You'd think the Boston Police Department's high-profile recruiting campaign and the call for more efforts to stop crime would motivate more people to sign up to take the civil service exam. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. The number of recruits who signed up to take the exam has dropped by 30 percent from 2005.
It seems that some people might not be signing up because they don't understand the requirements. If you're interested in being an officer or if you're wondering where the BPD is getting its officers, here are the requirements from the BPD's latest recruiting post:
"Candidates must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years of age as of April, 23, 2007; be younger than 32 as of May 19, 2007, be a U.S. citizen, be able to pass a medial and physical examination prior to appointment and have a high school diploma or MA approved equivalent."
Making funny noises and being able to throw your voice might help, too.
The exam is scheduled for May 19, and people can sign up until April 23. Check out jointheBPD.com for more.
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