The City Council of Portland approved a substitute resolution this morning requiring police officers to pass an actual physical fitness test to qualify for a health premium.
The Oregonian reported last month that nearly all Portland Police Bureau officers received an annual pay premium for undergoing a brief medical screening rather than passing an obstacle course.
Although the resolution was discussed in mid-January, the council delayed action until Mayor Sam Adams could return from a trip to washington D.C.
The new resolution does not decide whether or not the police will receive a health pay premium, but does require that such a premium involve an active fitness test rather than a biometric screening.
The annual fitness test would be similar to the entrance requirements of new police officers.
- KBOO