COMPONENT 1: AGILITY RUN
On-Job Application: Responding to the Call
- Run a total distance of 400m
- 6 ft. mat jumps
- Stair climbs
- Quick direction changes
- Hurdle low obstacles
POPAT:
PHYSICAL TESTING
It is important that applicants are in excellent physical shape. The POPAT will put applicants through a series of physical tests/obstacles that mimic on-the-job physical demands.
There are two opportunities to run the POPAT each year – one in the spring/early summer for the fall class intake and a second in late fall/early winter for the spring class intake.
Applicants are required to run the POPAT successfully twice prior to attending Police College – once in the initial recruitment process and a second time 30 days prior to college.
The course must be completed in less than 4 minutes and 45 seconds or less. This time is a minimum requirement and those who attend Police College must run the POPAT again in under 4 minutes and 15 seconds in order to graduate. Therefore, we recommend training to the 4 minutes and 15 second time standard.
It is important to start training as soon as possible for the POPAT.
How to Prepare?
- At least 6 months prior, train to run 5 to 8 km, continuously for 30 to 45 minutes. This should include intervals, hills and speed work.
- Functional Strength Training: core strength, push-ups, squats, lunges and plyometrics
- Weight Training: Major Upper and Lower Body muscle groups.
- Understand the POPAT LAYOUT
- Candidates will be provided 30 to 45 minutes to practice on the day of the test.
COMPONENT 2: PULL/PUSH STATION
On-Job Application: Gaining Control/Apprehending a Suspect
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80 lb. weighted push and pull
COMPONENT 2: PULL/PUSH STATION
On-Job Application: Gaining Control/Apprehending a Suspect
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80 lb. weighted push and pull
COMPONENT 3: VAULT STATION
On-Job Application: Gaining Control/Apprehending a Suspect
- Modified squat thrust and stand with rail vault
The timed portion of this test is complete. The heart rate is taken and recorded.
COMPONENT 4: WEIGHT CARRY
On-Job Application: Gaining Control/Apprehending a Suspect
Must be performed within 30 seconds of the recording of the heart rate.
Pick up and carry a 100 lb. bag for 50 ft.
You will not pass the test if you drop the bag.
COMPONENT 4: WEIGHT CARRY
On-Job Application: Gaining Control/Apprehending a Suspect
Must be performed within 30 seconds of the recording of the heart rate.
Pick up and carry a 100 lb. bag for 50 ft.
You will not pass the test if you drop the bag.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO RUN THE POPAT:
- Successful completion of the SIGMA entrance exam
- Written medical clearance from your physician prior to testing
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