Pass or Fail Statement

To pass the WPS-PAT, the participant must perform all activities within the defined protocol and complete the timed portion within 4 minutes and 15 seconds and then lift and carry the 80 lb torso bag a distance of 50 ft.

POPAT protocol and concept were developed by Douglas W. Farenholtz, MSc. and Dr. E.C. Rhodes in cooperation with the Justice Institute of British Columbia and the University of British Columbia. Additional POPAT resources and information are at www.powertrainingmachine.com

Further information on WPS-PAT is available from the Winnipeg Police Service at www.winnipeg.ca/police/ or by contacting our recruiting line at 204-986-4654.

The University of Manitoba offers training and orientation sessions throughout the year with details available at http://umanitoba.ca/kinrec/bsal/programs/occupation/