Physical Fitness Test Causes 3 Comp Claims

Three members of the Colorado Springs Police Department filed workers' compensation claims after taking a mandatory physical fitness test, according to a report by an NBC affiliate for southern Colorado. The police department created a standardized test on the advice of a committee comprised of representatives from the city attorney's office, as well as risk management, occupational health and human resources officials. Of the 628 officers who were required to take the exam, 30 initially failed or were injured and not able to complete it. Nine officers passed retake examinations and ...