An applicant for a peace officer position discloses a misdemeanor conviction from 12 years ago that was later expunged. How should the background investigator treat this information?
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A
Ignore it entirely since the record is legally expunged
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B
Consider it as part of the overall background investigation even if it cannot be used as a disqualifier on its own
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C
Automatically disqualify the applicant due to any prior criminal history
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D
Request the applicant obtain a new court order before proceeding