Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT)
The POPAT is offered collaboratively by the Saanich Police Department and the Victoria Police Department.
Registration for upcoming POPAT testing sessions are now open, providing you with the opportunity to test your physical abilities and work towards a future career in law enforcement.
POPAT Assessment Stations
The POPAT test is designed to evaluate the physical abilities and endurance of aspiring police officers, ensuring they possess the necessary fitness levels for the demanding nature of law enforcement. By undertaking the POPAT test, candidates demonstrate their commitment to excellence, testing their readiness to uphold public safety and carry out the responsibilities of a police officer with utmost dedication and physical competence.
To pass the POPAT, the participant must perform all activities as per the defined protocol and complete the timed portion of the test within 4:15 minutes, and then demonstrate the ability to lift and carry the 100 lb torso bag a distance of 50 feet.
Station 1 - Mobility/Agility Run
Station 1 - Mobility/Agility Run
A 400-meter Mobility/Agility Run with obstacles and high jumps.
Station 2 - Power Training Machine
Station 2 - Power Training Machine
Also known as Push and Pull station, control 80 lbs of resistance while moving through 180° arcs.
Station 3 - STAS Machine
Station 3 - STAS Machine
Modified Squat-Thrust-and-Stand (STAS) activity followed by jumping over a 3 foot (.91 m) vault rail.
Station 4 - Weight and Carry
Station 4 - Weight and Carry
A rest period of 30 seconds is given between the end of Station 3 and the start of this station. Station 4 is an untimed station where the participant lifts and carries a 100 lb torso bag for 50 feet.
