When kids play make-believe games, there is always a cop role, which allows them to run after each other until they tire. In their innocence, their only idea of a cop’s job is that of chasing criminals and put them behind bars, which is for them fun. That, of course, is borne out of a child’s context. Nevertheless, they can be correct in one way. Even if there are exemptions to the rule, we still have high hopes on our police’s potential to collar suspected criminals and give justice to the victims. We also expect much of their physical abilities to do their jobs.
However, it cannot be denied that we do still see big city cops who are too fat for active duty and who are more prone to cardiovascular diseases than the desk-bound regular office employee is. The most fit and physically cops we see are usually seen only on primetime TV and these are not even reality shows. Images of obese and sluggish cops have indeed marred the reputation of the police force. Many times people distrust the police when street chases with athletic suspects are involved.
Physical fitness is half or even more of the requirement for effective police work. True, exceptional investigative skills are important also but an objective solution to a crime is only half the job unless the culprit is arrested and made to face the court for trial. After all the sleuthing, the police officer is required to use his physical abilities to run after a suspect with all his might.
Police trainees have long hours of physical fitness training in the academy on a daily basis. Obviously, the objective is to make their physique able and ready to perform the exhausting tasks. They are made to lift weights to develop strength and to jog kilometers to increase endurance while they overcome field obstacles to hone their flexibility. Having a flexible and agile physique would aid them a lot when they get training martial arts and other combat skills.
However, the struggle for physical fitness should not be limited to the police academy grounds only. Even when they are already in active duty, it becomes even more imperative for a police officer to stay fit. Not only does a fit body enable him physically, it also gives him a good mental and emotional disposition. Hence, physical fitness counts a lot for an officer’s general well-being.
A police force consisting of physically fit men and women can gain greater trust and respect from the public. A fit physique represents the discipline and effectiveness of an officer just like what his uniform does. It is, therefore, necessary that enough time for gym and workouts be given to the members of the force. They must be able to maintain their physical fitness as much as the integrity and pride of the entire police force.
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