The examination is equally valid for assessing the physical skills of candidates with police experience and those without. For example, one portion of the test requires the applicant to climb a wooden fence. It is not necessary to have prior experience as a police officer to possess the physical ability to climb a fence. On the day of the testing, all candidates are required to wear long pants with belt loops. Belt loops are required because a police utility belt needs to be attached during testing.
Sport shoes are highly recommended.
Sweat pants or shorts are not allowed for safety reasons. The test will require an applicant to complete several specified physical tasks in a given sequence within an allotted time frame. An orientation is conducted prior to testing. To simulate a police officer on duty, applicants will be provided with and will be required to wear police equipment during the physical testing session. This includes items such as a utility belt, hand cuffs, a gun in a holster, and two magazine pouches containing two magazines.