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  • Occupational Safety
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Police officer protective gear exceeds 9 kg, presenting as rigid and bulky.
  • This equipment impedes physical performance and increases injury risk during daily tasks.
  • Understanding the gear's impedance and its interaction with body composition is vital for officer safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of police protective gear on officer capabilities.
  • To assess how gear affects physical performance metrics relevant to law enforcement duties.

Main Methods:

  • Officers performed an 11-point assessment under two conditions: athletic attire (No Gear) and full protective equipment (Gear).
  • Key performance indicators measured included power output, balance, functional movement, and flexibility.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in power output, balance, and flexibility between the Gear and No Gear conditions.
  • Functional movement also showed significant differences (p = 0.002; p = 0.018) with protective gear.
  • While power output and balance showed significant decrements, some measures of these did not reach statistical significance in all comparisons.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced on-duty physical performance due to protective gear can compromise officer safety and operational success.
  • The findings underscore the necessity for advancements in police protective equipment design to maintain officer mobility and safety.
  • Further research into optimizing gear design is recommended to mitigate performance deficits.