How old do you have to be to be a police officer in new york city?
You will need to be 21 years old and have 60 college credit hours to join the NYPD. The college requirement is only waived if you have 2 years of active duty military service. There is nowhere in the country that will hire a police officer at 16 (you must be 21 to own a handgun) and you must have a GED or highschool diploma everywhere as well. EDIT- Actually, “The King” once again, it is YOU who don’t know what you are talking about. I made 2 statements. 1.) There is nowhere in the US you can be a cop at 16. This is true. If you know of an exception, let me know. 2.) You must be 21 to own a handgun. I can quote you the Federal Law if you want. I am aware that there are a very few places that will hire you at 18. But she asked about the NYPD, and my answer is (again) correct. From the NYPD Recruiting website: Requirements to Be Hired: * Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on or before the day of hire. * Candidates must be a United States citizen on or before the day of hire. * O
