Santa Monica SWAT Team Passes Rigorous Physical Fitness Qualifier

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the Santa Monica Police SWAT Team undertook its biannual Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ) at the world-famous Muscle Beach. The PFQ, a rigorous test consisting of five physically demanding exercises, is conducted twice a year to evaluate the physical readiness of the team members and identify any areas of weakness.
The PFQ is a critical component of the SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) team's preparation for any emergency or high-risk situations. The SWAT team is a specialized police tactical unit that uses specialized military equipment and tactics in high-pressure scenarios, and physical fitness is paramount for team members to perform their duties effectively.
The test included an 800-meter run, followed by a 400-meter run while carrying two 25 pound dumbbells and wearing a weighted vest, and gas mask, 50 burpees, 75 squats while wearing a weighted vest and gas mask, and finally, 25 pull-ups. The exercises had to be completed in the listed order, with only a three-minute rest break between each one. The first five pull-ups had to be uninterrupted.
The SWAT team is renowned for its intense physical training, and the PFQ is a crucial evaluation tool to ensure that each team member remains physically fit to perform their duties at the highest level. Officers must pass the PFQ to maintain their membership in this elite unit, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high physical standards for the SWAT team.
The results of the PFQ test are in, and it can be confirmed that all officers on the Santa Monica Police SWAT Team successfully passed the rigorous evaluation.
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[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

All Police should have to undergo this, the amount of out of shape cops I've seen is disturbing!

[@ronb.5976]

🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@Zeke115]

Deputy here! I agree!!

[@wadeharlan8297]

There would only be like 1k cops nationwide😂

[@fearlessmtb]

Respect! Those are the fearless warriors dedicated to serving the community. Awesome job

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

They serve the state, not the people. Don’t pay your property taxes and watch the local sheriff show up at your door with an eviction notice.

[@Zeke115]

Bro wtf is with the kipping pull ups. That’s non sense.

[@abashardoust]

Excellent!

[@jlee4768]

Those dont look like proper pull ups 🙂

[@mt7427]

Those are some weird push-ups, not like the army.

[@nikolauswolff5791]

They can't go to In'n Out Burger 🍔 to order 2 Double Doubles and fries. What a life.....😅

[@topbringusdingle]

i built a lot of muscle with burgers lol

[@ArmyLatinoUSA]

They do every weekend trust me

[@tomstaten558]

💪💪💪🦾🦾🦾🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmorganjr769]

Good work troops !! 🇺🇸 (gender neutral !! 🚩)

[@user-hk9bc9re6p]

When I came from Singapore who ever I talk each things she wants to know if I talk any one until now

[@user-hk9bc9re6p]

Because she is did all the things so long right she can't accept her mistake and failure

[@endofthe_world5691]

What?!💀

[@chriskerwin9050]

Danm that mask makes it so bad im sure

[@nerdgirl4721]

Why is this Reduced when average Suspect Increased? I was forced do more weight faster speed. Old lady 2 knee replacement can beat your time. You disprove it! Then crud stretch on yoga mat on beach- your work beat me up so deal Pilates Yoga on Barbie Pink Mat.

[@em34ev3r]

WTF are u even talking about weirdo. Stay on the side lines retired weird guy.