Two officers injured while taking police fitness test

Yorkshire Police said the fitness test was introduced early “to dispel myths and reassure staff as to what was exactly required”.

She said no officers have been injured since September and that chief constable David Crompton had passed the test twice.

In West Yorkshire, all officers including chief constable Mark Gilmore are being asked to take it.

Officers have been tested to the national standard since September 1 with a pass rate of 95 per cent, and senior officers are set to take it on October 23.

Mr Bowles said officers in