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kilometr t1_jefnqyj wrote

Reply to comment by rossdowdell in Person shot on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line in West Philadelphia by WestPhillyFilly

Police officers in Philadelphia only have to pass the physical test when they start. After that they can let their fitness slide.

I thought that perhaps if they had to walk a beat instead of sitting in a car all day perhaps they would be in better shape. It’s easier said than done to change the physical fitness standards. They’re having trouble already getting recruits. I don’t think they could replace their fat cops.

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NotUnstoned t1_jeftaen wrote

The PPD even lets that one fat cop ride around passyunk all day on a Segway. And I would assume it was paid for by the department since it’s got PPD badges and shit on it. Real Paul Blart type shit right there.

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Christinamh t1_jegjgg9 wrote

If they literally walked the blocks, they'd probably be fine 😂

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rossdowdell t1_jefra1c wrote

Why are they having problems recruiting?

That's a rhetorical question. I know the answer.

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OnionLegend t1_jegkcrj wrote

If the cops look good, wouldn’t recruitment rates go up? Or is that not appealing to people anymore?

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