Academy

The Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center (SALETC)

10001 S. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756
Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center website

Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)

Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training (AZPOST) requires all police recruits to pass the POPAT to graduate and become a certified officer in the State of Arizona. The test consists of:

  • 500 yard run
  • 99 yard obstacle course
  • Body Drag
  • 6 foot chain-link fence
  • 6 foot solid wood fence

Recruits will also need to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of Firearms, Driving, and Defensive Tactics in order to graduate.