Law Enforcement (Police / Sheriff)

Varies by state & agency (e.g., POPAT, state POST agility tests) · Verified 2026-08-16

How the screen works

There is no single federal body-composition standard for law enforcement. Most agencies use a validated physical agility test; some screen BMI or body composition locally. Standards differ by state POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and by department.

Fill in your own measurements — the worksheet prints with the official thresholds above.

Your worksheet (Police / LE)

Your metricValuePolice / LE gateResult
Waist-to-Height Ratio0.486n/a

Police / LE has no federal body-fat standard — readiness is assessed by the physical test listed above, not a body-fat line.

Source & verification

Educational reference only. This scorecard is a planning aid, not your official assessment. Confirm current implementation with a recruiter, command, or hiring agency.

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