New York City police members would generally retire at 65, with exceptions

Members of the New York City police force generally must retire when they reach age 65. This rule covers members of the New York City police force, with the listed job exceptions. Surgeons, a police roentgenologist and a veterinarian are excluded.

Some members may continue serving past age 65 until they meet a stated retirement or service condition. These exceptions apply to police force members who meet the stated pension, Social Security or city service conditions. A member who is not eligible for a pension at 65 may serve until eligible. A member in Social Security may choose to stay until earning enough work credits for future retirement benefits, but not beyond age 65. A member who has not completed 35 years of creditable city service by age 65 may continue until completing those 35 years. The 35-year service exception applies when a member has not completed those years before reaching age 65.

The law defines the mandatory retirement age for uniform members of the New York City police pension fund as 65. The definition applies to uniform members of the New York City police pension fund.