Policy Text
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PHYSICAL FITNESS EVALUATION PROGRAM
This order establishes policy for the implementation of a P hysical F itness Evaluation P rogram
administered by the Department Physical Fitness Coordinator. For purposes of this order, the term
"officer" means sworn member from the rank of Officer through the rank of Captain .
11.10.01
POLICY
A. OFFICER WELLNESS. The San Francisco Police Department encourages officer s to
keep themselves physically fit and participate in an ongoing regimen of exercise and
healthy di et. For this reason, the Department offers a fitness and wellness program s
designed to assist officers with increas ing their awareness of the benefits of
cardiovascular and physical fitness.
B. PARTICIPATION. Officers appointed after July 1, 1994 shall appear every six months
for evaluation and testing by the Physical Fitness Coordinator. Officers appointed prior
to July 1, 1994 are allowed to participate in the Physical Fitness Evaluation Program and
are subject to the same provisions outlined in this General Order. The six month periods
are from January 1st through June 30th of each calendar year and July 1st through
December 31st of each calendar year.
Appearance schedule shall be determined by officer's star number:
Star numbers Months
1 – 400/ 2700 – 2799/3000 – 4050 January/July
401 – 800/4051 – 4100 February/August
801 – 1200/4101 – 4150 March/September
1200 – 1600/4151 – 4200 April/October
1601 – 2000/4201 – 4300 May/November
2001 – 2400/4301 – 4400 June/December
C. TEM PORARY MODIFIED DUTY/ADA ACCOMODATION. Any officer appointed
after July 1, 1994 who is on temporary modified duty (TMD) status is excused from
participating in the Physical Fitness Evaluation Program until returned to full duty.
However, if a TMD of ficer wishes to participate, a member of the Medical Liaison Unit
will evaluate the officer’s restrictions and determine if the officer can participate .
Any officer appointed after July 1, 1994 who has received an accommodation under
ADA/FEHA and whos e restrictions preclude participation in the Physical Fitness
Evaluation Program are not required to participate in the test. However, if a n ADA
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accommodated o fficer wishes to participate in the test, a member of the Medical Liaison
Unit will evaluate the officer ’s restrictions and determine if the officer can participate .
Regardless of the schedule set in this General Order, any officer who misses a required
qualification due to Disability (DP) or TMD status shall participate in the Fitness
Asse ssment Test upon returning to full duty at the earliest open scheduled date.
D. COMPENSATION. During each six month period, officers who participate in the Physical
Fitness Evaluation Program may earn fitness award (PE) hours subject to the current
Memor andum of Understanding .
Officers shall use any PE hours within one year of the date received.
11.07.02
PROCEDURES
A. FITNESS LEVEL. An officer’s level of fitness will be determined by the final score
on the Fitness Assessment Test. The test evaluates the officer’s relative fitness in the
following areas:
1. muscular strength;
2. muscular endurance;
3. body composition; and
4. cardiovascular fitness.
B. FITNESS ASSESSMENT TEST. The Fitness Assessment Test is comprised of the
following events:
1. 1.5 mile run,
2. Sit-ups,
3. Push- ups,
4. Body composition, and
5. Grip strength
During the test, officers can accumulate up to 100 points for each event, for a maximum of
500 points. Officers are required to participate in all five events to be eligible to receive
any points. A ccumulated points must be at or above 70%, 80% or 90% to earn PE hours.
Recognition Levels Percentage of 500 Points Fitness Award H ours
Level 1 70% 10
Level 2 80% 15
Level 3 90% 20
C. BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURMENT. Prior to the Fitness Asse ssment Test being
administered, the Physical Fitness Coordinator will measur e the blood pressure of the
participating officer. If an officer has a blood pressure measurement greater than
systolic 200 or diastolic 1 10, the officer shall be transported to a medical facility for an
evaluation by a physician .
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The Physical Fitness Coordinator shall notify the officer’ s Commanding Officer who
shall en sure the officer receives a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (DWC -1).
The officer will not be allowed to re turn to work in any capacity until a treating
physician clear s the officer to return in either a full duty or TMD status . Once the
officer has obtained clearance to return to full duty, the officer