Standards for Public Safety Officers

What the hell is the deal with the lack of physical fitness standards for Police Officers? Our own small department appears to have some, as every officer I've ever seen has been trim and looked strong. But the Denver Police? Crap on a cracker, these people need to put down the fork and get on the treadmill.

Lest you think I'm being judgey and fat-shaming these officers, be aware that I don't consider an officer's physical appearance to be important. What I'm talking about is physical ability. Fire Departments and the Armed Forces have such standards. They have them because being physically able to perform their duties is a condition of employment. Policing is sometimes (but not always) a physical job, requiring the ability to run and the ability to physically control a situation without shooting someone or beating them with a baton.

So. Standards. Get some, Police Departments.