Avsec, good to know they're not considered. But I'm confused as to what you meant by employers using that to asses my character. Does that mean it will show up on the background check, so i had better make sure I disclose it on the application? Or do you mean IF I click yes I have been arrested on the application then it would be to my disadvantage because that would be just a reason not to hire or consider me for an interview. I'm still at least a year from applying but its still good to know all this stuff now so I'm not scrambling last minute.