Are there height and weight requirements to become a police officer?

Question

I am 5 ft. 4 in. and weight 130 pounds. I am not sure if police departments require their male officers to meet a certain height and weight. I know my size and frame would probably not be very intimidating to criminals but Im pretty intelligent, dont PD's need intelligent people as well?

Answer 1

I think it depends on what line you join line PD, Sheriff, Constibal, or which ever.

Answer 2

You could be a MARINE I cant see why you couldn't be a police officer.You are a smaller target.

Answer 3

You are good to go....height and weight shouldn't matter

Answer 4

have you seen some of the officers out there??i dont think weight is an issue.Most of them cant keep up with criminal if they tried.

Answer 5

Many police departments require that your height and weight are proportionate or have weight and body fat requirements. For example, to be an FBI Police Officer, if you fall within a range in the chart below, you are eligible. If you fall outside of the ranges, you must meet the FBI’s body fat requirements. For males the maximum acceptable body fat is 19% and for females the maximum acceptable body fat is 23%.

Height Weight

5'4" 117-163

5'5" 120-167

5'6" 124-173

5'7" 128-178

5'8" 132-183

5'9" 136-187

5'10" 140-193

5'11" 144-198

6'0" 148-204

6'1" 152-209

6'2" 156-215

6'3" 160-220

6'4" 169-231

6'5" 174-238

As you can see, you would have no problem in this case. Police departments definitely need and want intelligent people with good common sense and decision making skills that want to serve and protect. Good luck! Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information about becoming a police officer.