The Physical Agility Test
The Physical Agility Test is designed to simulate the minimally acceptable levels of performance in tasks which Police Officers encounter while on duty. The Fremont Police Department incorporates the California POST basic academy guidelines for the entry level police officer physical agility testing. The entry level police officer physical agility test consists of four timed performance stations. Candidates compete against time and not against other candidates. The test standards for males and females are equal and are not gender specific. Test score results are based upon individual candidate performance.

All stations, except the 500 yard run, will be completed twice. The actual "score" time used will be the better of the two times. The performance stations will be set on a level paved surface.

The four timed stations are described as follows.

1. 99 Yard Obstacle Course:
   Run a 99 yard obstacle course simulating a short-distance foot pursuit. This station consists of several sharp turns, a number of curb-height obstacles, and one 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.

2. Body Drag:
   Lift and drag a 165 pound lifelike dummy 32 feet. This simulates lifting and dragging an incapacitated person.

3. Solid Fence Climb:
   Run 5 yards to a 6 foot solid wood fence, climb over the fence and continue running another 25 yards.

4. 500 Yard Run:
   Run 500 yards simulating a long distance foot pursuit. This distance is equivalent to 1 lap plus 60 yards on a standard running track.