Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316700061 - City Of Stockton Police Department

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Investigation Summary

On July 22, 2013, Employee #1, a new probationary police officer with the City of Stockton Police Department, was performing physical training which consisted of push-ups, jumping jacks, wind sprints and other exercises. Employee #1 was described as "overweight and in below average physical conditioning." Employee #1 was described as being in the "back of the group and having difficulty keeping up." Employee #1 did not complain, and all new officers went home for the evening. That night, Employee #1 admitted himself into the hospital, where he stayed in the hospital for five days. On the previous workday of exercises, when the temperature for that previous day was 100 degrees F, Employee #1 had felt shortness of breath and described himself as though he "could not catch his breath."

Keywords: HEAT EXHAUSTION