Arizona POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Arizona POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Arizona POST Peace Officer exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Arizona POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
Law and Legal Matters
Traffic Control
Crime Scene Management
Patrol Procedures
Police Proficiency Skills
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Sources for these terms (22)
- Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Participant Manual, 2023 (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Glossary for Crime Scene Investigation: Guides for Law Enforcement (NIJ) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert - Chain of Custody (NIJ) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Fingerprints: An Overview (NIJ) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bureau of Justice Statistics Glossary (page 6) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1802 - Theft; classification; definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-2310 - Fraudulent schemes and artifices; classification; definition · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1304 - Kidnapping; classification; consecutive sentence · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3883 - Arrest by officer without warrant · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-409 - Justification; use of physical force in law enforcement · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-410 - Justification; use of deadly physical force in law enforcement · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 13-2921 - Harassment; classification; definition · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1381 - Driving or actual physical control while under the influence · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1822 - Powers and duties of board; definition · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1823 - Adoption of minimum qualifications; certification required · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) (PHMSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the AZ POST Exam
The AZ POST exam is required for peace officer candidates in Arizona. It covers Arizona criminal law under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 13, constitutional procedures, patrol operations, use of force, and professional standards as mandated by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST).
Exam sponsor: Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Not published by AZPOST
Passing Score
70% on each Comprehensive Examination section, scored separately (Ariz. Admin. Code R13-4-110)
Exam / Certification Fees
Not published by AZPOST (the examination is administered through the academy or appointing agency; no separate candidate exam fee is published)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by AZPOST. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AZ POST vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the AZ POST vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 AZ POST terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the AZ POST terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the AZ POST passing score?
Each section of the AZPOST Comprehensive Examination is scored separately and requires 70% to pass (Ariz. Admin. Code R13-4-110). A failed section may be retaken once within 7 days of the original exam date while the candidate is still appointed or enrolled; failing the retake means repeating the full-authority basic training course.
How hard is the Arizona peace officer exam?
The AZ POST exam is considered moderate in difficulty. It requires thorough knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 13, constitutional law, and patrol operations. Most candidates who complete academy training pass on their first attempt.