<p>Also, the OP mentioned having a couple of fender benders. I don’t know how representative my state is, but here is a list of disqualifying items (fender benders are not in the list…):</p>
<pre><code>Been convicted of a felony.
Been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty, moral turpitude, or other crime resulting in serious physical injury to another within the preceding 10 years.
Been convicted of two or more DWI offenses.
Been denied police certification, or had police certification revoked by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Illegally transported, manufactured or sold a controlled substance within the 10 years prior to application or who has used marijuana within the last year prior to application.
Falsely applied for certification, lied, or omitted information from the APSC application.
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