In approximately Oct. 2009, the Montana Law Enforcement Academy is expected to adopt the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) for physical fitness standard entrance requirements. The MT Law Enforcement Testing Consoritum (MTLETC), Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), and other agencies will also adopt this standard, eventually referred to as MPAT. This is a demo of 3 officers who ran the course in March of 2009. (Audio track begins halfway through video.)
#1 by mozfn87 on March 9, 2010 - 10:41 am
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Haha, this does look really easy. If you couldn’t pass this test, then you really aren’t in good shape.
#2 by repoman150 on March 9, 2010 - 10:54 am
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LMFAO!!! Every cop in the United States would LOVE to take a test like that…compared to what we had to do. Go to Illinois and check out their testing requirements
#3 by repoman150 on March 9, 2010 - 11:01 am
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Bsibs….Corrupt officials???!!!! Come to Chicago and find out what corruption is REALLY about !!
#4 by repoman150 on March 9, 2010 - 11:57 am
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OXYGEN ASSISTANCE LMFAO!!!!! Are You KIDDING me???!!!! This looks MUCH easier than the Illinois testing standards. What does the acadamy consist of??? Is there any running involved???
#5 by teknoboy15 on March 9, 2010 - 12:24 pm
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I took thins test a couple of weeks ago. it is not to bad. the main thing is pace yourself. if you dont you will not make it. 2 people i thought would of made it didn’t. they started to fast. this course is designed to make you use all of your body. not endurance like other tests.
#6 by SSShort on March 9, 2010 - 1:02 pm
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jayjayjay4070, here is a quote that probably won’t mean jack to you, but here you go anyway;
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
– George Orwell
Even though you hate us, call us pigs and make fun of us, if you call we will respond and keep you out of harms way.
— Lt. Steve Short
#7 by SSShort on March 9, 2010 - 1:38 pm
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I like it, but the tough thing will be the fact that most Montana Departments cannot afford to purchase a push/pull machine and so it will be tough to get new hires ready for the academy. Do you still take it 3 times in the academy like the old physical? It makes me want to try it, but I want to see if it can be done in full uniform and vest.
I love to see progress in my state physical requirements. And I love that it is the same for all, regardless of sex or age. Its about time.
#8 by bsibs on March 9, 2010 - 1:48 pm
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Oh why am I bitter. Let’s see how about the instructor commenting “I have 2 years until retirement, than I don’t have to deal with you anymore”. Maybe the belittlement I received for guest instructors. Maybe it’s the way I got kicked out. Or maybe when I complained to the Montana Board of Crime Control what was going on and the violations of MCA and ARM (underage student attending under no agency) Oh how about the instructor sleeping in class, after making snide comments to students.
#9 by Supertodd987 on March 9, 2010 - 2:33 pm
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I found the people running the program to be professional and courteous . Why are you so bitter?
#10 by bsibs on March 9, 2010 - 3:11 pm
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WOW change forever. MLEA is a fraud run by corrupt officals. Prove me wrong.
#11 by explorersgt on March 9, 2010 - 4:05 pm
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I don’t think my comments are posting.
#12 by Supertodd987 on March 9, 2010 - 4:58 pm
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I took the test over the weekend. I passed the written and ran out of time during the push pull. This is not as easy as it looks. I saw three other guys need oxygen assistance. To sign up in Montana, I would look at the Helena Police Academy. Also, The Bozeman PD seems to be having a test in September. For the written, I recommend going to Borders and getting the Barrons POST test study guide. It’s $16.95 and a sure way to get you through!
#13 by ChuckAllaway on March 9, 2010 - 5:52 pm
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from what ive been researching *(im hoping you will know) you cant just join, you can only join during certain times of the year when there recruiting, and where do you go to get an application?… could you tell me step one in getting into a highway patrol position from what you know…like where do i start, im having a hard time finding out through internet resources.
#14 by MrQuizKid on March 9, 2010 - 6:02 pm
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Sometimes you can choose where you want to go, but most of the time when you are by a neighboring district or county that needs a trooper, they’ll send you there. You don’t have to live there, you just commute.
And my neighbor’s friend just bought an old squad car, they’re so cheap and loud. His still has the spotlight and the horn honks when he turns right, only fools buy old squad cars.
#15 by ChuckAllaway on March 9, 2010 - 6:07 pm
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sweet, so you cant pick a county? they tell you were your going? I live in missoula county, and yah, just about every cop has a new charger…very nice
kinda funny, cause they sold there old police cars to the public, so you always end up seeing a bunch of old police cars that make you hit your breaks when there not police 
everyone flips em off just cause they scared em 
#16 by MrQuizKid on March 9, 2010 - 6:29 pm
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Umm… I would like to work in Yellowstone County, but they need a trooper in Big Horn County, so thats where I’ll probably end up. But really where ever they need me I’ll go!
Completely off subject, but have you seen the Dodge Chargers? They’re frickin awesome!
#17 by ChuckAllaway on March 9, 2010 - 7:03 pm
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cool me too…what county will you work in?
#18 by MrQuizKid on March 9, 2010 - 7:19 pm
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I’m planning on becoming a Montana State Trooper and this doesn’t look hard at all, it actually looks fun. My aunt and uncle are both current Montana State Troopers and they think this test would be so much better than the Cooper Test and I’m really excited to see if they’re right or not.
#19 by jayjayjay4070 on March 9, 2010 - 7:44 pm
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If every cop in the united state have to take a physical test like this every year then we woud see more cop not pigs laying in their police car with a donut in their mouth haha
#20 by TomaisMhoon on March 9, 2010 - 8:43 pm
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There’s a state that loves marijuana more than Missoula?!?!
I agree that this is way better than the current Cooper’s Test.
#21 by canucking on March 9, 2010 - 8:50 pm
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Easy…if you cant do this compared to what we’ve had to do in the past then there is no hope for you.
#22 by Lockerbeef on March 9, 2010 - 9:13 pm
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That looks tough!!!!!!! I agree with wowpest. Shear genius.
#23 by jodirio on March 9, 2010 - 10:00 pm
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Wow! Looks way better than the Cooper! Not bad from a state that loves Marijuana more than Missoula and where the people aren’t allowed to pump their own gas!
#24 by wowpest on March 9, 2010 - 10:21 pm
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Village People music (Macho Man), theme from TJ Hooker, or anything by Public Enemy might enhance viewing. However, this test seems to be a much more realistic measure of a candidate’s skills. The current variant of the “Cooper’s Test” for law enforcement, composed of push-ups, sit-ups, running, and “sit & reach” events never made much sense to me. Looks like Montana made an excellent decision with this change.