How old do people have to be to be a Police Officer?

Question

Just a standered age, I kind of want to know?

Answer 1

21...due to federal gun laws, you cannot carry or purchase a handgun unless your 21

Answer 2

21 usually, 18 minimum

Answer 3

Ages 18-21 you can only be a cadet.  At 21, you can then be an officer.

Answer 4

You can enter the Academy prior to the age of 21, but must be 21 before graduating.

Answer 5

21, almost everywhere in the United States.

Answer 6

Everyplace is different.  Federal Agents usually just have to be 18.  I graduated the Border Patrol Academy with a 19 year old.  It was rough getting them to admit him to a bar without threatening to check the staff's green cards.

Answer 7

21 in the U.S, not sure about other countries.

Answer 8

At least 21 (generally, sometimes 18) by the time you graduate the academy.  There are limits too, depending on what Law enforcement agency.