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[Foriegn power]

I think your age is very appropriate for law enforcement, as long you have done some life accomplishments and have kept a clean record. I think it works both ways, young people want to get into L.E but they have something shady in their short past, vice versa.

[bshnt2015]

My friend joined OPD at 40 and several co-workers started at 41, so I wouldn't think it should stop you unless you' re out of shape, lack life experience, no education and have previous arrest record. If it's a knee jerk career choice, look carefully and do some run along with several local PD. Is your family behind you in this choice?

[franco802]

We have Reserves in their 70's lol. Well, they look like they are in their 70's, may be late 60's.

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[speeedracerr]

If Im not mistaken... Only State and Federal Law Enforcement Positions have age restrictions vs. City and County which do not.

e.g. California State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigations have a 35yrs (I believe) and 37yrs respectively.

[Jonathan Doe]

I have seen and trained many military retirees in the academy. Some of them were "older" (passed 40), but had better attitude than the "young kids". I think many agencies lifted upper age limits.

[panzer]

as long as you can do it you never to old prove them wrong