The Police Association is underlining why aspiring recruits need to pass the physical aptitude test before joining police college.

Police are doing an audit after revelations three applicants got in - even after failing to meet fitness requirements.

Association Vice President Paul Ormerod says the college requires learning across driving, firearms, hand to hand combat - and more.

"If your physical condition isn't up to at least the minimum level - invariably, you'll be injured and that'll put more pressure on your learning and it could probably even delay your graduation."

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The Police Association is underlining why aspiring recruits need to pass the physical aptitude test before joining police college.
Police are doing an audit after revelations three applicants got in - even after failing to meet fitness requirements.
Association Vice President Paul Ormerod says the college requires learning across driving, firearms, hand to hand combat - and more.
"If your physical condition isn't up to at least the minimum level - invariably, you'll be injured and that'll put more pressure on your learning and it could probably even delay your graduation."
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Paul Ormerod: Police Association Vice President on the applications audit taking place after fitness test breaches

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