The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) will commence a fitness test as per directive from Commissioner of Police David Manning to maintain an expected fitness level and uphold Police standard. Commissioner Manning stressed this directive this week during training with KUMUL23 personnel and completing the Pacific Police Commissioner’s Fitness Challenge, delivered Tongan’s Commissioner of Police Geoff Turner. “Police work is physically and mentally demanding. We must be on the top of our game.” “Our new recruits must meet fitness requirements when they apply to join the force, and it is important that we ensure standards are maintained across the ranks. The public expect their police to be fit for duty and that is my expectation of our men and women in uniform.” “Witnessing our recent graduation of more than 200 probationary police constables, I was proud to see the highest physical standards." "These young constables are professional and remind us of the importance of physical discipline." “The best members we have on the force are those who are committed to serving our people and protecting lives and property, and this is the RPNGC that we are developing,” Commissioner Manning said. Commissioner Manning expressed the decision to improve his personal fitness and is leading by example. “We all put on a few kilos as we get older but that is something we can manage through discipline, exercise and sensible choices. A disciplined approach to physical fitness benefits our members professionally and personally.” “New standards for physical fitness will be introduced that will set levels required for our police to meet.” “Personnel that are part of the KUMUL23 Police Tactical Group must attain a peak standard of physical fitness and mental agility." "KUMUL23 sets a high level and this is a very good example for other police around the Nation to aspire to in their jobs.” During the end of the KUMUL23 training near Port Moresby, Commissioner Manning accepted the fitness challenge from Tonga and has now passed it on to the Vanuatu Police Commissioner.