Winnipeg Police Service Physical Abilities Test (WPS-PAT)
At times Police Officers are both expected and required to use appropriate physical force on an individual in order to resolve a physical confrontation or prevent physical harm to themselves or a member of the public. The WPS-PAT is designed to test and assess an applicant’s minimum physical ability to:
- Attend to a problem quickly.
- Deal with the problem physically.
- Remove the problem.
The WPS-PAT test is conducted in a gymnasium with the applicant wearing clothing appropriate for physical activity. The test consists of:
- Running 400 metres (1/4 mile) over a six lap course. This includes climbing up and down stairs, jumping over low obstacles.
- Following the run portion an applicant will attend a push/pull station where they will push and pull 80 lbs of resistance. It is at this station they will also be required to complete a sit up and a push up in between pushing and pulling the 80 lbs of resistance.
- Following the push/pull station the applicant completes the test by lifting and carrying 80 lbs a distance of 50 feet.
- The WPS-PAT test must be completed within 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
- Applicants must produce an Original Certificate of the WPS-PAT as provided by the contractor for the Winnipeg Police Service.
NOTE: A WPS-PAT CERTIFICATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY. However, for each recruitment process:
- A valid WPS-PAT Certificate must be obtained and produced to the Winnipeg Police Recruiting Office at a date to be determined by the Recruiting Unit.
- As this date may vary, the Winnipeg Police Recruiting Unit will provide an applicant with sufficient notice as to the date when the WPS-PAT Certificate is required.
- Registration forms for the WPS-PAT can be obtained from the Winnipeg Police Service Recruiting Office, located at 280 William Avenue, or from The University of Manitoba.
To view a demonstration of the WPS-PAT, you can visit the University of Manitoba Recreation Services website.
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