The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is hosting its 2nd Annual Women's Fitness Challenge Saturday March 24, 2007 at the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center from 7:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M. All women are encouraged to come out and participate in the fitness challenge. Sheriff Bob Doyle, who is a strong advocate for diversity, understands the important roles women play in our community.

Deputy Sheriff Curet

The main goal of the Fitness Challenge is to help women pass the physical fitness test. Last year over a hundred women showed up to take the challenge. 

Deputy Sheriff Curet entered the academy last year and she owes it all to the Women's Fitness Challenge.  "It felt so comfortable knowing there were other women standing near me, encouraging me, cheering me on. Though I'm very tall, I found it extremely difficult to get over the wall; I was using my upper body, until a female deputy taught me to use my legs and I climb over that six-foot wall. It's always good to have someone near to help you. I feel as though I'm a better person because of the Women's Fitness Challenge. And the best part was, if I didn't pass the first time, I would have been invited to try out again."

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Gama

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Gama was a Community Service Officer for Riverside County for almost six years. "I was a little hesitant before accepting the fitness challenge. I didn't have enough confidence to pass the physical part of the academy, but after seeing short and tall women, in shape and out of shape being trained by other women holding different positions in the Sheriff's Department it inspired me to step up and take the Challenge, and I'm glad I did."

Sheriff Bob Doyle

The Women's Fitness Challenge will offer a variety of methods that will assist you in achieving your goals. You will receive one on one training, demonstrations, and techniques to ensure your success.

Twenty-six year old Deputy Sheriff Rodriguez was surprised that the Women's Fitness Challenge was more fun than she had anticipated. "I got the chance to meet all sorts of new people just like me, and having other women supporting my efforts no matter how great or how small, gave me an extra boost of confidence." Rodriguez goes on to say. "I'm very thankful that Sheriff Bob Doyle endorses the Women Fitness Challenge."

If you are interested in a career in Aviation, K-9, Search and Rescue, Boat Patrol, Bomb Squad, or off-Road enforcement, Riverside County Sheriff's Department Women's Fitness Challenge will assist you in achieving your goal. A network of law enforcement females deputies, who are mothers and wives, will be available to answer some of  the stressful question women face each day.

What about daycare? My child is sick? How do I balance career and family?

This panel of female deputies has walked in your shoes and can answer many of your questions to ensure your success.

If you ever thought about a career in law enforcement, now is the time.

Saturday March 24, 2007 is the date, and Ben Clark Public Safety  Training Center is the place, to encourage you to  step out of your box, and step into an exciting new career with the Riverside  County Sheriff's Department. 

For further information and an exciting career with the Riverside County Sheriff Department check out their web site: www.riversidesheriff.org or www.joinrsd.org or you can call 1-888-JOIN RSD.