City of Midland, TX... Police Department

SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU - FIT FOR DUTY

NEIL TRUEX

Physical Fitness Coordinator

Phone: (432) 685-7191

MIDLAND POLICE OFFICERS ARE FIT FOR DUTY!!

Physical fitness is a top priority for all Midland Police Officers. It is highly important that our officers remain healthy and physically fit not only for the job, but for themselves, their families and the citizens they serve. The Midland Police Department’s physical fitness program for sworn officers is making huge improvements in assessment scores and motivation techniques. Overall working conditions and functionality of the PD gym and equipment is being updated so our officers have every opportunity to become physically fit and to achieve and maintain the status of “Fit For Duty.”

Officer Neil Truex
Midland Police Department

Physical Fitness Coordinator

HEALTH TIP

Physical Activity Guidelines

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association have recently issued updated recommendations regarding physical activity and public health. The last physical activity guidelines were set in 1995 by ACSM and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s a summary table comparing the 1995 recommendations to the 2007 recommendations.

Authored by American College of Sports Medicine and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Authored by American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association
“Every US adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferable all days of the week.”	“To promote and maintain health, all healthy adults aged 18-65 years need moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes on five days each week or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 20 minutes on three days each week. Combinations of moderate and vigorous intensity activity can be performed to meet this recommendation. Moderate intensity aerobic activity (defined as 3-6 METs) is generally equivalent to a brisk walk and noticeably accelerates the heart rate. Activity can be accumulated toward the 30 minute minimum by performing bouts each lasting 10 or more minutes. Vigorous intensity aerobic activity (defined as >6 METs) is exemplified by jogging, and causes rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate.”
The type of physical activity was not specified in the above statement.	Aerobic (endurance) physical activity is emphasized in the above statement.
The recommended 30 minutes of activity can be accumulated in short bouts of activity; walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, etc.	The 30 minute minimum can be reached by accumulating exercise bouts lasting 10 or more minutes.
No mention of resistive exercise.	“In addition, every adult should perform activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance a minimum of two days each week.”
Same recommendation applied to all adults, regardless of age.	The recommendations for older adults (over the age of 65) are similar to the above; but have several important differences including the recommended intensity of aerobic activity. Moderate intensity aerobic activity for older adults involves a moderate level of effort relative to an individual’s aerobic fitness. On a 10 point scale, where sitting is 0 and all-out effort is 10, moderate intensity activity is a 5 or 6 and produces noticeable increases in heart rate and breathing. On the same scale, vigorous intensity activity is a 7 or 8 and produces large increases in heart rate and breathing. Thus, for some older adults a moderate walk is a slow walk, while for others it is a brisk walk. Emphasis is placed on activities that maintain or increase flexibility, as well as emphasis on balance exercises for those older adults at risk of falls. Muscle strengthening activity is recommended a minimum of two days per week for older adults; using moderate to high intensity, with 10-15 repetitions for each exercise.
“People who already meet the recommendation are also likely to derive some additional health and fitness benefits from becoming more physically active.”	“Because of the dose-response relation between physical activity and health, persons who wish to further improve their personal fitness, reduce their risk for chronic diseases and disabilities, or prevent unhealthy weight gain may benefit by exceeding the minimum recommended amounts of physical activity.”

Material adapted from American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org

Midland Police Department

Fit For Duty Facility

Use Policy

The MPD Fit For Duty (FFD) facility is primarily for the benefit of MPD, MFD, and CISD employees.
The MPD FFD facility is available for use by the following persons:

a. “Peace Officers” (as defined by the Texas Penal Code) of law enforcement agencies within Midland County;
b. One guest pass may be issued allowing use of the MPD FFD facility by the spouse of an MPD officer.
c. Midland Firefighters (exempt from possessing a gym pass, must show ID and sign in);
d. Midland County Jailors;
e. State and Federal Probation and Parole officers assigned to Midland County;
f. Judges, District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys assigned to Midland Court;
g. MPD Retirees;
h. MFD Retirees;
i. Current MPD employees and employees of CISD that are housed within the Police Headquarters Building.

Exceptions: The Chief of Police, or his designee, is the only person that can approve an exception to the above-authorized persons.
No Children, Sons, Daughters, or friends are allowed in the workout facility!
With the exception of MPD and communications personnel, all persons using the Gym must show their Gym Access pass and sign in at the TRU desk. HANG PASS ON WALL BOARD WHEN IN THE GYM.
Authorized users of the facility are NOT permitted to bring guests.
The Chief of Police, or his designee, may suspend use of the gym by any person found to be in violation of any of these policies.
Equipment usage:

a. Weightlifting belts should be used during weight training exercises.
b. For your safety, assistance by a second person or a “spotter” is recommended when using free weights or anytime the weight is being lifted overhead. WARNING: WEIGHT TRAINING WITHOUT THE USE OF PROPER BACK SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND A SPOTTER COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!
c. Please, as soon as possible report any injury to the Fitness Coordinator, 685-7191 or the Training Coordinator 685-7133.
d. Spring, spin-lock, or speed collars are required when using barbell equipment.
Do not lean weights against walls.
Do all free weight and dumbbell training over the rubber mats provided to prevent damage to the floor.
Do not drop weights on the floor. This activity is damaging our floors. Violators will be asked to leave the facility.
Participants are invited to use reasonable volume levels when using the radio and/or televisions. Please be considerate of people who are working in adjoining offices.
For everyone’s safety and convenience, return all Olympic plates and dumbbells to the weight racks after use. Do not leave weights on the barbells or on the floor.
Wipe off excessive sweat from equipment after using it with the paper towels and cleaner that are provided in the gym.
Be considerate of others who are using the gym. Dispose of trash in the proper receptacle. Return all equipment to its proper place after use. Please turn off radio, television, and lights if you are the last to leave the facility.
Abuse of any kind to the FFD Facility or its equipment will not be tolerated.
Please report any broken or damaged equipment to the Fitness Coordinator.

Midland Police Department

Cadet Entry Level Test

1.5 Mile Run Sit Ups Push Ups

16:00 30 20

Midland Police Department

Recruit Entry Level Test

1.5 Mile Run Sit Ups Push Ups

14:46 30 25

Midland Police Department

50%, 75%, & 80% Passing

Male Officers

AGE:	1.5 MILE RUN	BIKE	SIT UPS	PUSH UPS	FLEX
20-29	11:58/10:34/10:08	NA	40/46/47	33/44/47	17.5/20/20.5
30-39	12:25/10:59/10:38	NA	36/42/43	27/36/39	16.5/19/19.5
40-49	13:05/11:32/11:09	3.5/4.4/4.5	31/37/39	21/29/30	15.5/18/18.5
50-59	14:33/12:37/12:08	3.0/3.9/4.0	26/33/35	15/24/25	14.5/17/17.5
60+	16:19/13:58/13:25	2.6/3.4/3.5	20/28/30	15/22/23	13.5/16.5/17.5

Midland Police Department

50%, 75%, & 80% Passing

Female Officers

AGE	1.5 MILE RUN	BIKE	SIT UPS	PUSH UPS*	FLEX
20-29	14:15/12:07/11:56	NA	35/42/44	18/27/28	20/22/22.5
30-39	15:14/13:08/12:53	NA	27/33/35	14/19/23	19/21/21.5
40-49	16:13/13:58/13:38	2.7/3.9/4.0	22/28/29	11/15/15	18/20/20.5
50-59	18:05/15:47/15:14	2.2/3.5/3.7	17/22/24	NA	17.5/20/20.5
60+	20:08/17:34/16:46	1.8/3.0/3.2	8/15/17	NA	16.5/10/19

AGE	* MODIFIED PUSH UPS
20-29	26/34/36
30-39	21/29/31
40-49	15/21/24
50-59	13/20/21
60+	8/15/15

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