Was wondering the reasoning behind having a mandatory retirement age? Is it good for turnover within the department? Good for constantly recycling supervisory staff and enhancing promotional opportunities? A good tool to ensure physical fitness and mental sharpness?
Those of you that work for an agency that has mandatory retirement, are you in favor of it? If so, why? If not, why?
I work for a big city department that does not have a mandatory retirement age. I feel that because of this, many times officers "hang on" and just don't leave. While I don't feel that a mandated retirement age should be too young, I do feel that somewhere around 60 would be appropriate.
Those of you that work for an agency that has mandatory retirement, are you in favor of it? If so, why? If not, why?
I work for a big city department that does not have a mandatory retirement age. I feel that because of this, many times officers "hang on" and just don't leave. While I don't feel that a mandated retirement age should be too young, I do feel that somewhere around 60 would be appropriate.
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