Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Repealed.
(b) Repealed.
(c) Repealed.
(d) Repealed.
(e) To be eligible for appointment as a sworn member of the Metropolitan Police Department, an applicant shall have either:
(1) Successfully completed 60 hours of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university;
(2) Served in the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Organized Reserves and National Guard, for at least 2 years on active duty and if separated from the military, have received an honorable discharge; or
(3) Served at least 3 years in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality or state within the United States and have resigned or retired in good standing.
(f) An applicant shall be ineligible for appointment as a sworn member of the Metropolitan Police Department if the applicant:
(1) Was previously determined by a law enforcement agency to have committed serious misconduct, as determined by the Chief by General Order;
(2) Was previously terminated or forced to resign for disciplinary reasons from any commissioned, recruit, or probationary position with a law enforcement agency; or
(3) Previously resigned from a law enforcement agency to avoid potential, proposed, or pending adverse disciplinary action or termination.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-107.01. Minimum standards for members of the Metropolitan Police Department. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-5-107-01/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)