WPS-PAT

Today I went to the police academy and did the WPS-PAT (Winnipeg Police Service Physical Abilities Test) which my mentor arranged for me to do with the fitness coordinator.
The test consists of running 400 meters (1/4 mile) over a 6 lap course. This includes running up/down stairs, and jumping over hurdles. After the 6 laps, there is a push/pull station where you push and pull against a 80 pound resistance while moving back and forth in a controlled circle. After this station comes the non-timed station where you lift and carry 80 pounds for 50 feet.
In order to pass you have to do it in 4 minutes and 15 seconds, but I did it in 4 minutes and 35 seconds, meaning I failed by 20 seconds. The hardest part of the whole run was doing the push station because I had slippery shoes on and its harder to push weight than to pull it.
I had a fun time trying to do the WPS-PAT and I learned that police officers have to do it every year. Those who are new have to do it in order to get a raise and those who have been working for more than a few years get 20 hours of extra time off work.