A special policy aimed at keeping Roseville Police officers in top physical condition could start becoming usual and statewide as a result of a law which has been formally suggested before the California Assembly（議會）.

AB 2183, put forward by Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, would set aside ＄10 million for the creation of a new voluntary fitness program aimed at shaping up California’s 75,000 peace officers. Spitzer, a former officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, said the cost of the program would be balanced out by the millions of dollars saved in medical costs and disability payments for injured and out – of – shape officers.

For Roseville Police officers, physical fitness isn’t just advised, it’s a required part of an officer’s day. Each officer must spend an hour in the department gym before each working period. “We’re trying to break that typical donut（多納圈）shop image here.” Roseville Police Chief Joel Neves said.

And most officers don’t seem to mind keeping in shape as part of their daily duties. “We have some officers here that are 50 years old running a five – minute mile,” Lt. Mike Allison said. “They’re in great shape. It is a culture that is expected now.” Neves said the required workouts also attract some high quality people who have just joined the Roseville force. “We can truly take the best of the best and bring them to Roseville,” Neves said. “It’s not just the fitness level. On the whole, it’s the belief of the employees in work.”

However, people who object to the idea insist that putting taxpayer dollars toward keeping officers fit isn’t money well spent. “This is an extraordinary rip – off（敲竹杠）of taxpayers,” Jon Coupal with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said. “I think police officers also need a good night’s sleep, but does that mean taxpayers should be paying for their beds? I don’t think so.”

AB2183 passed its first vote in the Committee on Public Safety earlier this month and has been passed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

1．What does the special policy aim at?

       A．Affecting the behavior and attitudes of police officers.

       B．Attracting high quality people to the Roseville force.

       C．Saving millions of dollars for the police department.

       D．Helping the police officers in the state stay fit.

2．We can infer from Paragraph 4 that Roseville Police officers have           .

       A．a(chǎn)ccepted exercising as part of their culture.

       B．had a better attitude towards society

       C．been able to run a five- minute mile

       D．created a new statewide culture

3．Some people are against the policy because they           .

       A．want their taxes to be used properly

       B．resist shaping up among the police officers

       C．a(chǎn)re aware of being cheated by the government

       D．dislike supporting the government to save money

4．What is the best title for the passage?

      A．A Great Program Is Put Forward         

       B．A Special Policy Passed Its First Vote

       C．Officers May Be Required To Work Out

       D．Police Officers Are In Favor Of AB 2183