A person must be no older than 35 to take a law enforcement civil service exam. That age limit cuts out qualified potential applicants.
For LEOs who retire at age 50 with 20 years of service, the formula is 1.7 % of the worker's average “high three” salaries multiplied by 20 years of covered service. This amount is added to 1% of the “high three” average amount multiplied by all years of service beyond the required 20 years.
Retirement Age The last day ofthe month in which the law enforcement officer becomes 57 years of age or completes 20 years of law enforcement officer service, ifover the age.
10 U.S. Code § 1253: Mandatory retirement age for general and flag officers is age 64.
The mandatory retirement age for NYPD is 63.
In general, law enforcement personnel are subject to mandatory retirement at age 57 or as soon as 20 years of service have been completed after age 57. The maximum age of entry, which is intended to ensure full retirement benefits upon reaching mandatory retirement age, is typically age 37.