Almost 60% of the officers in the Fiji Police Force are unhealthy according to their health audit.
Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has also highlighted that 7 police officers have passed away and 6 of the deaths were from non communicable diseases this year.
While speaking at the opening of the Pacific Physical Training Instructors Course at the Fiji Police Academy in Nasova, Tudravu says there is a need to improve the fitness level of the officers.
Tudravu says that there is a need to have a disciplined and a healthier workforce.
He says they also have health audits currently underway in the Academy.
New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr says the course is designed to help build fitter and healthier Pacific forces.
