Law enforcement officers should maintain a high degree of physical fitness. However, without personal desire and a realization of the need for physical fitness, any program is doomed to fail.

The purpose of this unit of instruction is twofold:

(1) to develop an awareness in the student of the need for physical fitness, dynamics of personal health, and demonstrate that physical fitness can be accomplished without undue exertion or discomfort, and with minimal effort on the part of those involved, and

(2) to develop increased fitness through participation in a structured exercise program.

The emphasis should be on exercise, jogging, and recreational activities that will have carry-over value in the development of cardiovascular capabilities, balance, agility, and general endurance. The limits of participation should be gauged by the capabilities of each individual. This program should be progressive and monitored to demonstrate an increase in proficiency

Aquatics Programs:

The Academy has recently incorporated weekly water aerobics as part of the physical fitness program. This uses water based resistance training to increase cardiovascular fitness. In this class recruits learn the importance of special awareness in the water and are made to feel comfortable in the water. The Cook County Sheriff’s Police Academy is the only Academy in the State that currently has this as part of their curriculum.

Recruits that participate in the 11th week of bonus training will be certified in Basic Water Rescue which holds a 3 year certification.

For further information on our aquatics program please contact the Academy

(708) 583-3152.