A letter of good conduct, also known as a police statement, is a letter you get from your local police department. It’s purpose is to show that you have been an upstanding citizen and have not gotten into any trouble recently. These are usually required for people who wish to work with children, or in any other social situation someone with a criminal record would not prosper. It usually takes a few weeks to get a letter of good conduct from your local police department, so if you need one, request it as soon as possible. If you do have a few incidents on your letter of good conduct, there is a good chance that you may be rejected for the job you are looking to apply for. It may be a good idea to accompany your letter of good conduct with a supplementary letter, explaining your offences and the conditions surrounding them. This doesn’t always work, but it is definitely worth the try if you really want the job!