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Just got in at 37! One of my best choices. More mature, has life experience to relate to some individuals, thick skin bc ppl will always be angry with you. Etc..
Well said! And you definitely stated, in a way, one of the golden rules of deescalation…not to let someone’s emotion determine your emotion. Easier to do with life experience. You stay well, and do great!
I’ll be 60 years old on the 31st of July and just started the process of becoming a Police Officer. Passed my agility obstacle test and written on the 25th of June. Looking forward to make the cut
@@k.c.3567 I tried but I received a letter saying something in my background caused them to discontinue with my application and I am not eligible to reapply. I’m looking for a way to find what is in my background that caused them to stop my application
41 here and one year in. While my life experiences helped me get hired, they have consistently been disregarded as irrelevant because they weren't earned as a cop. There seems to be an expectation to shut up and accept that I'm stupid and useless compared to those with seniority - not that I'm arrogant or treat anyone younger than me like they should listen to me.
@@lordchicken2879 My life experiences provide a perception and decision making ability that some of the lest worldly experienced can't replicate. Apply that experience and decision making along with the law and your agency policy, you can thrive.
Congratulations on your success I’m 42 and I’m having a tough time. I’ve applied at 3 smaller departments that don’t just hire laterally and I’ve never made it past the board interview. The last Chief I interviewed with called me up and recommended I pay my own way through the academy first. I’m hesitant to go this route as there is no guarantee of a job after graduation. Right now I’m looking into one of the big city departments but the hiring process is much longer. Could be a year before I even hear if my application was accepted. 🙄
I started in 1968 when I was 22 y/o, but as a Viet Nam combat veteran I had a lot more life experience than others my age who didn’t serve in the military.
You are great and this video is amazing and makes me feel so good. I am 51 and decided to join the Broward county police force. I have never done drugs, smoked cigarettes in my life and I also don’t do alcohol. I am in shape and training everyday to take the agility test. I was starting to get discouraged because of over thinking stuff due to my age. Thank you for your service and thank you for making this video.
You got this! I just turned 40 and if I could still work in LE, I know it wouldn’t be a problem on the physical side…as long as I stretched more consistently 😄
@The10CodeMindset lol. It took me longer because in 2017 I was 525lbs and havr since dropped all the weight and had to get into shape to do this physical test. That is my dedication.
You have helped me to be a better officer!!! I always recommend your Channel to my department!!! You are my inspiration and guide!!!! Thank you so much
Better officer how? Better at lying to get your way? Better at violating people’s rights? Better at what exactly?? Remember you are a Tax collector and nothing else. Also remember one day you will be no longer a cop and will be just like the rest of us having to deal with tyranny. Never forget it.
Good stuff, Scott! Applied for a Police Dept. at 37. Hired and went through the academy at 38 and have been on the road for my first year at 39. (The dept. was specifically looking to add older officers’) My experience has been that being a little older has worked to my benefit in terms of maturity and especially valuable life experience vs. some of the 20-somethings. The only thing that I’m bummed about is not having as much time left to be a cop as they do 😂 Thanks for the content- it’s valuable and I appreciate all of your wisdom!
32 this year and have driven truck for the last 7-8 years and im wanting to get into law enforcement my biggest worry is the physical aspect but from what ive seen here i have plenty of time, thanks for the motivation
Nervousness just means you give a darn, which is a good thing 👍👍 One month, it will be here before you know it! I made an academy video, if you haven’t watched it yet hope it is useful for you. Take care! th-cam.com/video/GKVC8SmtVbo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jJdyS3vS_-VmJkti
On the street to feel powerful? Lol sad. Remember you won’t alway be a cop. Soon when you’re out you will be like everyone else having to deal with tyranny.
I started the academy at age 51 I just retired last year at age 66. Assuming that you're physically healthy it's all in the mind. Everybody told me I would never make it through the academy. I told myself I would. But it's not all menthol, you must get yourself physically fit too. All this said I truly enjoyed being in the academy and was rather sad when the academy was over. To me it was just school. Physical agility and lots of pt yes. But I didn't psych myself out. I think this advice is good for anyone at any age. If you're thinking about it go for it would be my advice.
I'm 27 and am starting a police job now and to be honest I'm glad I waited. My entire 20's I've been in the Army and still am on a reserves basis after 5 years active duty and at 20 I had a lot of self development to work on and it wasn't until year 2 or 3 into the Army that everything started to click for me. I was a 20 year old that would have failed as an officer but now I'm a 27 year old that won't.
@The10CodeMindset I definitely plan on big things in law enforcement. I got hired on with one of if not the most difficult county Sheriff's office in my state. Lots of hard work over here in WA.
I felt like 27 might be too old. I am so glad that so many get started so much later. Thanks to all for the encouragement. Not sure if I can do it but this leaves me feeling better.
Thanks for commenting. 27 is definitely not too old. Speaking as someone who worked on the job from ages 24-38. :) I'm glad you found the video helpful.
I was looking for this comment. Thinking late 20s is old is honestly R word (can't say it on TH-cam) I just get so tired of people in their 20's thinking that's old, like the average life span is 35 or something. I joined the army at 31 and now in my 40s I am considering being a police officer. If anything, the minimum age of 18 for the military and 21 for police is too young. I was stronger at 30 than I was at 21 and absolutely a hell of a lot wiser. From the people I have spoken to, late 20s is the average age in the academy, so 27 you won't even be in the older group of the class from what I have seen. (might differ from academy to academy, also luck plays a role) I think a lot of people do military, get out, wander between a few jobs for a bit and then settle on police. People who want to be a cop at 13 and start the process as an intern at 18 or whatever are the vast minority.
I'm 34, went to community college for psychology, criminal justice and a few other courses but ended up switching to trade school for HVAC. Been a service advisor for a Ford dealer for the last 12 years and have a clean background... I help a lot of local municipalities with car repairs and have close connections with higher ups in a lot of local police departments.. I"m honestly thinking about talking to one of the powers that be at one of the local depts. to see if they would let me try out to become a cop. Do you think It could be worthwhile longterm to try and make the switch? Its something I've always wanted to do.
Thanks for commenting. Since you asked, I would start with a pros and cons list. I spoke to someone not too long ago who wanted to join in policing but he couldn’t afford the big pay cut. Pros Vs cons. Not saying that’s your situation but get pros, cons, intentions, and family scenarios listed on paper and then make a calculated decision. 34 isn’t too old by any means. Hopefully what I stated helps. I wish you all the best whether you enter LE or not.
That is an advantage of getting into it a bit later, that life experience and typically more maturity. Just keep showing up bit by bit in fitness and there's the compounding effect. Eventually, it becomes a way of life.
I will add, I did this. I loved the job, every day was a great day. Trouble is, the blue line is a blue wall, the senior cops try to push you off. Older cops don't trust you because you're new, younger cops don't know how to treat you because you're older but less experienced. Combine that with an agency that doesn't like outsiders, no matter how much administration wants them, and it's a recipe for being ignored, pushed out, and let go 2 days before your 1 year of probation ends. I miss it every goddamn day.
I left the profession at 38, not because of age, but for family. 😄 But let me say that at 38 I was still very fit for duty; and you will be too when the continuous effort is made. It might be tough taking advice from a 25 year old training officer but that’s the ego talking. It can be squashed. I wish you the best!
I am 35 years of age and I filled out a sheriffs application for my local department here in my town in Florida. They called me today for an interview that I have Tuesday morning. The thing I’m worried about is just the test.
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I go to the Academy probably in June, no set date just yet. However, I was issued my uniform and will be sworn in, in a couple of weeks at my official start date. So pretty much i'll just have to ride around with someone whos certified until i go to academy@@The10CodeMindset
That’s interesting. I haven’t heard of that, but that’s one heck of an opportunity to learn, a ton! 👍 I know you didn’t ask but here is some more advice: th-cam.com/video/HyLGr3V5xwU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AutaO-V8Nac68DV6
I always had an interest in criminal justice and becoming a police officer, but in my State of NJ, the age range is 21 but no older than 35; I just turned 40 this month. I don't even know if I would have passed Basic Training anyway because I've been in I.T. for years now and being in an office environment puts you out of shape quickly. And I'm making about $50k right now with two children.
@The10CodeMindset you know it bro so far, I've improved my run to bare minimal passing, but it's to push further beyond, and im definitely going to check out the video
There are a few issues for someone significantly older joining, and not just physical. Overall yes there is more maturity and more overall knowledge and experiences, but it's also on average harder to learn new things, you get set in your ways and it's harder to see things from a different point of view, same issue why the Military prefers recruiting young. More than that, if you're joining the police somewhere around 40 a lot of your colleagues and superiors will see your change as a form of Mid Life Crisis, and that's not an entirely unjustified view, you're asking them to trust you and potentially put their lives in your hands when they think you're there to basically scratch an itch and show you can still hang with the young crowd, you have to work twice as hard to prove you're serious.
I appreciate you brining up this perspective. To which I encourage those joining at a later age, put in the effort needed to learn and work well with others and for others when out responding.
Clearly, we don't have a good system for training and selecting police officers, so to use age as a factor for ruling a candidate out is asinine. Maybe we should have a much higher minimum age to become a police officer. Maybe that might give us better officers.
Thank you for commenting. The only aspect of law enforcement (that I know of) which rules people out based on age is federal. I believe if you're older than 37 you cannot join. But at the local level, people in their 30's, 40's, and 50's are joining.
The irony is you have to be in shape to be a police officer but if you look at some of these police officers they definitely don’t look like they’re in shape
I personally do not agree with the fact that many agencies don't set physical standards after the academy. It's up to the officers, and unfortunately many don't hold themselves to a fit standard either...but it can be done!
Thank you for commenting. If anyone is curious about a prospective department's pay, either visit their website or check out Indeed.com or ZipRecruiter I was stating the 30's-50's starting pay based on how there are more smaller agencies than bigger agencies. Now those metro PD's will definitely offer $50-70K, but I'd guess out of 18,000 police departments nationwide, the metro's don't even count for 10% of that. According to the BLS non-metro police officers, particularly in rural and small-town areas, typically earned less than those in larger cities. On average, these officers made between $52,000 and $55,000 annually. Starting salaries in these regions could be lower, often ranging from $35,000 to $40,000, depending on the local budget and cost of living. And what's shocking is that in the state of Mississippi, the average annual income of police officer is not even $45K. That's tough.
What rational person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country. 1. Audit Archive 2. The Civil Rights Lawyer 3. Shields of Shame 4. US - Corrupt Cops 5. Dirty Cops 6. Brutal cops
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Just got in at 37! One of my best choices. More mature, has life experience to relate to some individuals, thick skin bc ppl will always be angry with you. Etc..
Well said! And you definitely stated, in a way, one of the golden rules of deescalation…not to let someone’s emotion determine your emotion. Easier to do with life experience.
You stay well, and do great!
Thinking of doing this myself. Where did you join?
I’ll be 60 years old on the 31st of July and just started the process of becoming a Police Officer. Passed my agility obstacle test and written on the 25th of June. Looking forward to make the cut
60! Get after it 💪💪 I wish you the best!
GO FOR IT!!!
@@k.c.3567 I tried but I received a letter saying something in my background caused them to discontinue with my application and I am not eligible to reapply. I’m looking for a way to find what is in my background that caused them to stop my application
Respect to you sir! Age is just a number…good luck in your journey as a police officer!🫡✊🏾🤙🏾
Good luck man
Became a patrol deputy at 50. Age and wisdom does have advantages if you apply the lessons learned out of law enforcement.
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Thanks for commenting about that! Stay well, and do great!
@@The10CodeMindset I'm 4 years in now, an FTO, one of the most productive in patrol. It is truly a calling.
41 here and one year in. While my life experiences helped me get hired, they have consistently been disregarded as irrelevant because they weren't earned as a cop. There seems to be an expectation to shut up and accept that I'm stupid and useless compared to those with seniority - not that I'm arrogant or treat anyone younger than me like they should listen to me.
@@lordchicken2879 My life experiences provide a perception and decision making ability that some of the lest worldly experienced can't replicate. Apply that experience and decision making along with the law and your agency policy, you can thrive.
Congratulations on your success I’m 42 and I’m having a tough time. I’ve applied at 3 smaller departments that don’t just hire laterally and I’ve never made it past the board interview. The last Chief I interviewed with called me up and recommended I pay my own way through the academy first. I’m hesitant to go this route as there is no guarantee of a job after graduation. Right now I’m looking into one of the big city departments but the hiring process is much longer. Could be a year before I even hear if my application was accepted. 🙄
I started in 1968 when I was 22 y/o, but as a Viet Nam combat veteran I had a lot more life experience than others my age who didn’t serve in the military.
The military experience definitely helps.
My grandfather served in Vietnam as well in the Marine Corps! Served 22 years in fact… thank you for your service sir 🫡
You are great and this video is amazing and makes me feel so good. I am 51 and decided to join the Broward county police force. I have never done drugs, smoked cigarettes in my life and I also don’t do alcohol. I am in shape and training everyday to take the agility test. I was starting to get discouraged because of over thinking stuff due to my age. Thank you for your service and thank you for making this video.
I appreciate that and I wish you nothing but the best!
Scott thank you I’m 39 and going for it should be in by 40 if things go great. I needed this video.
You got this! I just turned 40 and if I could still work in LE, I know it wouldn’t be a problem on the physical side…as long as I stretched more consistently 😄
@The10CodeMindset lol. It took me longer because in 2017 I was 525lbs and havr since dropped all the weight and had to get into shape to do this physical test. That is my dedication.
OH WOW!!! That's peak determination and discipline! Please keep me updated on the journey entering LE.
I started the Police Academy on my 40th birthday in January of this year. I graduated in May and started working in June.
@@JenniferPerez-mv7df Congratulations!! Keep learning and stay vigilant!
You have helped me to be a better officer!!! I always recommend your Channel to my department!!!
You are my inspiration and guide!!!! Thank you so much
Oh wow! The pressure is on! I do appreciate the compliment and recommendation, very much.
Better officer how? Better at lying to get your way? Better at violating people’s rights? Better at what exactly?? Remember you are a Tax collector and nothing else. Also remember one day you will be no longer a cop and will be just like the rest of us having to deal with tyranny. Never forget it.
Good stuff, Scott! Applied for a Police Dept. at 37. Hired and went through the academy at 38 and have been on the road for my first year at 39. (The dept. was specifically looking to add older officers’) My experience has been that being a little older has worked to my benefit in terms of maturity and especially valuable life experience vs. some of the 20-somethings. The only thing that I’m bummed about is not having as much time left to be a cop as they do 😂
Thanks for the content- it’s valuable and I appreciate all of your wisdom!
Thanks for commenting and offering that personal experience you have had! Stay well and do great! And I’m grateful you like the channel.
32 this year and have driven truck for the last 7-8 years and im wanting to get into law enforcement my biggest worry is the physical aspect but from what ive seen here i have plenty of time, thanks for the motivation
With consistency in time and effort towards exercising you can absolutely get this accomplished 💪
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Dang same as me. I currently do cdl driving for brinks as i get my self in shape for the academy. Ive been a trucker my entire adult life.
Maybe don’t be out of shape?
I’m 35 a former bus driver and mail carrier. I’m in the prerequisites now for the academy
Outstanding!
What was your reason for joining? To try and feel powerful? Lol and to violate people’s rights? “thin Blue line” just means us vs them
I'm 35 years old and I'm starting my career in law enforcement for the lapd. These tips are very helpful will apply them
I’m grateful you found the video useful! Take care of yourself and never stop learning (and asking questions lol)
@@The10CodeMindset thanks. Take care as well . And keep the good work 👏 👍
35 here as well, and I'm beginning training to be able to pass the fitness test when I go through academy.
It's funny you mention Tony Robbins because you remind me of him.
How? Lol! People have told me that before!! Haha!
I’m 33 and going to the academy in a month. Im in the best shape of my life but still nervous as hell! Can’t wait to get through and onto the street.
Nervousness just means you give a darn, which is a good thing 👍👍
One month, it will be here before you know it!
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On the street to feel powerful? Lol sad. Remember you won’t alway be a cop. Soon when you’re out you will be like everyone else having to deal with tyranny.
I started the academy at age 51 I just retired last year at age 66. Assuming that you're physically healthy it's all in the mind. Everybody told me I would never make it through the academy. I told myself I would. But it's not all menthol, you must get yourself physically fit too. All this said I truly enjoyed being in the academy and was rather sad when the academy was over. To me it was just school. Physical agility and lots of pt yes. But I didn't psych myself out. I think this advice is good for anyone at any age. If you're thinking about it go for it would be my advice.
I really appreciate you sharing that, and providing the advice for others
Thank you man! Such a useful information!
You bet!!! Take care!
I'm 27 and am starting a police job now and to be honest I'm glad I waited. My entire 20's I've been in the Army and still am on a reserves basis after 5 years active duty and at 20 I had a lot of self development to work on and it wasn't until year 2 or 3 into the Army that everything started to click for me. I was a 20 year old that would have failed as an officer but now I'm a 27 year old that won't.
Outstanding! And 27 is still plenty young enough to get in the game 👍👏
@The10CodeMindset I definitely plan on big things in law enforcement. I got hired on with one of if not the most difficult county Sheriff's office in my state. Lots of hard work over here in WA.
I felt like 27 might be too old. I am so glad that so many get started so much later. Thanks to all for the encouragement. Not sure if I can do it but this leaves me feeling better.
Thanks for commenting. 27 is definitely not too old. Speaking as someone who worked on the job from ages 24-38. :)
I'm glad you found the video helpful.
I was looking for this comment. Thinking late 20s is old is honestly R word (can't say it on TH-cam) I just get so tired of people in their 20's thinking that's old, like the average life span is 35 or something. I joined the army at 31 and now in my 40s I am considering being a police officer. If anything, the minimum age of 18 for the military and 21 for police is too young. I was stronger at 30 than I was at 21 and absolutely a hell of a lot wiser. From the people I have spoken to, late 20s is the average age in the academy, so 27 you won't even be in the older group of the class from what I have seen. (might differ from academy to academy, also luck plays a role) I think a lot of people do military, get out, wander between a few jobs for a bit and then settle on police. People who want to be a cop at 13 and start the process as an intern at 18 or whatever are the vast minority.
Thank you for this.
Hey! I'm glad you noticed it! Sorry it took me a few weeks.
I'm 34, went to community college for psychology, criminal justice and a few other courses but ended up switching to trade school for HVAC. Been a service advisor for a Ford dealer for the last 12 years and have a clean background... I help a lot of local municipalities with car repairs and have close connections with higher ups in a lot of local police departments.. I"m honestly thinking about talking to one of the powers that be at one of the local depts. to see if they would let me try out to become a cop. Do you think It could be worthwhile longterm to try and make the switch? Its something I've always wanted to do.
Thanks for commenting. Since you asked, I would start with a pros and cons list. I spoke to someone not too long ago who wanted to join in policing but he couldn’t afford the big pay cut. Pros Vs cons. Not saying that’s your situation but get pros, cons, intentions, and family scenarios listed on paper and then make a calculated decision. 34 isn’t too old by any means. Hopefully what I stated helps. I wish you all the best whether you enter LE or not.
Great Video Content and Amazing Police Officer
Thank you. I’m a former officer now, and miss it a lot. But, I will continue to share what I learned during the career
I'm working to join at 33. I don't think the age is as big of a problem as me not staying in shape most of my life.
I definitely feel I wasn't mentally ready when I was younger.
That is an advantage of getting into it a bit later, that life experience and typically more maturity. Just keep showing up bit by bit in fitness and there's the compounding effect. Eventually, it becomes a way of life.
@@The10CodeMindset thanks for all the advice for those aspiring to join the force!
I will add, I did this. I loved the job, every day was a great day. Trouble is, the blue line is a blue wall, the senior cops try to push you off. Older cops don't trust you because you're new, younger cops don't know how to treat you because you're older but less experienced. Combine that with an agency that doesn't like outsiders, no matter how much administration wants them, and it's a recipe for being ignored, pushed out, and let go 2 days before your 1 year of probation ends. I miss it every goddamn day.
I am 49 just started back on the treadmill and physical fitness and plan, then I will be back at it...
Get after it 💪💪
And thanks for commenting
Amazing video thank you
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
@@The10CodeMindset loved it trying to get a little more in shape and apply to my local county police department they have openings for veterans
George Foreman won back the heavy weight title at the age of 48
A beast!
But also good reasoning to put in the work and not settle for “I’m too old for this”…as I’ve heard people in their late 30’s say 😕
Im 38 and considering starting the part-time academy this January while working full time. I'd be 39 at graduation.
I left the profession at 38, not because of age, but for family. 😄
But let me say that at 38 I was still very fit for duty; and you will be too when the continuous effort is made. It might be tough taking advice from a 25 year old training officer but that’s the ego talking. It can be squashed. I wish you the best!
I am 35 years of age and I filled out a sheriffs application for my local department here in my town in Florida. They called me today for an interview that I have Tuesday morning. The thing I’m worried about is just the test.
I wish you the best!
Rule of thumb for police tests, don’t overthink them.
...im looking to join an LEA in my late 40s...
Me too and good luck to you
Wish you all the best! Take care!
@@The10CodeMindset 🔟 CodeMindset your channel rocks. You seem like a fair guy- keep posting because your positive energy is priceless and highly needed in today's climate.
I really appreciate it. That means a lot.
Hey Scott great video. Would you mind sharing why you left?
Thanks! Glad you liked the video.
The career wasn’t working out for my family anymore. As hard as it was to leave, I realized I had to put them first.
I started when I was 25. Worked a couple years and left due to some seriously bad politics. Now at 43, I’m considering going back (to another dept)
Cool! Well, not cool what happened several years ago due to politics BUT the fact you’re considering going back in after all these years. 👍👍
i'm 33 years old and just was hired onto my local dept.
Congratulations 👍👍 Attending the rookie school next, or have you already completed it?
I go to the Academy probably in June, no set date just yet. However, I was issued my uniform and will be sworn in, in a couple of weeks at my official start date. So pretty much i'll just have to ride around with someone whos certified until i go to academy@@The10CodeMindset
That’s interesting. I haven’t heard of that, but that’s one heck of an opportunity to learn, a ton! 👍 I know you didn’t ask but here is some more advice: th-cam.com/video/HyLGr3V5xwU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AutaO-V8Nac68DV6
I always had an interest in criminal justice and becoming a police officer, but in my State of NJ, the age range is 21 but no older than 35; I just turned 40 this month. I don't even know if I would have passed Basic Training anyway because I've been in I.T. for years now and being in an office environment puts you out of shape quickly. And I'm making about $50k right now with two children.
Thanks for commenting. Are you sure local law enforcement in NJ wont allow anyone after 35?
Im 32yrs old and im working for the Sheriff's as a CO next year hopefully ill be fit enough for the Police Academy
Get after it 💪💪
Here’s a video for you about the academy:
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@The10CodeMindset you know it bro so far, I've improved my run to bare minimal passing, but it's to push further beyond, and im definitely going to check out the video
You got this! Keep showing up 👍
George Foreman age 45, Bernard Hopkins 46
Heck yeah!
There are a few issues for someone significantly older joining, and not just physical. Overall yes there is more maturity and more overall knowledge and experiences, but it's also on average harder to learn new things, you get set in your ways and it's harder to see things from a different point of view, same issue why the Military prefers recruiting young. More than that, if you're joining the police somewhere around 40 a lot of your colleagues and superiors will see your change as a form of Mid Life Crisis, and that's not an entirely unjustified view, you're asking them to trust you and potentially put their lives in your hands when they think you're there to basically scratch an itch and show you can still hang with the young crowd, you have to work twice as hard to prove you're serious.
I appreciate you brining up this perspective. To which I encourage those joining at a later age, put in the effort needed to learn and work well with others and for others when out responding.
Bump that test up .
Where are entry level officers making in the 30s-50s?
The average is around $47K but at bigger departments (particularly in California) the pay can be higher.
Hi, I'm 5'5".Is there any height requirement to become a police officer?
In the state where I worked, 5'5", no problem. I worked with officers who were shorter than that. Go for it!
Abraham lived to be over 100 years…. Caleb was strong all his life. It’s in the Bible.The secret is in the Bible!!
Good thing God’s word isn’t secret! 😃
Thanks be to Him! ✝️
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Thanks!
Clearly, we don't have a good system for training and selecting police officers, so to use age as a factor for ruling a candidate out is asinine. Maybe we should have a much higher minimum age to become a police officer. Maybe that might give us better officers.
Thank you for commenting. The only aspect of law enforcement (that I know of) which rules people out based on age is federal. I believe if you're older than 37 you cannot join. But at the local level, people in their 30's, 40's, and 50's are joining.
The irony is you have to be in shape to be a police officer but if you look at some of these police officers they definitely don’t look like they’re in shape
I personally do not agree with the fact that many agencies don't set physical standards after the academy. It's up to the officers, and unfortunately many don't hold themselves to a fit standard either...but it can be done!
Schutzstaffel
Is 28 too late to join?
Not at all! 👍
Most police departments pay 50-70K a year starting. Idk where you got the 30K from. More false narratives..
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I was stating the 30's-50's starting pay based on how there are more smaller agencies than bigger agencies. Now those metro PD's will definitely offer $50-70K, but I'd guess out of 18,000 police departments nationwide, the metro's don't even count for 10% of that.
According to the BLS non-metro police officers, particularly in rural and small-town areas, typically earned less than those in larger cities. On average, these officers made between $52,000 and $55,000 annually. Starting salaries in these regions could be lower, often ranging from $35,000 to $40,000, depending on the local budget and cost of living.
And what's shocking is that in the state of Mississippi, the average annual income of police officer is not even $45K. That's tough.
What rational person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country.
1. Audit Archive
2. The Civil Rights Lawyer
3. Shields of Shame
4. US - Corrupt Cops
5. Dirty Cops
6. Brutal cops
Same comment you left on another video. Who's paying you? 😂