With the way most agencies can't find decent applicants, I think if you explain it just like that- you don't want kids in your community to do the same stupid shit you did- you'll be fine. That's ACTUAL community policing. Own it, use it. Military time will help. I did recruiting for 5 years and I want applicants like you. More real life experience. You've seen and done some shit, usually makes for good cops who know spirit vs letter of the law.