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Effect of grip size and grip strength on pistol marksmanship in police officers: A pilot study Open
Police officers may be required to use their firearms in self-defence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between hand grip size and strength with pistol shooting accuracy in police officers. Twelve (age = 38.08 ± …
Inter-rater reliability and a training effect of the functional movement screen in police physical training instructors Open
The aim of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability of the Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM) within a police population and determine whether formal training improved reliability and assessment accuracy. Police Physical Tra…
The effects of body armour on the power development and agility of police officers Open
A study was conducted in which 11 police officers wore one of three different types of Individual Light Armour Vests (ILAV), or normal station wear, for an entire day while completing power and agility-based tasks including a vertical jump…
Comparing the Effects of Different Body Armor Systems on the Occupational Performance of Police Officers Open
Policing duties may inherently be dangerous due to stab, blunt trauma and ballistic threats. The addition of individual light armor vests (ILAVs) has been suggested as a means to protect officers. However, the addition of the extra load of…
Comparing the Effects of Different Body Armour Systems on the Occupational Performance of Police Officers Open
Policing duties may inherently be dangerous due to stab, blunt trauma and ballistic threats. The addition of individual light armour vests (ILAVs) has been suggested as a means to protect officers. However, the addition of the extra load o…
Musculoskeletal fitness as a predictor of injury during police academy training: A retrospective cohort study Open
Introduction:\n⢠Tactical training institutions (like those for military, law enforcement and firefighting) often implement intensive training regimes to adequately prepare their candidates (Bullock et al. 2010)\n⢠Recruit training phy…
Physiological demands of law enforcement occupational tasks in Australian police officers Open
Research suggests that law enforcement is primarily a sedentary occupation. However, officers may have to respond rapidly to unpredictable situations and this can dramatically increase their physiological loads. The aim of this study was t…
A functional movement screen profile of an Australian state police force: a retrospective cohort study Open
Generally, police personnel (both attested officers and recruits of both genders) of greater age have a lower functional movement capability when compared to younger personnel, with greater percentages scoring 14 or below on the FMS. Speci…