Cooper Physical Fitness Testing

In 2006 the Junction City Police Department under the direction of the City of Junction City's Insurance Carrier.  Kansas Eastern Region Insurance Trust (KERIT).

Began a program to test at least 60% of its officers in 2006 and 70% in 2007.

The testing includes: Fitness Screening. Blood Pressure.  Resting Heart Rate.  Body Fat.  3 Minute Step Test.  1 Minute Pushups, 1 Minute Situps, a Sitting Stretch Test and the Mile and a Half Run.

In 2006, 77% of the Junction City Police Department volunteered for this testing and 80% participated in 2007.