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Do I need to be fit to join the police?
The Nationally agreed level for push/pull is 35 in order to achieve entrance in terms of fitness into the police. Candidates have to pass both the Endurance test & Push/Pull strength test in order to successfully pass the fitness requirement of gaining entrance into the Police Service.
How far is 5.4 on the beep test?
525m
The standard needed for an officer who requires PST as part of their role is 5.4 which means running at least in time with the bleeps for four shuttles at level 5. The whole test takes 3 minutes and 35 seconds and covers 525m.
What should I eat the day before a run?
Bread/toast, bagel, peanut butter, fruit without skin (banana), pulp-free fruit juice or sports drink for a pre-race breakfast. Rice, pasta, lean meat, starchy vegetables, fruits for “carbo-loading” at least three days before the race.
Should the UK have a fully armed police service?
In the UK, we still have a predominantly unarmed Police Service, something that is almost unheard of worldwide. To avoid having a fully armed Police Service in this country, and to enable the Police to still tackle criminals and terrorists with firearms, we need to have some of the Police Officers equipped with firearms.
What is the police entrance fitness test?
The police entrance fitness test has been standardised in England & Wales in recent years and is less onerous than previous fitness tests. The Test is based on what is expected of Police officers in the course of their normal duty and now is described as a ‘job related fitness test’…
What level of fitness do you need to become a police officer?
The Nationally agreed level in order to achieve entrance in terms of fitness into the Police is 5.6. This level is not particularly onerous for the average candidate, regardless of age or gender.
How difficult is police force weapons training?
Each Police Force Weapons Training Department will be accredited by the College of Policing in its delivery and assessment of training through Applied Professional Practice (APP) issued by the College of Policing in conjunction with National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Without doubt the training is challenging!
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