By Emma Siebold Previously, if you were 32 or older, your hopes of becoming a Malden police officer would be a distant dream. Until now. There is no longer an upper age limit for one to become a Malden Police Officer, thanks to a petition proposed by a Malden resident and backed by Mayor Gary Christenson and Police Chief Glenn Cronin. New members of the Malden Police Department, Giovanni Jean-Francois (left) and Michael Wadman (right), are welcomed by Chief Glenn Cronin (center) on May 3, 2024. Photo from Malden Police Facebook page. Bill H.2546, signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey on August 23, removed the upper age limit of 32 years to apply as an entry-level police officer, specifically for the city of Malden. Many surrounding communities, such as Revere, Everett, Medford and Somerville have no upper age limit for entry-level firefighters or police officers. The provision in Malden also previously blocked transfers from other public safety groups; a sheriff or corrections officer could not transition to the Malden Police Department if they passed
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