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I will be turning 38 years old in February 2010. I have always thought of a career in Law Enforcement. More like a passion. I just never had the opportunity. Do you think it is to late to start a career in Law Enforcement with my age?
Jeff,
No I don't think it's too late. I have friends that I worked with that were over 40 when they started. A lot of Departments have an age restriction of 35. However once you turn 40 it's against the law to discriminate. There are many departments that do not have that restriction. Go for it.
Jim
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Careers: Police
Answers by Expert:
Jim Pastore
Expertise
I am a 23 yr veteran Police Officer in Ohio. I also am a past FOP Lodge President. I am well versed in Ohio laws both crminal and labor related, as well as Police contract neogations.
Experience
I have been assigned to the vice unit, the tactical response team and am currently a certified crime scene investigator and a certified Police Instructor. I am curently retired on disability after being injured in the line of duty. I retired on August 23, 2000 after 23 years as a Police Officer. I am now living in the Ft Myers Florida area..
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