From
Steve Dye
Title
Ordinance providing for special pays for police officers and physical fitness incentive hours; other seniority pay for City of Grand Prairie tenure, longevity pay, field training officer pay, certification pay, educational pay, shift differential pay and lateral entry pay and providing an effective date
Presenter
Chief Steve Dye, Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Grand Prairie Police Department is proposing to implement a Physical Fitness Incentive Program, for sworn police officers, with the goal of improving the overall departmental physical fitness level toward the more effective provision of police services for the officers and citizens. In addition, a goal of the program is a reduction in injuries and healthcare related claims. After extensive analysis and coordination with other City Departments and existing employees, the police department is recommending implementation of the Police Officer Physical Fitness Incentive Program to commence upon approval of the proposed ordinance.
Eligibility and Testing Process
In order to be eligible to take the annual Police Officer Physical Fitness Incentive Test, a police officer would need to have successfully completed their Field Training Program. All officers would be required to complete the test once per year; however, no passing score or sanctions for a low score would be a part of the program. The completion of this test would be performed during the officer’s normal duty hours and would be proctored and documented by supervisory personnel. Officers would be able to test at both the Public Safety Building and the Charles V. England Public Safety Training Complex where the approved courses have been certified.
Background and Test Composition
Over one year ago, the police department formed a Physical Fitness Committee comprised of several officers in the department who varied in both work assignments and fitness levels. The goal of the committee was ...
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