Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
The article discusses the impact of physical fitness on the image of law enforcement officer, its necessity, and its benefits for professional training. The research methodology involved comparing statistical data on citizens' perception of law enforcement officers' image over the past years, as well as conducting anonymous population surveys. During the discussion of the research results, key factors influencing the perception of law enforcement officers' image were identified, and issues hindering their physical fitness development were also addressed. The research results confirmed the positive influence of physical fitness on the formation of an officer's image in the eyes of the public.
law enforcement officer, image, physical fitness, fighting techniques, physical condition
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