The European Police Achievement Badge (German: ''Europäisches Polizei Leistungsabzeichen (EPLA)'') (French: ''Brevet Sportif du Policier Européen'') is a

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offered by the ''European Police Sports Association'' (Union Sportive des Polices d'Europe, USPE). It is awarded for proficiency in

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, swimming, and running. The award may be worn as a badge or as a ribbon.

History

In 1982 the member states of the USPE decided to establish the European Police Achievement Badge in order to promote unity among the European police services and as an incentive for sports in police services.

Eligibility

All members of European security services are eligible. For instance members of the police services, military service members, or members of

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Requirements

The requirements have to be fulfilled within one year. The requirements vary according to age category and gender.

Marksmanship

* Stance: Standing, one or both hands are permitted. * Four sets of five rounds over a distance of 25 meters * 30 seconds time limit per set * 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition

Swimming

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* Distance of 300 meters

Run

*3000 meters

Sources

Europäisches Polizei Leistungsabzeichen

References

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