This bill amends N.J.S.40A:14-127 to allow veterans of the armed forces who are over the age of 35 to be eligible for appointment as police officers under specific conditions. It stipulates that if a veteran has served at least 10 days in a war zone, they may deduct up to two years from their actual age when determining if they meet the maximum age requirement of 35 years. This change aims to provide greater opportunities for veterans to join municipal police departments while recognizing their military service.

The current law mandates that individuals must be between the ages of 21 and 35 to be appointed as police officers. The proposed amendment clarifies that veterans who have served in a war zone can have their age adjusted based on their military service, thus potentially allowing older veterans to qualify for police positions. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.