Comprehensive Assessment and
Evaluation Report: West
Virginia Law Enforcement
Professional Standards (LEPS)
Certification
PART 0: Table of Contents
Section Title Cognitive Tier Focus Area
PART I Assessment Preview Pre-Assessment Critical LEPS Axioms,
and Axiomatic State Code, CSR 149-2
Framework
PART II The Elite Test Bank Comprehensive Full Examination
Gauntlet
- Tier 1 Foundational Syntax & Knowledge/Comprehen Statutory Definitions,
Application (Q1–Q10) sion Timelines, PAT
Standards
- Tier 2 Complex Application & Application/Analysis Field Simulations,
Simulation (Q11–Q20) Administrative Liability,
Firearms
- Tier 3 Grandmaster Synthesis Evaluation/Synthesis High-Stakes
(Q21–Q30) Multi-Variable
Syntheses,
Decertification
PART III Conclusion and Strategic Systemic Risk and
Strategic Implications Compliance Mastery
PART I: Assessment Preview and Axiomatic
,Framework
Mastery of the West Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards (LEPS) framework is the
ultimate shield against systemic liability and the revocation of operational authority. This
assessment forges raw legal theory into tactical administrative competence, ensuring every
action aligns flawlessly with state statutes and constitutional mandates.
The "Critical Axioms" Cheat Sheet
● The 90-Day Uncertified Mandate: Uncertified personnel have exactly ninety (90)
calendar days from the date of employment to submit a fully completed, medically
accepted application to the West Virginia State Police Academy. During this
pre-certification window, they MUST remain under the direct supervision of a certified law
enforcement officer.
● The 10-Day CIS Reporting Rule: A Change-In-Status (CIS) form must be submitted to
the LEPS Subcommittee within ten (10) days for any employment change, including
hiring, termination, promotion, or extended leave.
● The 40th Percentile Physical Standard: Entry-level physical agility testing (PAT) strictly
follows the Cooper Institute 40th percentile Single Standard Norm: 28 sit-ups (one
minute), 18 push-ups (one minute), and a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 36 seconds.
● The 16/32 In-Service & Firearms Law: Active certification requires a minimum of 16
hours of annual in-service training (maximum 25% online). Firearms qualification requires
two semi-annual shoots, separated by at least three (3) months, utilizing a minimum
32-round course, with one mandatory low-light iteration.
● The 24-Month Recertification Threshold: A separation from active West Virginia law
enforcement of more than twenty-four (24) months triggers a mandatory LEPS
Subcommittee review, eliminating automatic reactivation and requiring a formal
application to the academy.
PART II: THE ELITE TEST BANK
Tier 1: Foundational Syntax & Application
Q1: A municipal police department hires a recruit with no prior law enforcement experience. The
recruit begins work on October 1st and is immediately placed on payroll. Based on West Virginia
CSR 149-2 and LEPS mandates, what is the ABSOLUTE LATEST action the department must
take regarding this recruit's basic academy admission? A) The agency must secure an official
graduation date for the recruit within one calendar year of the hiring date. B) The recruit must
complete a 16-hour temporary on-the-job training program before assuming sworn arrest
powers. C) A medically accepted application to the West Virginia State Police Academy must be
submitted within 90 calendar days of employment. D) The recruit must pass the West Virginia
state law examination within 30 days to receive temporary certification status.
● The Answer: C (A medically accepted application to the West Virginia State Police
Academy must be submitted within 90 calendar days of employment.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ A is incorrect: The statute dictates the timeline for the application submission, not
the graduation date, as academy backlogs and scheduling constraints are beyond
, the agency's direct administrative control.
○ B is incorrect: West Virginia LEPS explicitly states there is "NO time allowed as a
temporary officer or for on the job training" as a substitute for standard certification
protocols.
○ D is incorrect: There is no "temporary certification" granted by simply taking a state
law examination prior to completing the academy.
The Mentor's Analysis: The state grants no grace period for administrative delays.
Employment officially begins the moment an individual is in a position to exercise sworn arrest
powers, starting the 90-day clock immediately. By utilizing CSR 149-2-8.2.a, agencies bypass
the trap of utilizing uncertified personnel indefinitely. Professional/Academic Intuition: The
90-day application rule is a hard administrative boundary; failure to comply results in the
immediate termination of the officer's law enforcement capacity.
Q2: A deputy sheriff resigns from a county agency in good standing on March 15th to accept a
position in the private sector. Based on the administrative requirements of the LEPS
Subcommittee, what is the IMMEDIATE administrative reporting requirement for the employing
agency? A) Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form to LEPS Staff within ten (10) days of the
resignation. B) Revoke the deputy's certification within the LEPSIS database immediately. C)
Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form only if the deputy joins another West Virginia law
enforcement agency. D) Confiscate the deputy's service weapon and submit a separation report
within thirty (30) days.
● The Answer: A (Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form to LEPS Staff within ten (10) days
of the resignation.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ B is incorrect: Only the LEPS Subcommittee has the statutory authority to revoke or
suspend a certification; local agencies merely report the status change to the state.
○ C is incorrect: The CIS form is universally required for any form of separation,
promotion, or extended leave, regardless of the officer's future employment plans.
○ D is incorrect: A 30-day timeline violates the strict 10-day statutory mandate for
status reporting required by the LEPS Subcommittee.
The Mentor's Analysis: Administrative accountability is the bedrock of state oversight. The
LEPS Information System (LEPSIS) requires real-time data to track the precise active or
inactive status of the state's sworn personnel. By utilizing the 10-Day CIS Rule, you bypass the
trap of state audits uncovering ghost officers on a department roster. Professional/Academic
Intuition: Any change in duty status—from promotion to resignation—starts a strict 10-day
reporting countdown.
Q3: An applicant is undergoing the Physical Agility Test (PAT) for entry into the West Virginia
State Police Academy. Based on the current physical standards adopted from the Cooper
Institute of Aerobics Research, which performance constitutes a PASSING score? A) 25 sit-ups
in one minute, 20 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 15:00. B) 28 sit-ups in one
minute, 18 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 14:36. C) 30 sit-ups in one minute, 15
push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 12:30. D) 20 sit-ups in one minute, 20 push-ups in
one minute, and a 1-mile run in 10:00.
● The Answer: B (28 sit-ups in one minute, 18 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run
in 14:36.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ A is incorrect: The run time of 15:00 fails the 14:36 maximum threshold, and 25
sit-ups fail the minimum requirement of 28.
○ C is incorrect: While the sit-ups and run time exceed the standard, 15 push-ups fall
Evaluation Report: West
Virginia Law Enforcement
Professional Standards (LEPS)
Certification
PART 0: Table of Contents
Section Title Cognitive Tier Focus Area
PART I Assessment Preview Pre-Assessment Critical LEPS Axioms,
and Axiomatic State Code, CSR 149-2
Framework
PART II The Elite Test Bank Comprehensive Full Examination
Gauntlet
- Tier 1 Foundational Syntax & Knowledge/Comprehen Statutory Definitions,
Application (Q1–Q10) sion Timelines, PAT
Standards
- Tier 2 Complex Application & Application/Analysis Field Simulations,
Simulation (Q11–Q20) Administrative Liability,
Firearms
- Tier 3 Grandmaster Synthesis Evaluation/Synthesis High-Stakes
(Q21–Q30) Multi-Variable
Syntheses,
Decertification
PART III Conclusion and Strategic Systemic Risk and
Strategic Implications Compliance Mastery
PART I: Assessment Preview and Axiomatic
,Framework
Mastery of the West Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards (LEPS) framework is the
ultimate shield against systemic liability and the revocation of operational authority. This
assessment forges raw legal theory into tactical administrative competence, ensuring every
action aligns flawlessly with state statutes and constitutional mandates.
The "Critical Axioms" Cheat Sheet
● The 90-Day Uncertified Mandate: Uncertified personnel have exactly ninety (90)
calendar days from the date of employment to submit a fully completed, medically
accepted application to the West Virginia State Police Academy. During this
pre-certification window, they MUST remain under the direct supervision of a certified law
enforcement officer.
● The 10-Day CIS Reporting Rule: A Change-In-Status (CIS) form must be submitted to
the LEPS Subcommittee within ten (10) days for any employment change, including
hiring, termination, promotion, or extended leave.
● The 40th Percentile Physical Standard: Entry-level physical agility testing (PAT) strictly
follows the Cooper Institute 40th percentile Single Standard Norm: 28 sit-ups (one
minute), 18 push-ups (one minute), and a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 36 seconds.
● The 16/32 In-Service & Firearms Law: Active certification requires a minimum of 16
hours of annual in-service training (maximum 25% online). Firearms qualification requires
two semi-annual shoots, separated by at least three (3) months, utilizing a minimum
32-round course, with one mandatory low-light iteration.
● The 24-Month Recertification Threshold: A separation from active West Virginia law
enforcement of more than twenty-four (24) months triggers a mandatory LEPS
Subcommittee review, eliminating automatic reactivation and requiring a formal
application to the academy.
PART II: THE ELITE TEST BANK
Tier 1: Foundational Syntax & Application
Q1: A municipal police department hires a recruit with no prior law enforcement experience. The
recruit begins work on October 1st and is immediately placed on payroll. Based on West Virginia
CSR 149-2 and LEPS mandates, what is the ABSOLUTE LATEST action the department must
take regarding this recruit's basic academy admission? A) The agency must secure an official
graduation date for the recruit within one calendar year of the hiring date. B) The recruit must
complete a 16-hour temporary on-the-job training program before assuming sworn arrest
powers. C) A medically accepted application to the West Virginia State Police Academy must be
submitted within 90 calendar days of employment. D) The recruit must pass the West Virginia
state law examination within 30 days to receive temporary certification status.
● The Answer: C (A medically accepted application to the West Virginia State Police
Academy must be submitted within 90 calendar days of employment.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ A is incorrect: The statute dictates the timeline for the application submission, not
the graduation date, as academy backlogs and scheduling constraints are beyond
, the agency's direct administrative control.
○ B is incorrect: West Virginia LEPS explicitly states there is "NO time allowed as a
temporary officer or for on the job training" as a substitute for standard certification
protocols.
○ D is incorrect: There is no "temporary certification" granted by simply taking a state
law examination prior to completing the academy.
The Mentor's Analysis: The state grants no grace period for administrative delays.
Employment officially begins the moment an individual is in a position to exercise sworn arrest
powers, starting the 90-day clock immediately. By utilizing CSR 149-2-8.2.a, agencies bypass
the trap of utilizing uncertified personnel indefinitely. Professional/Academic Intuition: The
90-day application rule is a hard administrative boundary; failure to comply results in the
immediate termination of the officer's law enforcement capacity.
Q2: A deputy sheriff resigns from a county agency in good standing on March 15th to accept a
position in the private sector. Based on the administrative requirements of the LEPS
Subcommittee, what is the IMMEDIATE administrative reporting requirement for the employing
agency? A) Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form to LEPS Staff within ten (10) days of the
resignation. B) Revoke the deputy's certification within the LEPSIS database immediately. C)
Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form only if the deputy joins another West Virginia law
enforcement agency. D) Confiscate the deputy's service weapon and submit a separation report
within thirty (30) days.
● The Answer: A (Submit a Change-In-Status (CIS) form to LEPS Staff within ten (10) days
of the resignation.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ B is incorrect: Only the LEPS Subcommittee has the statutory authority to revoke or
suspend a certification; local agencies merely report the status change to the state.
○ C is incorrect: The CIS form is universally required for any form of separation,
promotion, or extended leave, regardless of the officer's future employment plans.
○ D is incorrect: A 30-day timeline violates the strict 10-day statutory mandate for
status reporting required by the LEPS Subcommittee.
The Mentor's Analysis: Administrative accountability is the bedrock of state oversight. The
LEPS Information System (LEPSIS) requires real-time data to track the precise active or
inactive status of the state's sworn personnel. By utilizing the 10-Day CIS Rule, you bypass the
trap of state audits uncovering ghost officers on a department roster. Professional/Academic
Intuition: Any change in duty status—from promotion to resignation—starts a strict 10-day
reporting countdown.
Q3: An applicant is undergoing the Physical Agility Test (PAT) for entry into the West Virginia
State Police Academy. Based on the current physical standards adopted from the Cooper
Institute of Aerobics Research, which performance constitutes a PASSING score? A) 25 sit-ups
in one minute, 20 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 15:00. B) 28 sit-ups in one
minute, 18 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 14:36. C) 30 sit-ups in one minute, 15
push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 12:30. D) 20 sit-ups in one minute, 20 push-ups in
one minute, and a 1-mile run in 10:00.
● The Answer: B (28 sit-ups in one minute, 18 push-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run
in 14:36.)
● Distractor Analysis:
○ A is incorrect: The run time of 15:00 fails the 14:36 maximum threshold, and 25
sit-ups fail the minimum requirement of 28.
○ C is incorrect: While the sit-ups and run time exceed the standard, 15 push-ups fall
