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Officers who do not participate in this program will still be held to the physical standards required of their position in accordance with the City of Ramsey position profile. Officer participation in the physical fitness program may be suspended or revoked for unsatisfactory job performance or violating exercise room rules of conduct. Performance reviews and Performance Improvement Plans will determine unsatisfactory job performance. Should an injury occur while utilizing the fitness room, the injured employee must immediately report it to a department supervisor. Participation in the physical fitness program or use of the fitness room is not a condition of employment. This policy can be reviewed and amended at any time. Employees will be responsible for maintaining the facility's cleanliness. Officers are encouraged to meet with a department fitness coordinator to review their workout program, and may do so while on duty up to two times per year. 315.04 TESTS AND STANDARDS The tests and standards are as follows: • 1.5-mile run in under 15:55. • 300-meter run in 66 seconds or less. • One -rep max bench press of 78% body weight or above. • Sit-ups: 30 reps or more in 1 minute. • Push-ups: 25 reps or more in 1 minute. • Vertical jump: 15.5" or higher. 315.05 TESTING Testing will take place during the new officer recruitment and hiring phase, with the goal that Peace Officers maintain these standards throughout their careers. New officer candidates will have their fitness level tested by a fitness coordinator using the above tests in section 315.04 and assigned one of the three ratings below. The evaluation results will be reported to Human Resources using the ranking below: • Fully recommend. • Recommend with reservations. • Not recommended. Alternative tests may be administered with the prior approval of the Chief of Police or their designee. Policy 315 Page 2 of 2