Tag: Officer Fitness

Command
Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Forsyth County SO's Deputy Health and Fitness Program
The Forsyth County SO health and fitness program begins in the academy. “Every morning the cadets perform physical training that will instill healthy habits for their career,” Tom Nagel says.
October 10, 2023
Tom Nagel, the health and fitness coordinator for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, supervises an exercise session for deputies.
Procedures & Policies
TX State Troopers Face Waistline Mandate
Officers who don't trim down by December can be denied promotions, overtime, or even be removed from enforcement duties completely.
April 19, 2022
Tx Troopers
Patrol
5.11 PT-R Weight Kit
5.11, Inc.
The PT-R bag features eight reinforced non-slip handles that are ideally suited for a variety of workouts.
June 16, 2021
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Patrol
Living Large
A potentially terminal diagnosis will make you want to live your life to the fullest. Why wait for that? Get living now.
April 29, 2021
Dave Smith
Patrol
5 Tips for Better Officer Wellness
Many officers die young from preventable disease. The steps you take to preserve your health now will prevent you from joining their ranks.
April 29, 2021
Patrol
Dave Smith: Who is That?
If you don't recognize the out-of-shape version of yourself in the mirror, it's time to make some changes to improve your health.
March 30, 2020
Dave Smith (aka Buck Savage)
Patrol
Virginia Recruit Sheds Nearly 200 Pounds to Become Police Officer
One of the graduates of the 120th Basic Recruit Class for the Richmond (VA) Police Department overcame a personal challenge in addition to the rigors of the training and learning he underwent alongside his classmates. He dropped nearly 200 pounds.
November 14, 2019
One of the graduates of the 120th Basic Recruit Class for the Richmond (VA) Police Department overcame a personal challenge in addition to the rigors of the training and learning he underwent alongside his classmates. He dropped nearly 200 pounds.
Training
Officer Fitness: The Drag Move
Pulling heavy objects is effective as a strength and endurance builder.
October 18, 2019
Dragging fulfills a number of fitness objectives, but it also trains the body for certain types of activities that law enforcement officers must perform in the line of duty.
Training
(Video) The Connection Between Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being
POLICE Magazine Contributing Web Editor Doug Wyllie sits down with Sgt. Steve Fish of the Racine (WI) Police Department to discuss how working out and being in good shape can help your mind and soul as well.
September 20, 2019
POLICE Magazine Contributing Web Editor Doug Wyllie sits down with Sgt. Steve Fish of the Racine (WI) Police Department to discuss how working out and being in good shape can help your mind and soul as well.
Training
When to Work Out
The time of day you exercise makes a difference, so plan for it.
September 10, 2019
Your body requires fuel for strenuous exercise, and during different times of the day it may even require more food energy.
Training
Officer Fitness: Burst Training
HIIT exercises can power you through your shifts.
July 8, 2019
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is perfomed with extreme physical exercises lasting 30 to 60 seconds followed by two minutes of rest.
Patrol
Washington Command Staff Take a Shift so Officers Get a Day Off
The command staff with the Lakewood (WA) Police Department did a patrol shift on Friday so that officers could have a paid day off.
June 3, 2019
The command staff with the Lakewood (WA) Police Department did a patrol shift on Friday so that officers could have a paid day off.
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