We have a larger Sgt. In our department, and he can still run down suspects. There are physical standards.
Generally the older officers are high ranking, and they teach the young guns the ways of the job and let the young ones chase people. They arent useless.
Here is the reason why most law enforcement are overweight. Most just sit around looking for suspicious activity. Their job doesn't make them do anything physical.
They probably been a security for most of their lifetime. And the only food available to them is fast food. So think about it.
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