I don't know what to do when I'm 18 so I was thinking on doing that
2007-01-23 15:20:03 · 11 answers · asked by misscoolcat89 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The age to be a policeman is 21. It is not something you do - It is something you become. If you want to do it - then all you will do is pin on a badge and say look at me I am a lawman - If you become a lawman - You truly care about a real victim - You go after the bad guy with your heart and soul. when you become a lawman - you sacrifice - birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. You look back in the years behind and think " Did my sacrifices make a difference" - When you look ahead and find yourself alone " Was it worth it" - It takes a strong family to withstand the stresses of the job.
2007-01-23 15:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
21
2007-01-23 23:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cali Cop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
21
2007-01-23 15:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
21
2007-01-23 15:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the State of California its 18, but most agencies won't hire you untill you are 21 years of age, If your barely going to be 18, I would advise you to apply and try to get hired working as a Correctional officer for a County jail so you can get your Law Enforcement experience there, that way you lean to deal with people.
2007-01-23 19:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by 836 by K-9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Police Departments will not allow someone to enter their academy until that individual is 21 yrs old. In Chicago, where I has been working for 30 years, you must be 21 yrs old and have a mininum of 60 hours of College credit, or 4 years of military service.
2007-01-23 16:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by chiefvic1002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although most states require you to be at least 21, this doesn't mean you can't start preparing for your career.
Check to see if any local departments have explorer programs. Also, some states will allow you to start the academy when you are 20, as long as you are 21 at the time of graduation.
2007-01-23 16:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a commissioned officer, 21 years old.Although you can do certain adult things at 18, I know of no police department with commissioned police officers under 21 years of age.
2007-01-23 23:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of areas are changing the minimum age to 21
2007-01-23 15:54:41 · answer #9 · answered by jdphd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
texas used to be and I am sure still 18, depends on department policy.
we had to buy ammo for several of our officers, the fed age for ammo/hand purchase is 21.
I know nay sayers, bring it on, you are always around.
2007-01-23 20:25:00 · answer #10 · answered by countryboy1959 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋