the past ten (10) years, whichever is less.

39

Please list the names, addresses, and phone numbers of landlord for those periods when you have rented a home. Match the number and landlord with the address of the places you have lived.

40

List individuals, except spouse or parents, you have resided with since age 18 or in the past ten (10) years, whichever is less.

41

Please indicate appropriate education received status.

GED Certificate
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

42

List all schools, universities or colleges you have attended beginning with high school. Include month and year started and month and year ended and the degree obtained.

43

Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any high school, college, university, or any formal educational institution beyond high school. If the answer is yes, please explain with the name of the school, dates attended (to and from), type of discipline and if you were reinstated or not.

44

If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, provide the following information concerning your registration. Selective Service Number and Date of registration. If you have not registered, explain why.

45

If you are a male who reached your 18th birthday between April 1, 1975 and December 31, 1977, when there was no registration required, provide your classification, date, and Selective Service Number. If this does not apply to you, please state N/A.

46

Have you ever been denied entrance to any of the armed forces? If your answer is yes, please explain. If your answer is no, state No.

47

List U.S. military service performed as a member in the Reserve/National Guard/Active Duty (also make sure to attach a copy of your long DD214 form). List the date of entry (month and year) to the date of release (month and year), whether active or reserve, branch of service, rank, Service Serial number and type of discharge or separation. If you do not have military service, please state N/A.

48

Are you currently participating in any U.S. military reserve or National Guard program? If yes, please indicate branch and organization name. If no, please state N/A.

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Please list any disciplinary actions against you in the military service, such as court-martial, captain's Mast, Office Hours, Corporal Punishment or other actions covered under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. List date, specific charge, type of action and disposition. If answer is none, state none.

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List all period of military, unemployment or school here. Include reason, and date of from and to. If there is none, state none.

51

Have you ever been subjected to verbal, written, or documented disciplinary or corrective action because of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance? If yes, please provide, date company name, and explanation of each situation. If none, state none.

52

Were you ever involuntary terminated, asked to resign or resigned to avoid disciplinary action or investigation from a job? If yes, provides dates, company name and explanation for each situation. If no, state no.

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List all traffic summonses/tickets you have received since age 16 or over the last ten (10 years, whichever is less (not including parking violations or tickets). If none, state none.

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Do you possess a valid CO driver's license? If yes, list the license numbers, state, class and expiration. If you do not possess a CO driving license, provide the same information as above.

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Please state your date of birth.

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List all motor vehicle accidents you have been involved in since age 16 or over the last ten (10) years, whichever is less. List date, location (city and state), investigating agency and injury/noninjury. If none, state none.

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Please list State and Municipal offenses in Tampering with a witness/victim, theft under $100, theft between $100 - $500, theft between $500 - $15,000, and theft from a person or theft by receiving. Note whether committed, ticketed, arrested, convicted, or NA.

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State and Municipal offenses involving tobacco: furnish to a minor, purchase by minor, sales to minor; trading in public office, trespassing, 1st degree (house or car), 2nd degree (fences or hotels) or 3rd degree; violation of bail bond conditions, or violation of restraining order. Please list committed, ticketed, arrested, or conviction. Please state NA if none.

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State and Municipal Offenses relating to weapons" Concealed weapon without permit, possession a a dangerous weapon (silencer, machine gun, short shotgun, short rifle, ballistic knife). Please state committed, ticketed, arrested, convicted. If not applicable, state N/A

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State and Municipal Offenses: Abuse of public records, aiding escape, accessory to a crime. Please state committed, ticketed, arrested, or convicted. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and municipal offenses involving alcohol. Consume/possess anywhere by minor; sell/furnish, give to minor; buy/obtain by minor; consume in public/open container; sell without a license. Please state committed ticketed, arrested, or convicted. If not applicable, state N/A

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State and Municipal Offenses: Arson; 2nd Degree assault; 3rd Degree Assault; escape or attempt to escape; 2nd degree burglary; 3rd degree burglary. Please state Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses: Urinating in public; possession of burglary tools; child abuse (child under 16 years of age); compounding; concealing death. Please state Committed; Ticketed; Arrested; Convicted; not applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses: Contributing to delinquency of minor; criminal mischief, criminal tampering, 2nd degree; dispensing violent films to minors. Please state committed, ticketed, arrested, convicted or not applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal offenses: Disorderly conduct - Offensive utterance/gesture; abuses/threatens person; fighting; displaying deadly weapon; discharging firearm. Please state Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses: Disorderly Conduct- disturbing the peace; domestic violence; eluding police by vehicle; duty to report use of force by peace officer. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses: Ethinic intimidation; failing to disclose a conflict of interest; failure to obey a juror summons; false imprisonment. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or not applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal offenses: False report of a crime; false report of information to police; fireworks prohibited; forgery or fraud. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or not applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: strike/shove/kick; obscene gesture/language; following a person; initiated threatening communication; telephone contacts; repeated communication; insult/taunt/challenge; or stalking. Please state if Committed; Ticketed; Arrested, Convicted or not applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal offenses regarding harassment: harboring a runaway; criminal impersonation; impersonating a Peace Officer; influencing a public servant. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: indecent exposure; interference/obstruction officers; kidnapping; littering; interference with an educational process. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: menacing with/without deadly weapon; missiles, throwing at vehicles; unreasonable noise; obstructing emergency services personnel; obstructing government operations. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted, or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: Pandering; perjury, 2nd degree; engaging in prostitution; soliciting prostitution; public indecency. Please state if Committed; Ticketed; Arrested; Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: Reckless endangerment; resisting arrest; robbery; sales (without license or permit). Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted, or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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State and Municipal Offenses regarding harassment: Sex offender (failure to register); any form of Sexual Assault; simulating legal process; soliciting unlawful compensation. Please state if Committed, Ticketed, Arrested, Convicted or Not Applicable. If not applicable, state N/A.

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If you have ever, as an adult or juvenile, been arrested for, taken into physical custody for, been issued a misdemeanor citation, excluding traffic citations, or convicted of any of the above crimes, please provide the following information: date, agency/location, charge and disposition of the charge. If not, please state N/A.

77

As an adult, have you ever been placed on probation by any court. If yes, please give details to include when, where, and why. If not applicable, state N/A.

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Please list any other crimes you have may committed, REGARDLESS of whether contacted, arrested, and/or convicted, to include what, when, where, how, and why. If not applicable, state N/A.

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List all civil actions in which you were a party, i.e. divorces, bankruptcy, small claims court, lawsuits, etc. If none, state none.

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This section deals with drugs. Have you ever sold, smuggled or transported for sale or personal gain for Marijuana, cocaine (crack, blow), hashish/hashish oil. If yes, explain. If you haven't, state N/A.

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Have you ever sold, smuggled, or transported for sale or personal gain Methamphetamines (speed, crank, rock,ice, crystal); Amphetamines (cross tops, whites, bennies).

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Have you ever sold, smuggled, or transported for sale or personal gain barbiturates, hypnotics, or downers; LSD, Acid, Mushrooms or Hallucinogens; PCP (Angel dust, Sherm).

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Have you ever sold, smuggled or transported for sale or personal gain heroin or other opiates; steroids; pharmaceutical drugs not prescribed for you?

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Have you ever used, tried, or experimented with Marijuana; Cocaine (crack, blow); Hashish/Hashish oil; Ecstacy or other party Drug. If you have please state how many times, how many times after age 21, date first used and date last used. If not applicable, state N/A.

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Have you ever used, tried, or experimented with Methamphetamines (speed, crank, rock, ice, crystal); Amphetamines (cross tops, whites, bennies? If yes, how many times, how many times after age 21, date first used and date last used? If not applicable, state N/A.

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Have you ever used, tried, or experimented with barbiturates, hypnotics, or downers; LSD, Acid, Mushrooms, or Hallucinogens? If yes, how many times; how many times after age 21; date first used and date last used? If not applicable, state N/A.

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Have you ever used, tried, or experimented with PCP (angel dust, sherm); Heroin or other Opiates? If yes, how many times; how many times after age 21; date first use and date last used? If not applicable, state N/A.

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Have you ever used, tried, or experimented with Heroin or othe Opiates; Steroids; pharmaceuticl drugs not prescribed to you? If yes, how many times, how many times after age 21, date first used and date last used? If not applicable, state N/A.

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Is there any other illegal drug, narcotic or controlled substance not listed before that you have introduced into your body. Please list the drug; how it was ingested or consumed; dur