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Many Degrees Of Separation For Local Police Agencies On Education Requirements
A bill making its way through the state Legislature would require incoming police officers to be 25 years old or to have a college degree.

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A bill making its way through the state Legislature would require incoming police officers to be 25 years old or to have a college degree.

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