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Don't compromise police fitnes
The National Party wants the police to maintain their fitness standards, despite hundreds of would-be recruits failing the gruelling test.
"Only the best will do," said the party's law and order spokesman Simon Power.
"New Zealand is renowned for having one of the best police forces in the world, and one of the toughest physical standards, and we must not change that."
It was revealed at the weekend that police are turning away top people, including stocky athletes and top brains of both sexes, because many find the 2.4km run impossible to finish in the time allowed.
Men who want to join have to complete the run in 10 minutes 15 seconds. Women are given 11 minutes 15 seconds. There is no allowance for age.
The Sunday Star-Times reported that for every 100 people who call the 0800 recruitment line, only one makes it to police college.
Police are reviewing the physical entry test.
The Government has promised to recruit an extra 1000 police over the next three years, and the failure rate could compromise that pledge.
Mr Power said they should meet the same fitness standard as serving officers.
New Zealand First's law and order spokesman, Ron Mark, was less sure about the situation.
"It is accepted that a high standard is necessary," he said.
"However, there are occasions when a potential recruit's all-round ability and attributes may call for an alternative approach to the rigid requirements of the one-off physical test currently taken."
Mr Mark said he discussed the problem with Police Minister Annette King in December because he was worried about the test being applied regardless of age.
"Although the standards allow for a small differentiation for gender, there is none for age or body type," he said.
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