City eliminates upper age limit to become a Malden Police Officer
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. 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 the age cap. Cronin hopes that less restrictions will open the door to a more diverse and experienced candidate pool. “Things aren’t black and white, it’s about making decisions in the […]