2007-01-25 15:18:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
21....gotta b legal for everythin...etc alcohol...dealin wit drugs...
2007-01-26 02:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can enter the police academy before you turn 21, but must be 21 by the time you graduate the academy because you have to be 21 in the US to carry a handgun.
2007-01-26 01:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by your mom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the state requirements. I had to be 21 years at the time of hiring. Some places require only 18 years at the time of hire.
Also, make sure you check the educational requirements. They change as well from agency to department.
2007-01-25 23:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by River 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each department has different requirements. Some are 18 but most large departments are 21.
2007-01-26 05:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by natelaero 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to 21 to be a fully commissioned police officer.
2007-01-26 06:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to be 21 in any part of the USA to be a certified peace officer because federal law states you have to be 21 to possess a handgun.
2007-01-26 00:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In every jurisdiction I am aware of you MUST be 21. That is because you carry a gun. Also, most major PD's require some college i.e. 60 credits. That is about 2 years of college.
2007-01-26 08:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where I come from you have to be 20 but you can not carry a gun or ride "solo" until 21
2007-01-25 23:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
21 in California.
2007-01-26 01:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by Cali Cop 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
21. if your not yet start gettin active and your face known in local departments you want to work for. they might help you pay or pay for you to go to the acadmey
2007-01-26 00:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
departments have their own set of requirements
2007-01-25 23:28:08 · answer #11 · answered by gooplic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋