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No age restriction on joining Law Enforcement?


Seems odd that a 47-year-old would join the police force, even if he's just pursuing a dream.

Think I'll pass on this one. I love Nathan Fillion, but a show about him being a cop wouldn't sit well with me after being such an avid fan of Castle (2009 - 2016). To me, he'll always be the writer who had an NYPD Detective as a muse.

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Some departments may, but our agency had a 48 yr old join up. He could run circles around guys half his age. Did a real good job, too. Ended up taking a job back in graphic design, which was his prior career, after about 5 years, but he was definitely a good hire.

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It is funny and serious ... and they tread the line well ... I'd say it's worth watching, but that is me.

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He is actually meant to be 40 not 47, and it is inspired by a true story so I am assuming some PD's allow it

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