The topic is about exploring whether having an ostomy affects one's ability to become a police officer. The person who started the discussion is curious if an ostomy would disqualify someone from this career path and is looking for experiences from others who have pursued a policing career with an ostomy.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. There seems to be no inherent reason why having an ostomy would prevent someone from becoming a police officer. The main focus is on physical fitness and the ability to pass the rigorous training required by the police academy.

2. An example was shared about a person in a town who is part of the fire department and lives with an ostomy. This shows that people with ostomies can successfully perform in demanding public-safety roles.