A new bill moving through the New York Legislature would raise the upper age limit to take the civil service exam for police officers from 35 to 40 in certain cases, addressing ongoing recruitment challenges.
Law enforcement agencies have seen a 60% drop in exam takers, leading Assemblymember John McDonald to push for legislative action.
Both supporters and McDonald argue the evolving nature of police work, which now emphasizes communication over physical demands, makes raising the age limit timely.
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