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Updated: 8:09 AM Jun 30, 2009
Pueblo Sheriff's Recruit Dies In Physical Test
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a recruit who collapsed and died while competing for a deputy position. Posted: 10:24 PM Jun 29, 2009Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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A recruit for the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office collapsed and died after the department's physical agility test.
Sheriff Kirk Taylor says that the 34-year-old recruit, Sergio Aragon, collapsed Monday at a high school track after running about a half-mile as part of a standard physical agility test.
CPR failed to revive Aragon, and he was pronounced dead at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. An autopsy is pending.
Aragon was among about 275 people seeking detention deputy positions. The physical agility test included running, crawling through a small tube and dragging a dummy. Aragon was one of the first to finish before collapsing.
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Posted by: Ronnie
Location: Pueblo CO
on Jun 30, 2009 at 07:06 PM
This is in response to Matt.. I my self can tell you that the physical agility test is hard. I was one of the canidates there. I barely made it thru. Its a hard test. Lets see if you can pass that test. RIP Sergio. You would have made an excellent officer. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sergio.
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Posted by: ForReal??
Location: CO
on Jun 30, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I feel so bad for this man and his family....RIP. But really? Most officers that I see...Well lets just say that most departments need to have some type of PT for the officers. Like the military does. I would not hesitate one second if I had to run from a officer....in Springs or anywhere... Most of them are not fit at all. Most teens could out run 95% of the cops that I see. Dont get me wrong I have respect for Cops we need them on our streets more than most think, but....look around....They need PT to keep up with criminals.
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Posted by: Andrea
Location: Co
on Jun 30, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Matt---thats not funny! those tests are difficult to get thru and considering he was one of the first to finish it bf he died says something---he would have made a fine officer!
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