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Photos, video from the Santa Ana PD’s Practice Physical Agility Test

​Behind the Badge captures what a Practice Physical Agility Test is like for an incoming law enforcement officer at the Santa Ana PD.

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Santa Ana PD holds a Practice Physical Agility Test event, for those who wish to apply for a sponsored police academy spot in the future, at
Santa Ana PD holds a Practice Physical Agility Test event, for those who wish to apply for a sponsored police academy spot in the future, at (© Steven Georges/Behind the Badge)

Behind the Badge captures what a Practice Physical Agility Test is like for an incoming law enforcement officer at the Santa Ana Police Department.

This test was open to the public to learn more and for those who are interested in a law enforcement career, and included challenges such as running 1.5 miles in under 14 minutes, jumping over a chain-link and solid wall, and dragging a heavy dummy.

Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Santa Ana PD Officer Kenneth Gray, left, and Officer Michael Bowen, far right, take notes as possible future recruits jumps over a six-foot wall during Santa Ana PD’s Practice Physical Agility Test at Centennial Park Training Center in Santa Ana.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Future recruit hopefuls make their way down the track during a timed 500-yard run during Santa Ana PD’s Practice Physical Agility Test at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
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Santa Ana PD officers record the times for a 500-yard run during Santa Ana PD’s Practice Physical Agility Test at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Future recruit hopefuls participate in a timed 500-yard run during Santa Ana PD’s Practice Physical Agility Test at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.

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