Police / LE WHtR Standard (2026)
Varies by state & agency (e.g., POPAT, state POST agility tests) — There is no single federal body-composition standard for law enforcement.
The Police / LE gate
Police / LE has no federal WHtR gate. Readiness is assessed with physical tests instead: see the standards page.
Calculate your WHtR for Police / LE
Your measurements
U.S. customary units. Measure the waist at the navel with a flexible tape, relaxed, after a normal exhale.
Your WHtR
0.486
Joint-force screen: must be < 0.55 (Marine Corps: < 0.52)
Verdict by branch (2026)
| Branch | WHtR gate | Your ratio | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police / LE | — | 0.486 | NO WHtR GATE |
A PASS clears the initial WHtR screen. At or above the gate, the service runs a secondary body-fat evaluation (DoD Instruction 1308.03 corridor: 18–26% men / 26–36% women depending on branch and age). Estimates are educational — confirm with your command.
Secondary body-fat evaluation
Police / LE has no federal body-fat limit — see the standards page for the physical-test requirements.