Le Brevet Sportif du Policier Européen

I: PRESENTATION

11: Goal

Always pushing one's abilities and limits through sport helps to position oneselfin life and find one's identity. The joy of having succeeded in achieving, or evensurpassing, a goal that seemed out of reach, can help improve one's self-image. Successand recognition are the driving forces behind this process. The outward signof personal success is the European Police Officers' Sports Certificate (B.S.P.E.).

The interest of this badge also lies in the motivation it generates. Indeed, preparing fora given period of time to achieve a specific goal by training two to three times a week is much more beneficial than an exhausting activity on the weekend or during the holidays alone. Only those who derive joy and the will to live from sports will keep sport as an integral part of their lives as they age.

In addition, the sports offered during the passage of this badge correspond toactivities that each member of the police forces can find as part of hisservice.

As a result, having the ability to obtain the European Policeman's Sports Certificate canmean having the opportunity to get out of a difficult situation.

12: Origin

The European Police Officer Sports Certificate is managed and awarded by the European Associationof Members of Public Security and Defence Corps and Organizations (AECOPSD).

II: DESCRIPTION

21: Sports disciplines

There are 10 tests to be completed to obtain the B.S.P.E.:

- Shot Put

- High jump.

- 100 meters runs.

- 2,000 or 3,000 meter runs.

- 90 meters struck.

- Swimming (retrieve 5 items)

- Swimming 100 m freestyle

- Two minutes of abs.

- Pulls

- Fire of 10 rounds (with a handgun).

22: Candidates

Any member of a security or public defence corps or organisation of a European country, active, voluntary, reservist or retired.

The European Police Officer Sports Certificate may exceptionally be awarded to members ofthe police or public security services who are notnationals of a

European state on the condition that you meet the minimum required during the tests.

23: Performance Accounting

Depending on age and sex, as well as the result obtained, a scale is established. He

allows you to count a number of points ranging from 0 to 6. At the end of the tests, the total of points validates the award or not of the certificate, and determines the level.

The bronze level is obtained with 20 points, the silver level with 40 points and the gold levelwith 52 points.

A candidate with a first aid or rescue diploma will obtain amaximum bonus of 2 points.

III: TAKING THE TESTS

31 : Conditions of passage

The tests are organised and controlled by the members of the AE-COPSD office.

At the end of each sporting event, the inspector sends tothe association's headquarters the duly completed, dated and signed scorecards, as well as the participationand service costs. In return, he receives the corresponding diplomas and certificates.

32: Condition for obtaining

The AE-COPSD provides all the information concerning the slots and places wherethe tests are held, throughout Europe (www.aecopsd.eu).

At the time of the first participation, the step reached by the participant is conferred.

The next step is awarded for a second participation if the minimum required areachieved during these tests. This procedure is applicable until the gold level is obtained.

It is not necessary that the years in which the tests have been passed follow one another withoutinterruption.

The ten tests are to be completed during the calendar year. However, multiplevalidations can be performed in the same year.

IV: DESCRIPTION OF THE TESTS

40: Shot Put

This event is governed by the regulations of the International Athletics Federation. Asa result, the candidates, to obtain the best possible result, have a maximum of 06 attempts.

The throwing technique to be used is also imposed. It is in line with that practicedin all athletics competitions.

The weight of this apparatus varies according to the gender and age of each candidate.

41: High Jump

The candidate has a maximum of 3 attempts for each height. No technique isimposed, as long as the minimum required height is crossed.

42: Abs (2 minutes)

Achieve the minimum necessary in less than 2 minutes. The movement should be performedwith your feet held, hands behind the neck and your back should go down to about 45°.

43 : Pull-up test

Tests on fixed horizontal bar, pronation or supination method. It is not necessary for the candidate to descend completely to have their arms outstretched, but the movement must simply be wide enough.

44: 100 meters run

It is a speed race taking place on an athletics track, on a straight line, standing start.

45: 3000 meters run:

It is an endurance race taking place on a standard athletics track, standing start, with 7 and a half laps of track to be completed.

46 : 90 meters range :

The ballast is placed in a duffel bag. It is 20 kg for a woman and 40 kg for a man. This race takes place on a 90-metre straight.

At the start, the timer starts when the candidate carrying the bag crosses the line andstops when he crosses the finish line with his load.

47: Swimming: Collect 5 items

The event takes place in a swimming lane, over a distance of about 5 meters. Thecandidate must bring back the 5standard objects previously placed on the pool floorto the edge of the pool in a minimum of time.

48: 100 meters swim

This race must take place in a pool of 25 or 50 meters. No swimming isimposed and the start is free (dive, jump or push).

49: 10 rounds fired

The shot is carried out with a handgun at a target representing the bust of an adult manand placed at a distance of 20 meters. The result is calculated by the numberof impacts.