How To Pass The Police Exam?

Police recruits have to pass a fitness exam but do police officers have stay fit to maintain their jobs?

• Answer:

  Generally, no. Some law enforcement agencies have an incentive program that will provide extra compensation (perhaps 2-5% of their base salary, or a fixed amount) if the officer maintains a high level of fitness as demonstrated on an annual test. However, there is usually no penalty for not maintaining that good fitness level, as is exemplified by the number of overweight police officers in service. Some departments have tried to get fitness requirements imposed, as a fit officer will be less prone to injury and will use less sick time. Police unions generally oppose these requirements, as some of their members would no doubt lose their jobs when they failed to meet the standard.