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Yes, so long as you're able to perform the duties required of you as a police officer.

Added: You can expect to undergo a particularly rigorous medical examination covering the specific area(s) that caused your discharge.

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Yes you may. You will have to go through the training at the police academy. If you pass of course your a cop. But you must pass all the physical portions of the test.

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Q: Can you still be a police officer with a medical discharge from the military?
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