Nashville police changes physical fitness requirements, adds 'lactation rooms' to hire more women

The Metro Police Department replaced its physical ability test with a physical ability test to attract more women recruits.

Commander Tiffany Gibson, the first female director of the Metro Police Department Training Academy, told WSMV4 the 30% goal is "definitely attainable." Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate. 

Instead of a physical ability test, the academy now has an agility test designed to reflect real-world situations. The change moved away from the Cooper Standard for Law Enforcement Physical Assessment, which comprised several strength training tests such as push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5 mile and 300-meter runs measured in seconds, and a vertical jump.