Internet Explorer 11 is not supported

For optimal browsing, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers.

[Police officers' mandatory retirement age] is in the hiring paperwork. It’s not a secret.

Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier, explaining that the coming shortage in the District's police force could be predicted. The mandatory retirement age is 60, with waivers allowed up to 64, though the rules ­haven’t been enforced in years.

Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier, explaining that the coming shortage in the District's police force could be predicted. The mandatory retirement age is 60, with waivers allowed up to 64, though the rules ­haven’t been enforced in years. 

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.