Otero County Approves Fitness Incentives of Up to $820 for Union Deputies

Otero County Approves Fitness Incentives of Up to $820 for Union Deputies

Otero County approved a contract offering union-affiliated sheriff’s deputies $550 or $820 for meeting law enforcement fitness benchmarks, including push-ups, sit-ups, a 1.5-mile run and a sprint. The voluntary program could cost up to $128,000 annually, with officials citing potential savings from fewer injuries and workers’ compensation claims. A proposal to expand it to all deputies is expected.