Penelope Gifford

Penelope Gifford

police superintendent New Zealand

Penelope Gifford is the Superintendent of the Royal New Zealand Police College, where she oversees the training of police recruits. Recently, she addressed concerns regarding the swimming assessment that recruits were not required to complete due to health risks associated with a cryptosporidium outbreak. Gifford emphasized that while the swimming assessment is not mandatory for graduation, it is important for recruits to understand their water competency for emergency situations. Her leadership role involves ensuring that recruits meet essential training standards while also considering health and safety protocols.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Superintendent Penelope Gifford said the swimming assessment is not a deal-breaker in terms of whether a recruit graduates or not. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Police say 349 recruits didn’t take swim assessment designed to help with water emergencies

New Zealand New Zealand: Royal New Zealand Police College Superintendent Penelope Gifford said the swimming assessment is not a deal-breaker in terms of whether a recruit graduates or not. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Police Minister Mark Mitchell insists recruits who graduated without swim test return to the pool