San Luis approves up to $55,000 for voluntary police medical evaluations

The San Luis City Council approved expenditure of up to $55,000 from the fiscal year 2025–26 budget for voluntary annual medical evaluations and screenings for police department staff. Lieutenant Damian Miller said the exams will be provided by the vendor Fit for Duty and that participation is voluntary; results will be shared between the provider and the individual employee. Miller said per-person costs vary depending on the selected tests. On the record he gave a range, stating the total per-person cost would vary approximately between $1,840 and $2,994.70 depending on tests chosen; the department said enough employees had opted in to reach the $55,000 budgeted amount and that additional employees wishing to participate would be placed on a first-come, first-served list for the next year. Council members asked how many officers had signed up and about result access; Miller said participation increased after staff clarified that individual medical results would remain between provider and employee. The council approved the purchase by motion with no recorded opposition.