NCJ Number
114372
Journal
MIS Report Volume: 20 Issue: 8 Dated: (August 1988) Pages: 1-16
Date Published
1988
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This overview of physical fitness programs for police officers and firefighters examines needs assessment, program coordination, testing procedures, individualized training, and issues likely to generate controversy.
Abstract
After reviewing benefits of a physical fitness program, the report examines how to determine if such a regime is needed. It then discusses tests that should be included in medical assessments of participants, criteria for establishing safe and effective exercise guidelines, and administration. Also covered are employee agreements, fitness reports and evaluations. Case studies present the experience of three cities in designing fitness testing programs and working with employees to make them successful: Monrovia, Calif.; Glendale, Ariz., and Waterville, Maine. Issues considered include incentives, test selection, the testing process, program benefits, costs, and negative union reactions. Sample employee agreements, scoring sheets, and operating policies are appended. Tables, charts, and photographs.