FITNESS TEST COMPONENTS
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) on January 1, 2021, implemented a Physical Ability Test (PAT) that will be required for each candidate enrolled in a basic law enforcement course attending any law enforcement academy in the state. POST worked hand-in-hand with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), and other agencies, to develop this test.
The PAT has been validated and approved by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and is now the POST approved PAT for all basic law enforcement candidates. The test is basically a timed obstacle course. The course is just a few feet larger than half of a basketball court and must be completed in two minutes, six seconds or less. The course includes some running with and without obstacles. Some obstacles must be successfully navigated, others can be by-passed but will come with a time penalty if not completed.
A link to their video with more explanation: MPD PAT Test Explained