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article imageMany Toronto Cops Are Overweight

Posted Dec 3, 2006 by  Brandigal (Donna) in Lifestyle | 3 comments | 828 views
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A recent survey suggests Toronto's police force may not be in the best of shape to be chasing down the bad guys.
A survey shows that nearly two thirds of the 2000 Toronto police officers and civilian employees are overweight.
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair told the Toronto Police Services Board last week that this survey was intended to help the force promote healthier choices and to reduce stress among the ranks.
He said "We believe the health of all of our employees is something we have a responsibility for, but we want to also assist them to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle."

This may sound bad but according to the president of Obesity Canada he said this total is not much different than the average Canadian health habits.

While this maybe true, police officers should i believe be in better shape as their job calls for them to be physical at times.
Source: citynews.ca external
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  • greger69 Posted Dec 3, 2006 by  greger69
    #1
    Did we really need a survey to tell us that
  • avatar Posted Dec 3, 2006 by  Chris V. (cgull)
    #2
    The Obesity problems is spread everywhere but you are right the Cops have to be fit to do their duties. Who can advise them however :)
  • avatar Posted Dec 3, 2006 by  Theodora L. (Franklin)
    #3
    that's actually disturbing... knowing that if you are in trouble and there's a cop somewhere near, he won't be able to run fast enough... don't they have to pass this physical activity test to even be eligible to become cops? like firefighters

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