Police Chief Reduces Fitness Requirements as Officers Report Decline in Physical Condition
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Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has lowered physical fitness requirements for Slovak police officers amid ongoing personnel shortages in the force. Police officers are reporting a decline in their physical condition as they are required to work extended shifts due to insufficient staffing levels. The reduced fitness standards appear aimed at making police positions more accessible to new recruits while accommodating current officers who struggle to maintain conditioning under demanding work schedules. Slovakia's police force has faced persistent recruitment challenges, leading to increased workloads for existing personnel.