PER 0905 Physical Agility Assessment
Purpose
Effective July 1, 2022, all certified police officers in the State of Maryland, as defined by Public Safety Article § 3-201, must submit to a physical agility assessment as determined by the Maryland Police Training & Standards Commission (MPTSC). This physical agility assessment is a requirement for initial certification, and as a condition of recertification, a police officer is required to submit to an annual physical agility assessment to establish continuing fitness to carry out the deputy’s assigned duties.
Summary
All Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) law enforcement deputies, at the ranks below Colonel who carry a MPTSC card, will submit to a physical agility assessment as described in this policy.