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Revisions or additions are highlighted 1 (06/10/2021 ) ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER Subject: WELLNESS PROGRAM Index as: Bloodborne Pathogen HBV Physical Fitness Program EKG Treadmill Examination Hepatitis B Vaccinations (HBV) Physical Fitness Program Requirement Examination Program Infectious Disease Special Fitness Events Exercise Prescriptions Medical Examination Program Wellness Program Fitness Center Physical Examinations Accreditation Standards: 22.2.1, 22.2.2. 22.2.3 CFA 10.1 3, 29.01, 29.02, 29.04 Cross Reference: G.O. II -11, Building Access , and Security V.5:22, Infectious Diseases Replaces : G.O. II-23, Physical Fitness and Wellness Program ( April 28,2016 ) TD SOP IV -01, Fitness Center Operations (July 31, 2017) TD SOP IV -02, Medical Examination Program (July 31, 2017) TD SOP IV -02, Special Fitness Events (July 31, 2017) This Order explains the Wellness Program and the Physical Fitness Program Requirement of the St. Petersburg Police Department and presents the rules and responsibilities for persons using the Fitness Center. Th is Order consists of the following sections: I. Wellness Program II. Physical Fitness Program Requirement III. Program Management IV. Program and Support Activities V. Medical Clearance VI. Fitness Center I. WELLNESS PROGRAM A. The Wellness Program is designed to: 1. Assist employees in developing and maintaining a level of fitness and physical performance capability , so as to satisfactorily perform job tasks and personal activities . 2. Improve employees’ present health status and lower the risk for disease by offering educati onal programs on various topics including smoking, nutrition, w eight and stress management, and physical activity. B. Participation in the Wellness Program is voluntary except for mandatory bloodborne pathogen and infectious disease training. C. Those electing to participate or use the exercise facility must comply with procedures and the Fitness Center rules presented in this Order. DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NUMBER April 2016 Immediately II-23 Distribution: All Employees General Order II-23 Revisions or additions are highlighted 2 (06/10/2021) D. The Department employs Trained Program Coordinator s to oversee the Wellness P rogram. The Coordinator s may provide : 1. Individual health screening and fitness assessment. 2. Individual education and goal setting. 3. Ongoing support and evaluation. II. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM REQUIREMENT A. All Officers hired after January 1, 2021, are required to pass an annual Physical Fitness Assessment administered by the Training Division . 1. Officers are required to successfully complete three (3) of six (6) Fitness Assessments at the 10% threshold , one assessment must be cardio based . 2. The assessment follow s the Cooper Standards of Fitness (J:\Research \GeneralOrders \II Administrative General Orders \II-23 Wellness Program_Attach ment A.pdf ), and include s: a. Vertical jump, b. Push-ups, c. Sit-ups, d. 1.5-mile run, and e. 300-meter run. 3. Officers will have the option to replace the 1.5 -mile run or 300 -meter run with a 2000 -meter row , which must be completed at the 25% threshold (J:\Research \GeneralOrders \II Administrative General Orders \II-23 Welln ess Program_Attachment B.pdf ).. B. Officers failing physical fitness requirements will have two (2) additional opportunities to complete the assessment within sixty ( 60) days. 1. Officers that fail the third assessment will work with a personal trainer and dietician , provided by the department , and will be placed on light duty status for up to sixty ( 60) days or until cleared for duty . 2. Officers will have two (2) more opportunities to successfully complete the assessment after working with a personal trainer. 3. Officers who fail the assessment after the 5th opportunity or for three (3) consecutive years, will be terminated. III. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT A. The administration and management of the Wellness Program , the Physical Fitness Requirement , and the Department’s Fitness Center are the responsibility of the Commander, Training Division. B. The Police Training Specialists are responsible for the day -to-day operation of the Fitness Center and oversee the Fitness Center , as necessary , to assist participants, maintain equipment and monitor participant eligibility. C. The Police Training Specialist s assist, conduct , or coordinate al l elements of the Wellness P rogram and related support activities. General Order II-23 Revisions or additions are highlighted 3 (06/10/2021) IV. WELLNESS PROGRAM AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES A. Physical Fitness Elements 1. The Department provides an on -site Fitness Center. 2. Fitness assessments, individual exercise programs and nutritional plans are available upon request and must be scheduled with a CJSTC certified Physical Fitness Trainer . 3. Special Fitness Events a. The Chief of Police may sanction an event for official participation by the Department as an organization. 1) Department employees may elect to be involved in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and other participatory sports events. Note: Personnel attending the Police Olympics do so