First off I want to say that all you LEO's do an amazing job and that I have the utmost respect for you and what you do, which is why I want to become a LEO as well.
I currently am working through the application process with the Colorado State Patrol and have had this question in the back of my mind for a while now.
Most of the threads I've seen about this topic are from people fearing that they are too big for the job. I'm having the exact opposite problem. I'm 23 years old but only stand at 5ft 8 and 145-150 lbs. I've been a distance runner since high school and have always taken pride in my sub 18 minute 5K times, but now that I have chosen LE as the path I want to take I am wondering if I am physically big enough for the job. I have always felt its the size of the fight in the dog, not the dog in the fight and I'm currently on a strict workout regimen, trying to bulk up, but most of the LEO I see around have at least a good 3 or 4 inches and 30-50 lbs on me.
Will being more oriented towards stamina instead of strength hurt my chances at becoming a LEO?
Also, how much does size and physicality come into play in your everyday role as a LEO?
I currently am working through the application process with the Colorado State Patrol and have had this question in the back of my mind for a while now.
Most of the threads I've seen about this topic are from people fearing that they are too big for the job. I'm having the exact opposite problem. I'm 23 years old but only stand at 5ft 8 and 145-150 lbs. I've been a distance runner since high school and have always taken pride in my sub 18 minute 5K times, but now that I have chosen LE as the path I want to take I am wondering if I am physically big enough for the job. I have always felt its the size of the fight in the dog, not the dog in the fight and I'm currently on a strict workout regimen, trying to bulk up, but most of the LEO I see around have at least a good 3 or 4 inches and 30-50 lbs on me.
Will being more oriented towards stamina instead of strength hurt my chances at becoming a LEO?
Also, how much does size and physicality come into play in your everyday role as a LEO?
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