Civvy police fitness test

[4everAD]

Oh dear it appears old bill need to lay off the bacon rolls!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27581533

 

[Late & Tired]

Level 5.4 over 15M ???
I've chased NAAFI Wagons faster and further to catch a bacon roll...

 

[4everAD]

Think I might consider becoming a career criminal when I leave the mob, as a light blue "passer" I fancy my chances of out running the boys in blue!

 

[spike7451]

You should see some of the PSNI officers over here...Billy Bunter springs to mind!

 

[230Tiger]

So, out of the 30,000 that were tested only 851 "failed to meet the mark", that means that 29,149 passed the test. Always nice to put a negative spin on it! Besides, it's not mandatory yet so they have a year to get fit enough to pass.

 

[Dan_Brown]

Also firearms teams and riot police have to achieve a higher level (still comical levels though!)

 

[busby1971]

Despite the levels being set so low that women should be able to pass it, there are already mutterings that it's sexist.

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[Flybynight]

Despite the levels being set so low that women should be able to pass it, there are already mutterings that it's sexist.

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When I were a lad the public didn't have confidence in thin police officers, only in fat ones, preferably fat and jolly...

 

[Gord]

Over here, in an emergency, it is often a better idea not to call 911, (North America's version of 999) but to call the local doughnut shop as sure as sh!t that's where most of the coppers are hanging out.

 

[230Tiger]

Slightly Off Topic

How to tell the difference between an English Police Officer, a Canadian
Police Officer, an American Police Officer and a Scottish Police Officer

QUESTION:



You're on duty by yourself (don't ask why, you just are, and your Sergeant
hates you) walking on a deserted street late at night. Suddenly, an armed
man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams
obscenities, raises the knife and lunges at you. You are carrying your
truncheon and are an expert in using it. However, you have only a split
second to react before he reaches you. What do you do ?

ANSWER:

English Police Officer:

The Officer must consider the man's human rights.

1) Does the man look poor or oppressed ?

2) Is he newly arrived in this country and does not yet understand the law ?

3) Is this really a knife or a ceremonial dagger ?

4) Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack ?

5) Am I dressed provocatively ?

6) Could I run away ?

7) Could I possibly swing my truncheon and knock the knife out of his hand ?

8) Should I try and negotiate with him to discuss his wrong-doings ?

9) Why am I carrying a truncheon anyway and what kind of message does this
send to society ?

10) Does he definitely want to kill me or would he be content just to wound
me ?

11) If I were to grab his knees and hold on, would he still want to stab and
kill me ?

12) If I raise my truncheon and he turns and runs away, do I get blamed if
he falls over, knocks his head and kills himself ?

13) If I hurt him and lose the subsequent court case, does he have the
opportunity to sue me, cost me my job, my credibility and the loss of my
family home ?


Canadian Police Officer:

BANG !

American Police Officer:

BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG !
BANG !

'Click'...Reload...

BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG ! BANG !
BANG !


Scottish Police Officer:


"Haw, Jimmie.. Drop the knife, noo, unless you want it stuck up yer arse!"

 

[metimmee]

I think the 15m MSFT uses different beep timings to the 20m, still, level 5.x doesn't sound very difficult.

 

[Stevienics]

I think the 15m MSFT uses different beep timings to the 20m, still, level 5.x doesn't sound very difficult.

...about the distance from the car park to the counter I would estimate.

 

[BoozeGuzzler]

I do wonder why i see so many coppers who are overweight! They look like they have spent all day in kfc Whilst the plastic coppers on the beat are in much better shape, I do say most are in better shape than the real police.

 

[JulienFitz]

I think if the Police Forces are wanted to be considered as one of the Uniformed Forces, then there should be a standard fitness test across the board.

Is is any wonder when the civilian uniformed forces go on strike that the Armed Forces have to take over and do a better job at it.

Mandatory fitness training should be required across all the uniformed services. including but not limited to:

Royal Air Force
British Army
Royal Navy
Fire & Rescue Service (both military and Civilian)
Police Forces
Ambulance Service
and any others not included above

 

[firestorm]

I think if the Police Forces are wanted to be considered as one of the Uniformed Forces, then there should be a standard fitness test across the board.

Is is any wonder when the civilian uniformed forces go on strike that the Armed Forces have to take over and do a better job at it.

Mandatory fitness training should be required across all the uniformed services. including but not limited to:

Royal Air Force
British Army
Royal Navy
Fire & Rescue Service (both military and Civilian)
Police Forces
Ambulance Service
and any others not included above

Sigh

You're not well informed, are you?

 

[LilStill]

I think if the Police Forces are wanted to be considered as one of the Uniformed Forces, then there should be a standard fitness test across the board.

Is is any wonder when the civilian uniformed forces go on strike that the Armed Forces have to take over and do a better job at it.

Mandatory fitness training should be required across all the uniformed services. including but not limited to:

Royal Air Force
British Army
Royal Navy
Fire & Rescue Service (both military and Civilian)
Police Forces
Ambulance Service
and any others not included above

You are aware that the RN, Army and RAF operate different fitness testing regimes, right? Also - as I work an awful lot with A&E ambulance crews - why should they undergo a similar test to ours? If they can fit in the truck, carry a Stryker chair, and perform CPR - they are fit for their role! I wouldn't subject anyone to the fecked knees that the MSFT brings if they didn't actually require it. Feel free to justify your opinion.

 

[rest have risen above me]

If they can fit in the truck, carry a Stryker chair, and perform CPR - they are fit for their role! I wouldn't subject anyone to the fecked knees that the MSFT brings if they didn't actually require it. Feel free to justify your opinion.

If only our lords and masters had such a common sense view

 

[Flybynight]

You are aware that the RN, Army and RAF operate different fitness testing regimes, right? Also - as I work an awful lot with A&E ambulance crews - why should they undergo a similar test to ours? If they can fit in the truck, carry a Stryker chair, and perform CPR - they are fit for their role! I wouldn't subject anyone to the fecked knees that the MSFT brings if they didn't actually require it. Feel free to justify your opinion.

When I was an ickle student nurse we learned all sorts of clever ways of protecting our muscles when lifting. Unfortunately, they totally bleedin' wrecked our joints instead - and in those days I was very fit indeed. I now live with the consequences. How many members of the civilian services would we now have if they had to take this risk?

 

[JulienFitz]

When I was an ickle student nurse we learned all sorts of clever ways of protecting our muscles when lifting. Unfortunately, they totally bleedin' wrecked our joints instead - and in those days I was very fit indeed. I now live with the consequences. How many members of the civilian services would we now have if they had to take this risk?

Good point, well answered!

 

[Flybynight]

Good point, well answered!

Thank you, young sir.