In what kind of conditions do Berkeley Police Officers work under?
Police Officers spend much of their time working outdoors, walking and/or standing in an assigned area for longs periods of time. They must also be able to drive or sit in a patrol car during their shift while remaining alert. Officers are called upon to run after suspects and, in the process, may be required to scale fences, climb stairs, or circumvent other obstacles. Officers may be called upon to carry an injured adult, restrain suspects when necessary, and be able to subdue a suspect who is resisting arrest. Officers must be able to do all of these activities while wearing heavy equipment and a bulletproof vest.
