Albuquerque Police Academy: A rigorous physical test for aspiring officers by: Allison Giron, Monica Wicke Posted: Dec 13, 2024 / 03:00 PM MST Updated: Dec 13, 2024 / 11:11 AM MST It’s a calling.

An Indiana Law Enforcement Academy recruit moves a dummy during a physical test. The academy has partnered with the University of Indianapolis to update their physical fitness test. Photo provided ...

Starting next year, the National Police Agency’s open recruitment system for police officers will change, leading to projections that 60–70% of successful candidates could be women. In response, the ...

Prospective police officers must complete at least 740 hours of training, pass a 200-question written certification exam and pass a physical fitness test.

To qualify for the New York Police Department's six-month training at the police academy in Flushing, Queens, recruits must complete six punishing tasks in under 4 minutes and 28 seconds, all ...