Driving Record: Some of the things they check and look at negatively are having a bad driving record – I mean tickets for things like speeding, reckless or careless driving, running a red light, or other tickets that show a general disregard for safety. I saw a person post a question in an on-line forum and ask if they would qualify after having 8 tickets and being arrested twice for not paying tickets. What do you think?
Suspended licenses are usually a no go also. You should have a clear record for a period of time (3-5 years) before you bother to apply. Or at the very least make sure it is for a minor infraction such as a faulty taillight. Remember the agency has to trust you with a patrol car that at times will be driven in emergency mode. If for some reason you have an on the job motor vehicle accident during one of these emergency responses, those acting on your behalf may have a difficult time proving guilt or innocence for that matter, with a previous history of reckless driving.
