Examining the Demographic Correlates of Physical Endurance for Joining Law Enforcement Agencies among Aspiring Youth of Pakistan

Abstract

Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) need a pool of applicants that can be hired for a rigorous training regime followed by life risk deployments that have physical challenges. Physical endurance has paramount importance in the job of law enforcement agent. To achieve this objective there are physical screening tests that have been adopted in the recruitment process to select the best fit for department. This study aimed to explore and find out what are the key Demographic factors that play significant role in building physical strength of those who passed the physical endurance task during recruitment. A purposive sample technique was used to collect data from 200 candidates who applied for LEA jobs. 100 candidates were able to pass the physical screening tests, and the rest of the samples have failed. Cross sectional survey research design was used. Results of independent sample t test showed that intelligence quotient, birth order, game preferences, hobbies, geographical background of passing candidates was different from those who failed. Whereas socioeconomic status does not account for difference between pass and fail candidates. This study has significance for future research and refining recruitment process for law enforcement agencies.