It seems they had a rule effective June 2015 that candidates must pass a series of tests...run, jump, sit ups and 24 push ups in one minute.

I know someone that just "resigned" from the training because this person can't do the push ups and was told if they resign they can come back in July but if they fail they are done.

This person said this is the FIRST class where they are requiring the pass / fail on these 4-5 exercises.

Does anyone know if this is the first time they are enforcing these standards? Their website states effective June 2015. Thx

My understanding is this is new across the entire PTC for ALL Police Academies - including Municipal Civil Service and Chief's of Police Academy classes.

Thank you.

Chiefs also ?

It is a PTC ruling, therefore it affects all recruits, regardless of hiring process.

 

Blksheep can probably speak to the State corrections better than I can. I am trying to get an confirmation from a PTC Drill Sgt/PT instructor.

This is the first class that they are doing this for State Corrections.

From my Drill Sgt/PT instructor buddy:

 

Yes. You have to pass the first PT assessment. If you fail, you have 9 remedial PT sessions, then retested. If you fail again, you're out. Every academy has the same test:

- 1.5 mile

- Push ups

- Sit ups

- 300 meter sprint

- Vertical jump

 

If the minimum requirements are the same as what they were, you shouldn't worry. They are very easy.

 

The academy itself is a whole different animal.

Jumping jacks boys and girls.

Get cracking!