Why do we have fitness tests?

As a Police Officer or Special Constable, you will find yourself in a variety of physically challenging situations. You will need strength and stamina to deal effectively with these situations as well as be able to defend yourself and others.

You also need to be fit to handle police equipment safely and to work shifts.

To ensure you are fit enough, you will undertake a fitness test, as part of the application process.

The Police National Fitness Test will test the following:

• Endurance: Pass Mark Level 5.4 on the 15m Police Job Related Fitness Test

Please note: you must pass the fitness test, to be able to progress to the rest of the selection process.