http://www.orange-today.co.uk/news/story/sm_678535.html
Dutch policemen will be taken off the beat unless they can prove they can fight in new tests. Rank and file police officers fear up to 20% of the country's 33,000-strong force could fail the combat tests. They have been introduced after repeated criticisms of police officers for backing down from violent criminals. Previously, officers had to prove only that they were competent with firearms to show they were up to the job. But now they have to show they are also skilled at hand-to-hand combat and at arresting violent offenders. They are being given special training to help them. Hans van Duijn, secretary general of the Dutch police trade union, told De Telegraaf: "We know that from the 33,000 policemen in Holland, a lot will fail. "If they do not succeed in their exam, they have to return their weapons and perform a desk-task. Nevertheless I think it will be a very good thing to have this training. It will improve their self confidence." xponent Fight The Power Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
