It depends on the municipality. Some will take high-school grads as young as 17. In New York City, 60 college credits (with at least a 2.0 GPA) are required before the date of hire. Although 17-year-olds can sit for the exam, you must be 21 before you're allowed to be one of "New York's Finest." Other police forces have fewer requirements.
In the UK you need to be at least 18 years old, however you can become a Cadet at the age of 16, but you still need to finish school and apply to become a Policer Officer at the age of 18.
Some states are as low as 18, most, however require a person be 21.
depends on the city. usually 21. Some places 18
Certainly a police officer can question a 7 year old.
No.
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The answer depends on the type of officer: military? police? corporate?
Never in life.
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I'll answer this by repeating an old police adage - - "Fishermen can't catch all the fish in the lake either."
Can a 5 year old boy be a police man with cuffs and a gun?
How old do you have to be to become a police officer? Generally, towns begin hiring around the age of 21, or that is when you can submit an application.
i heard you have to be 18 to be a police officer in the state of arkansas, but you have to be 21 to be a state trooper.source: my cousin got pulled over and started talking to the cop about him wanting to be a future police officer.
In Ireland you will have to be a minimum of 27 years of age before you can apply to be a police.
They're not. Most retire by 45.