Practice PREP Session

We’re Hiring — Put People First in Policing

York Regional Police (YRP) is looking for the next generation of police constables. Keeping our communities safe takes a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives, all working toward a common goal.

YRP is hosting a PREP session. This is an opportunity for prospective applicants to test their fitness and see if they can achieve the minimum standard of 2 minutes and 37 seconds. 

Overview

The Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police, or PREP, is designed to simulate the physical demands of an emergency police response.

Participants must complete a 100-metre circuit that includes:

• climbing a set of stairs four times
• scaling a 1.2-metre (four-foot) fence twice
• pulling themselves up to look over a two-metre (6.5-foot) fence twice
• crawling under a low barrier four times
• using the push/pull and arm restraint machines to simulate controlling and restraining a resisting offender
• dragging a 170-pound mannequin for 50 feet

Participants complete the circuit while wearing a four-kilogram (nine-pound) belt and a four-kilogram (nine-pound) vest.

After a 15-minute break, participants must complete the 20-metre shuttle run. This mandatory part of the police constable hiring process measures cardiovascular fitness. To meet the standard, participants must achieve at least Level 7.

Candidates who reach Level 7 or higher will be issued a Fast Pass certificate, valid for six months, which may be used to bypass the fitness component of the hiring process.

What to Expect

• York Regional Police recruiters will administer the PREP circuit and 20-metre shuttle run
• Participants will complete the test under the same core standard used in the hiring process
• Recruiters will be available to answer general recruitment questions on-site

Registration (Required)

• Registration is mandatory for this event
• One spot per person
• No walk-ins permitted

Registration Eligibility

To attend, each registrant must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Bring valid photo identification for entry

Cancellation Policy (Important)

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so another participant may take your place. Failure to notify the Recruiting team will result in a no-show being recorded on your file.

Photo Identification Required

A valid photo ID is required for entry. The name on the photo ID must match the name on the ticket.

Dress Code / What to Bring

• Wear appropriate fitness attire
• Bring a water bottle

Location:

Township of King. Registrants will receive address from Recruiting Unit
 

Registration Options

• Wave 1 - 11:00 a.m
• Wave 2 - 12:00 p.m
• Wave 3-  1:00 p.m