955i Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Now I like watching the shows where police catch villains, but I have seen a few recently (and one just now in Wales) where the officer has been physically unable to catch up with the suspect. Surely this is unacceptable and the police should be fit enough to chase a suspect down. The officer in this episode is a proper bloater and I suspect he would get out of breath going upstairs to the loo. Are these really the people we want guarding our families? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 i agree for frontline bobby's - but intellect should be more important for those higher up the ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Yep if they can't go the distance due to size/fitness get rid im still serving (armed forces) at 46 and still have to complete my PFA (personnel fitness assessment ) twice a year,trust me it dont get any easier,but i can still do the required sit-ups,press ups ,and get 12 and a half mins to run a mile and a half,and can still do it sub 10 and a half mins,yet many 18 years olds still struggle guess its the playstation generation to blame for there lack of exercise BB Always a bonus being able to outrun plod though :lol: (joke) Edited October 2, 2012 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I walked passed one copper yesterday and he was quite the opposite. He looked about 15 and at one stage I thought the wind was going to carry him away. Wouldn't like to see the poor bloke trying to stop a team of rugby players tearing down a pub in a brawl. I know I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover and he might me the fittest mo-fo in the force , but even the uniform were hanging off him and looked like he was on his way to his first day at school! I was actually worried about him, our town can be a rough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKill Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 None of you have ever tried chasing people with 2 stone of kit on you either, you catch some, you lose some.... but you always catch them in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Seems that it hasn't gone unnoticed elsewhere. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/9145396/Unfit-police-will-face-pay-cut-under-plans-to-rid-service-of-fat-officers.html We don't need the likes of Usain Bolt pounding the beat, but someone doing the job should have a certain level of fitness in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Fat officers who may ever have to do something other than sit behind a desk (i.e who may need to actually do something) are a disgrace to the force. A regular fitness test is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 None of you have ever tried chasing people with 2 stone of kit on you either, you catch some, you lose some.... but you always catch them in the end! Oh trust me mate i have,and much more than 2 stone of kit,check out the average kit a infantry soldier carrys on a routine jog out BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Seems that it hasn't gone unnoticed elsewhere. http://www.telegraph...t-officers.html We don't need the likes of Usain Bolt pounding the beat, but someone doing the job should have a certain level of fitness in my opinion. I thought that was a picture of Nick Frost from Hot Fuzz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I thought they had to make them bigger to allow them to wear their batman utility belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Its okay being good at the job,but if you cant get to where your needed due to lack of PERSONAL fitness,well stop eating so many pies and get out and do some fitness training BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_zero Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yet not one of these so called "fat" police officers wouldn't stand in front of a bullet or knife to save your life, really should thank them, not mock them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 None of you have ever tried chasing people with 2 stone of kit on you either, you catch some, you lose some.... but you always catch them in the end! 2 stone of kit The OB round our way have a batman belt and a radio, where the hell is 28lb of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yet not one of these so called "fat" police officers wouldn't stand in front of a bullet or knife to save your life, really should thank them, not mock them. No ones mocking them,the OP highlights the problem with overweight police officers,and yes in my opinion if they are too fat to do the job,either loose weight or get the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Now I like watching the shows where police catch villains, but I have seen a few recently (and one just now in Wales) where the officer has been physically unable to catch up with the suspect. Suspect has a lot more drive to run......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I heard Hants police were bringing back an annual fitness assesment. Those that fail have x amount of time to sort them selves out, or they are out. Their shift patterns are also changing and they may only have 3 rest days between shift change overs. Unlike the forces, who get trained by qualified physical training instructors and in work time, the police have to fit their training time into their own / family time, with most not having a clue about decent fitness or training programs. I think they should have a good base level of fitness to do the job, and those that cannot reach that basic level, should be dismissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 there are a couple of bobby,s that come our muay thai and kickboxing gym and they all seem keen on keeping fit but in ny opinion there should be an annual test for all because i have seen quite a few kebab eaters in the force some cant walk never mind run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I totally agree that an annual fitness test is long overdue for the police, some people have just let themselves go and as well as not having a decent level of fitness look bloody terrible in the uniform. The police as an organisation have no interest in increasing your fitness level and in my experience would rather get rid of your gym and turn it into office space rather than give you a place to work out. If a level of fitness was required then then would have to put in place training and give you time to train as per the armed forces etc and they do not want to do this. 2 stone of kit The OB round our way have a batman belt and a radio, where the hell is 28lb of kit I have to wear body armour, Taser tac vest containing Taser, 4 rounds, Baton, Handcuffs, Radio, CS and then on top of that I have a flo yellow tac jacket which I have to wear. I have weighed it at around 1.5 stone. You will never catch everyone, we are not robots, but the public should expect police to have a good level of fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I feel very comforted by the force feilding rotund PC's. As I run down the street with an auld gimmers handbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I feel very comforted by the force feilding rotund PC's. As I run down the street with an auld gimmers handbag Classic, ack ack you are are star. "Auld gimmer" belter ha, ha ,ha. Lmao Atb Flynny. The police should be fit and not fat, I agree, they still do a belting job though, when the bleddy red tape don't get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hang on, it appears that a load of posts on this thread have just disappeared Any explanation mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yep if they can't go the distance due to size/fitness get rid im still serving (armed forces) at 46 and still have to complete my PFA (personnel fitness assessment ) twice a year,trust me it dont get any easier,but i can still do the required sit-ups,press ups ,and get 12 and a half mins to run a mile and a half,and can still do it sub 10 and a half mins,yet many 18 years olds still struggle guess its the playstation generation to blame for there lack of exercise BB Always a bonus being able to outrun plod though :lol: (joke) maybe they should stop eating mars bars lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yet not one of these so called "fat" police officers wouldn't stand in front of a bullet or knife to save your life, really should thank them, not mock them. Mate, if what I saw tonight is true, I would be well dead before the fat ******* got near the crime scene!! Hang on, it appears that a load of posts on this thread have just disappeared Any explanation mods? Sorry, posts didn't appear but are back now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 my shooting buddy's mrs was a fit 10 stone when she joined the police force 18 years ago she is now a 15 stone lard **** who struggles to get out of her panda car Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 It's not all foot chases you know. I know some really skinny officers who can run for miles but can they stand and fight. I know some really big officers who will never loose a fight but can't run more than 100 yards. Personally if I've not got them within the first 100 then I probably won't and they always have more incentive to run as they don't want to go to jail. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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