Despite having the diagnosed condition of ADHD, the officer had a history of strong work performance and appropriate interaction with superiors. The Ninth Circuit held that the officer's ADHD was not a disability because it did not substantially limit his major life activities of working or interacting with others.

Can you be police with ADHD?

Police Officer with ADHD Not Protected by Americans with Disabilities Act. A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit limited the reach of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when a person has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Can you be a cop if you take Adderall?

Most agencies remove candidates who has used drugs such as cocaine, hallucinogens, modern designer drugs, heroin, etc. In most of the cases the requirement is that the candidate has not had any drug use for the past two or three years and in most departments any prior drug abuse may be a disqualifier.