Chicago Police Applicant A.C. was disqualified from the eligibility list for the position of probationary police officer as a result of his background investigation, which allegedly revealed A.C. was arrested numerous times between 1993-1999 (aged 12-19) for various reasons including: trespassing and loitering, possession of a stolen car, and unlawful use of a weapon. With further disqualification based on his driving record, which included having his driver's license suspended for underage drinking, and driving on a suspended license. There were no current incidents in his background. A hearing was held and A.C. testified on his behalf. A.C. incurred a driving conviction on a suspended license to prevent a family member from driving under the influence, and on a separate occasion so he could get to work to support his family, his weapons charge was expunged. Despite dropping out of high school to help support his family, A.C. returned to get his diploma, obtained an Associate's Degree, joined the Marine Corps, was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, and earned a Bachelor's Degree between deployments in a year and a half with honors. A.C. also had an excellent work history with a security contractor, being promoted to Lieutenant. The hearing officer found A.C.'s personal and work history from ages of 16 years on prove that he is an extremely well-educated, responsible and reliable individual with strong leadership qualities who would make a good Chicago Police Officer. A.C. was immediately reinstated to the eligibility list. 16HRB087 (2016)