I would say so, a police officer should be able to run a mile and a half! its not exactly far. I would feel if the police department in my area were unable to chase after criminals then there will be more criminals on the street being able to get away from the scene of the crime. I would definately feel safer in a community knowing that the police can acutally catch the criminals they are going after. Police also have to be fit as they have to be able to complete first aid training, you wouldnt want someone who is going to pass out from tiredness halfway through giving someone CPR, that is a very energetic activity and sometimes you may have to continue to to it for a long time. people in those kinds of jobs have to be fit. other peoples lives can depend on it, not just their own.