Medical physical fitness standards and procedures for police officers candidates 2 section 60002 statement of purpose. Weight and physical fitness standards for police officer candidates. Males who are 5 feet and 8 inches should get their weight down to 169 pounds. To become a police officer you need to first take a written test. Im a 55 female weighing 120 lbs. These recommendations but you are very muscular then you are probably ok.

Height and weight standards. Most police departments impose proportional weight to height restrictions on incoming recruits. You must have a valid massachusetts drivers license. The findings of qualified medical examiners duly appointed by the local civil service commissions shall be deemed to be valid for the purposes outlined in these standards. Often such regulations have different height and weight standards for men and women. 510 height minimum weight 150 pounds maximum weight 190 pounds.

A with the enactment of the americans with disabilities act ada 42 usc. For example a police department might stipulate that a candidate who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall must weigh at least 140 pounds but not more than 180 pounds. Height and weight must be proportionate. The next exam takes place in 2019. Be courteous to all but intimate with few and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. Im in high school and im really interested in becoming a police officer but i feel like my height and weight might restrict me.

12101 et seq into law the council recognized the need to revise the height weight and physical. Is there a certain height and weight requirement to become a police officer. Following readers can view the police officer physical requirements regarding height and weight ratios. Height and weight qualifications. 58 height minimum weight 140 pounds maximum weight 180 pounds. My agency states in part.

We eliminated height and gender requirements in the mid 1970s. For example a male who is 6 feet tall should these weights are only general guidelines as we use body fatcontent and not weight to make the final decision. Allowable minimum recommended. 59 height minimum weight 145 pounds maximum weight 185 pounds. Every inch above 58 add 5 pounds. The state holds a civil service exam every two years to become an officer.

You also need to meet these requirements. 511 height minimum weight 155 pounds maximum weight 195 pounds.

Gallery of Civil Police Officer Height And Weight Requirements