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Police beep test: pass 5.4 first time.
UK police fitness testing runs the 15 metre shuttle test — the Job-Related Fitness Test. Most forces ask for level 5.4. Train with the exact, machine-verified audio, on the exact 15 metre format.
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The requirement
What you're being asked to do
Level 5.4 is achievable for most applicants with a few weeks of preparation — but the 15 metre course is deceptive. The turns come nearly twice as often as on the familiar 20 metre test, and applicants who only trained on 20m routinely underperform on the day. Train on the exact course and the exact audio.
Specialist roles are assessed at higher levels — dog handlers, mounted officers, public-order and firearms officers all have standards set above 5.4. Your force will confirm the level for your role.
- Test: 15 metre shuttle run (JRFT)
- Standard entry pass: level 5.4
- Specialist roles: higher levels, set per role
- Practise on 15 metres — the turn frequency matters
The road there
Level by level to 5.4
From the 15m test's verified timing manifest.
| Level | Shuttles | Speed | Per shuttle | Ends at | Distance | Est. VO₂max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8.0 km/h | 6.75 s | 0:47 | 105 m | 20.6 |
| 2 | 8 | 8.5 km/h | 6.35 s | 1:38 | 225 m | 23.6 |
| 3 | 8 | 9.0 km/h | 6.00 s | 2:26 | 345 m | 26.6 |
| 4 | 8 | 9.5 km/h | 5.68 s | 3:12 | 465 m | 29.6 |
| 5 | 9 | 10.0 km/h | 5.40 s | 4:00 | 600 m | 32.6 |
| 6 | 9 | 10.5 km/h | 5.14 s | 4:46 | 735 m | 35.6 |
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Questions
Police test FAQs
Is 5.4 hard to reach?
It’s achievable with a few weeks of practice — about three and a half minutes of running. The trap is pacing: train with the real beeps so the early levels feel slow, not fast.
Do all forces use 5.4?
Most do for entry. Some roles and units ask for more — firearms and dog handlers typically face higher marks. Check your force’s current requirement.
Can I use a free app instead?
You can — but app timing drifts when the screen locks or the phone throttles. Our MP3 is machine-verified to ±5 ms and plays the same every time.
Your assessment date is set.
Be ready for the exact beeps you'll hear in the hall.