[Amended 1-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2674]
All applicants for the position of patrol officer shall undergo
a physical agility examination, on the date and time specified, which
shall be graded on a pass/fail basis. In order to receive a passing
grade, an applicant must successfully satisfy the current criteria,
established by the Commission after consultation with the Police Department.
The examination shall consist of eight criteria, which may be chosen
from the following categories:
A. Body drag:
(1) An applicant is required to drag a sandbag weighing approximately
175 pounds across a smooth surface for a distance of 50 feet. The
applicant will be required to pull the bag in a steady continuous
motion without stopping. If the applicant trips or falls, this will
be considered failing the exercise.
(2) Job relation: simulates a situation in which an officer may be required
to drag a body to a position of safety.
B. Quarter-mile run:
(1) An applicant is required to run a distance of 1/4 mile (440 yards)
on a premeasured course in less than 110 seconds. Upon the sounding
of a whistle, the applicant will begin. The monitor will notify the
applicant after 60 seconds have elapsed. The applicant will run the
course as marked.
(2) Job relation: simulates situations where an officer engages in a
foot pursuit of a suspect.
C. Thirty-second trigger pull:
(1) Within a thirty-second time limit, per hand, an applicant is required
to repeatedly pull, 12 times for each hand, the trigger of a double
action nonfunctional firearm with arm horizontally extended. The hammer
must fall each time the trigger is squeezed and the exercise should
be completed without hesitation.
(2) Job relation: simulates a situation where an officer may be required
to fire his sidearm numerous times with either hand.
D. Fence climb:
(1) The applicant will be required to climb over the equivalent of a
six-foot wall. Once the applicant touches the wall, he must continue
through the exercise without stopping or pausing.
(2) Job relation: simulates six-foot-high fences in backyards which may
be expected to be climbed during a foot pursuit.
E. Hurdle jump:
(1) The applicant will be required to run and jump over a set of four
hurdles 30 inches high. The applicant will be allowed sufficient starting
space but cannot touch or move hurdles in completing the exercise.
(2) Job relation: simulates hedges, fences and similar obstacles that
an officer may encounter in a foot pursuit.
F. Low crawl:
(1) The applicant will be required to crawl underneath a set of four
barriers that are 18 inches high. The applicant will crawl for a distance
of approximately 12 feet and must clear each barrier.
(2) Job relation: simulates movements that an officer may be required
to use in maintaining a low-profile, high-concealment posture during
the course of duty.
G. Stairway climb:
(1) The applicant will be required to ascend and descend a flight of
stairs while carrying an oxygen unit and medical box weighing approximately
40 to 50 pounds. The applicant will be required to complete the exercise
at a steady pace, without stopping, while carrying both items.
(2) Job relation: simulates situations where officers are called upon,
in emergency situations, to climb stairways while carrying lifesaving
equipment.
H. Car push:
(1) The applicant will be required to push a standard, full-sized automobile
in neutral gear, with the brakes unengaged, for a distance of 20 feet
along a level surface. The applicant will push the automobile the
entire distance in a continuous motion.
(2) Job relation: simulates a situation where an officer is required
to physically move a disabled vehicle.