The Decatur Police Department is pushing its newest round of about 12 recruits to exceed physical standards amid challenges in nationwide police recruitment.

Dallas Police Officer Delnesha’ Bryant holds a clipboard as potential recruits prepare to do the vertical jump as part of the Physical Readiness Test during the On Site Testing at Jack Evans Police ...

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 by ...

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department has ditched its physical ability test and implemented lactation rooms as part of a greater effort to bring on more female police officers. “It’s a ...