Opelousas Police Department
Physical Condition Assessment for Police Recruits
In order to be considered for
employment, applicants must pass a Physical Condition Assessment.
The
Physical Condition Assessment is comprised of three events: push-ups,
sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run for time.
Applicants are graded by Cooper's
Standards for Law Enforcement Personnel. The standards are listed
below:
Entrance Standards - Male
| Activity | Age 20-29 | Age 30-39 | Age 40-49 | Age 50-59 | Age 60+ |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 15:14 | 15:56 | 17:04 | 19:24 | 23:27 |
| Sit-ups | 30 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| Push-ups | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Entrance Standards - Female
| Activity | Age 20-29 | Age 30-39 | Age 40-49 | Age 50-59 | Age 60+ |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 18:39 | 20:13 | 21:52 | 23:55 | 26:32 |
| Sit-ups | 21 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Push-ups | 8 | 6 | 4 | -- | -- |
O.P.D. Officer/Recruit________________________ M or F Age______
| Activity | Age 20-29 | Age 30-39 | Age 40-49 | Age 50-59 | Age 60+ |
| 1.5 Mile Run | |||||
| Sit-ups | |||||
| Push-ups |