Observational behavior assessment for psychological competencies in police officers: A proposed methodology for instrument development
This paper proposes and showcases a methodology to develop an observational behavior
assessment instrument to assess psychological competencies of police officers. We outline …
assessment instrument to assess psychological competencies of police officers. We outline …
Longitudinal changes in health and fitness measures among state patrol officers by sex
JJ Dawes, ML Dos Santos, C Kornhauser… - The Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Dawes, JJ, Lopes dos Santos, M, Kornhauser, C, Holmes, RJ, Alvar, BA, Lockie,
RG, and Orr, RM. Longitudinal changes in health and fitness measures among state patrol …
RG, and Orr, RM. Longitudinal changes in health and fitness measures among state patrol …
Evolution of physical training in police academies: Comparing fitness variables
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of three different physical
training approaches to improving cadets' fitness variables. Retrospective data for male and …
training approaches to improving cadets' fitness variables. Retrospective data for male and …
Biomotor Abilities for Law Enforcement Officer Readiness
L Monteiro, V Santos, MG Abel, EL Langford… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Law enforcement officers (LEOs) must maintain a certain level of physical fitness to perform
occupational tasks successfully. Because of the wide variation among operators, there does …
occupational tasks successfully. Because of the wide variation among operators, there does …
The use of musculoskeletal fitness measures as indicators of performance in police occupational tasks
EFD Canetti, RM Orr, W Brown… - … Journal of Exercise …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fitness testing is employed by some law enforcement agencies to assure performance in
occupational tasks. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between …
occupational tasks. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between …
Strength and conditioning program design considerations for law enforcement officers
Many essential occupational tasks performed by law enforcement officers are physically
demanding. There are numerous challenges with developing and maintaining physical …
demanding. There are numerous challenges with developing and maintaining physical …
Effects of occupational load on the acceleration, change of direction speed, and anaerobic power of police officers
Kukić, F, Janković, R, Dawes, JJ, Orr, R, and Koropanovski, N. Effects of occupational load
on the acceleration, change of direction speed, and anaerobic power of police officers. J …
on the acceleration, change of direction speed, and anaerobic power of police officers. J …
Fitness testing at police academies: Optimal fitness for duty
Fitter police recruits are more likely to graduate, are less injury-prone, and fatigue less
rapidly. Although most police academies implement fitness testing to ensure a minimum …
rapidly. Although most police academies implement fitness testing to ensure a minimum …
Is Self-Efficacy for Exercise Predictive of Leisure-Time Physical Activity among Police Officers? A Pilot Study
Leisure-time moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is an essential indicator of
overall health. Given the physical nature of police work, it is critical to understand variables …
overall health. Given the physical nature of police work, it is critical to understand variables …
[HTML][HTML] Association of shorter and longer distance sprint running to change of direction speed in police students
Background. Law enforcement officers may experience unique physical demands while on
duty, including pursuing a suspect on foot, clearing obstacles, rapidly moving between …
duty, including pursuing a suspect on foot, clearing obstacles, rapidly moving between …