How is can she make Dex a cop when he hasn't been thru the police academy? I guess so.
I Googled it and it says:
Q: What are the requirements to become a Police Officer?
A: Requirements for the position of Police Officer are as follows:
Qualifying Age: The minimum age of appointment is 21 years old. However, candidates are eligible to take the Police Officer’s Entrance Exam at seventeen and one half (17½) years old. Candidates may register for the Entrance Exam up until their 35th birthday.
Education: You must have earned 60 college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution or 2 years of active military service in the U.S. Armed Forces in order to be appointed to the title of Police Officer.
Residency: You must also be a United States citizen, have a valid New York driver license and live in one of the city's five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, Putnam or Orange counties within 30 days of being hired.