Of the 8467 constables, sergeants and senior sergeants who were required to complete the physical competency test every two years, 1353 had not passed, the Dominion Post reported.
Auckland police district produced the best results with 11 percent of non-passes followed by the Tasman district with 12 percent. But in Wellington, Northland and Waitemata, 21 percent or more failed.
Police officers who did not have a pass the physical competency test (PCT ) did not get a pay increase, while those who passed get $1390.
