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315 <br />Adoption Date: <br />06/01/2011 <br />RAMSEY POLICE POLICY <br />PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM <br />Revised Date: <br />03/2026 <br />315.01 PURPOSE <br />This policy guides the Peace Officers of the Ramsey Police Department who elect to participate <br />in the department's on -duty physical fitness program. <br />315.02 INTENT <br />The fitness program provides an opportunity for Officers engaged in stressful and somewhat <br />sedentary jobs, an opportunity to: <br />• Improve job performance. <br />• Reduce health risks. <br />• Reduce job -related injuries and stress. <br />• Reduce absenteeism. <br />• Improve overall fitness. <br />315.03 SCOPE <br />Each officer must provide the employer with a signed copy of the provided Physician Referral <br />Form approving the employee's use of the Police Department Fitness Facility. New officers can <br />have the form signed off during their pre -employment physical exam. The department <br />recommends and encourages annual physicals for all department employees. <br />A maximum of 60 minutes may be used for working out and showering. Employees will use 30 <br />minutes of their break time and 30 minutes of their shift time. There is no assurance that <br />employees will get to exercise each shift; minimums, call load, workload, and supervisor <br />discretion will determine this. A missed workout may not be banked. <br />To work out, at least two officers must be available for calls. Multiple officers may work out <br />simultaneously if the coverage minimums are met. The supervisor/senior officer may restrict the <br />number of officers allowed to work out on duty. <br />Officers responsible for responding to calls for service will be required to monitor their police <br />radio. If the supervisor/senior officer deems it necessary for the employee to end their workout <br />due to a call for service, the employee shall immediately terminate their workout and return to <br />patrol duties. <br />Authorized activities are weight training (machines and free weights) and aerobic exercise, <br />including, but not limited to, walking, jogging, running, cycling, elliptical, yoga, rowing, and <br />pilates. The fitness coordinator may add additional activities. <br />Officers are encouraged to work out off -duty as needed to maintain or improve their fitness level. <br />Policy 315 Page 1 of 2 <br />