Modesto Police recruit candidates complete physical agility testing during hiring process

Cinella reported that future officers participating in the Modesto Police Department hiring process completed physical agility testing, including sprints, fence climbs and obstacle courses.

The update highlighted the physical components of the department’s hiring process but did not provide how many recruits were tested, pass/fail rates, or scheduling for subsequent steps such as interviews or background checks. The presenter did not indicate whether the department adjusted standards or the source of the physical test protocol.

No formal action, policy change or personnel appointments were announced in the segment; the coverage was presented as a community update on the hiring process.