Police told they have to undergo regular tests to get work licence or face dismissal
Police in England and Wales must pass regular fitness tests to keep licences or risk dismissal.
On 24 January 2026, the Home Office announced that police officers across England and Wales will be required to undergo regular fitness tests to maintain their working licences. The new regulation, aimed at ensuring operational readiness, states that failure to comply will result in dismissal. The announcement came alongside a statement from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who also confirmed that the Secretary of State now has the authority to sack police chiefs following the Maccabi fan ban scandal. The move is part of broader reforms to tighten oversight of policing and address concerns about the conduct of senior officers. Officers are expected to begin testing within the next month, with a national rollout planned for 2026.
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