Gabriel J. Martinez

Dr. Gabriel J. Martinez

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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3 April 2024 in Applied Sciences
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LMLuís Fernandes Monteiro
Luís Fernandes Monteiro
Vanessa SantosVanessa Santos
Vanessa Santos
Mark AbelMark Abel
Mark Abel
ELEmily Lynn Langford
Emily Lynn Langford
GMGabriel J. Martinez
Gabriel J. Martinez
Luís Miguel MassuçaLuís Miguel Massuça
Luís Miguel Massuça
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 not appear to be a standard fitness test battery that is appropriate to assess occupational fitness for different groups of law enforcement officers. Therefore, multi-faceted fitness assessments are important to evaluate tactical personnel’s various essential fitness components, which are often unique to each environment. Fitness standards and training protocols must be developed for each law enforcement agency and customised to the specific audience. This article aims to systematically review the relevant literature to identify biomotor abilities associated with occupational physical ability. This study examined the results of 17 international studies to ultimately synthesise information that (i) aids in the selection of the most used biomotor abilities and occupational physical abilities for LEOs and (ii) serves as a starting point for the development of occupational physical abilities assessment protocols. In conclusion, this study underscores the complex and diverse physical demands on LEOs, advocating for tailored fitness programs and policy reforms to enhance their operational readiness and long-term health.