Should the Minimum Hiring Age for Law Enforcement Be Raised to 25?

Should the minimum hiring age for law enforcement be raised to 25?

Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office lowers minimum age for corrections officers

Inmates at the Winnebago County Jail on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Rockford. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has decided to lower the minimum age for corrections officers to 18. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has changed its hiring policy to lower the minimum age for a corrections officer from 21 to 18. The department’s …