On January 5, 2011, the first in the past 12 years case of FMD occurred in Bulgaria. In any future outbreaks, we would take a much more precautionary approach and announce a ban as soon as a case of FMD is confirmed. FMD is a highly contagious disease affecting cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals.
Every officer should have the highest integrity and character. However, when we asked police officers what they saw as the most important qualities to performing work as law enforcement officials, they thoughtfully offered these additional traits.
All Police Officer candidates must pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) as part of the selection process. Passing the PAT only indicates the minimum physical abilities required to undertake academy training. Once in the academy, recruits are required to perform at very high physical levels.