D.C. high school graduates ages 25–40 could become police cadets

Police cadet eligibility would include D.C. high school graduates ages 25 through 40. Applicants would need to live in D.C. and have strong ties to the city. Local ties could include significant time living, attending school, or working in D.C. These rules would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override and a 30-day congressional review period.

Cadet graduates would have to serve at least five years in a row. This would cover people who complete required cadet training and service and join D.C.’s police or fire and emergency medical services department. Graduates would need to meet their chosen department’s other hiring requirements. This requirement would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override and a 30-day congressional review period.