Yesterday, Osvaldo Hernandez was granted relief from civil disabilities putting him one step closer to his goal of becoming a New York City police officer. Hernandez served a 15-month combat tour as a U.S. Army paratrooper in Afghanistan and wants to continue serving the community by joining the NYPD. Unfortunately, Hernandez has a felony record. At the age of 20, he was charged with gun possession and spent eight months in jail. Convicted felons cannot carry weapons in New York State which would prevent Hernandez from working as a police officer. With his certificate from the Board of Parole, Hernandez can now be armed and apply for the NYPD. The final decision as to whether or not Hernandez is hired is now in the hands of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

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