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Today, 18 applicants bravely started their process to join the ranks
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examinations, only 14 candidates remain on course to joining the
129th class of Minot Police officers.
"There were a couple of hiccups here and there," Minot Police
Captain Justin Sundheim said. "Overall the group did very well."
Just as the sun pierced through the clouds, candidates filed into the
Minot State University Dome, and proceeded with their physical
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Applicants jumped, dashed and sweated their way one step closer to
serving the city of Minot.
"The process starts with a physical endurance test," Sundheim said.
"For those who pass the physical endurance test, the next phase is
the written exam. Just as the physical test, the written exam has a
minimum mandate that must be achieved. Candidates who
successfully pass the physical and written portion will begin their
initial interviews tomorrow."
For candidate Andrew Roach, tomorrow was furthest from his mind.
"Coming into today, I focused on eating right and staying mentally
strong," Roach said. "Physically, I've been training for over a month
and I was determined not to fail."
To keep their dreams alive, each applicant had to dig deep and meet
an uncompromising set of standards.
"A candidate's degree of fitness is measured by the Cooper's test,"
Sundheim said. "Applicants will perform a variety of endurance
exercises. The first measurement is a vertical jump. From there,
candidates must complete sit-ups, perform a 300-meter sprint,
execute pushups and close with a 1 1/2 mile run."
"The physical exam wasn't too bad," Roach said. "Personally, I
believe the running may have been the worst part, because we had
to do them back to back. Other than that, the exam was pretty
grueling but it was worth it."
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With the physical portion complete, applicants faced a written exam
that assessed their ability to soundly and swiftly make life-saving
decisions.
"The test itself is a basic police officer entrance exam," Sundheim
said. "This standardized test is used by police departments across
the country."
Nearly silent and entirely still, candidates sat with their eyes locked
on Sundheim as he issued test taking instructions. As the conference
room doors closed, exam booklets quickly opened. One by one, each
applicant peeled layers of papers that tested their capacity to recall
critical details and demonstrate integrity.
"Each phase of the selection process is a challenge," Sundheim said.
The day's examinations provided candidates with a small sample of
challenges yet to come. Beyond the interviews, psychological exams,
and the daunting task of graduating the Minot Police Academy; a life
in law enforcement is a never ending test of character and service.
"It's important for the prospective applicants to practice integrity,"
Sundheim said. "It's important for the applicants to remember that
they are a representative of our department and their community."
Serving and protecting the city of Minot is not a right, it's a privilege.
"It would mean a lot to me," Roach said. "I've been in Minot for five
years now and I really like this community a lot. Becoming a police
officer is what I've wanted since I got my degree in Criminal Justice
from MSU."
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