Peace Officer Professional Standards

(POPS)

In 1998 the Kentucky General Assembly passed the Peace Officer Professional Standards Act. This legislation established minimum qualifications that applicants must meet to be employed in law enforcement throughout the State of Kentucky. 

Each of the events are administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC). 

Peace Officer Professional Standards

• Is a citizen of the United States;
• Is at least 21 years of age;
• Is a high school graduate or has successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination;
• Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle;
• Has been fingerprinted for a criminal background check;
• Has not been convicted of a felony;
• Is not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm;
• Has been interviewed;
• Has undergone a background investigation;
• Has taken a polygraph examination;
• Has taken a suitability screener;
• Has passed a drug screening test;
• Discharged under honorable conditions, if having served in the armed services;
• Has received and read the Kentucky law Enforcement Officer’s Code of Ethics;

Peace Officer Applicants only must also meet the remaining minimum standards:

• Has passed a medical examination;
• Has passed a physical ability test;
• Has not had certification as a peace officer revoked in another state.

          * Physical Agility Test

Five (5) physical fitness tests will be given in (3) hours, in the following order: ? Bench Press (% of body weight – conversion) ? Sit up Test (1 minute time limit) ? 300 Meter Run ? Push up Test (2 minute time limit) ? 1.5 Mile Run

https://docjt.ky.gov//forms/KLEC/2009/POPS%20physical%20agility%20brochure_9-23-09_v10a1.pdf
https://docjt.ky.gov//forms/KLEC/2009/POPS%20physical%20agility%20brochure_9-23-09_v10a1.pdf

Last Updated: 01/29/2015