These Injuries and Illnesses Prevent You From Being a Police Officer in Colombia
Police work in Colombia is considered high-risk and physically demanding. Therefore, the Police Health Directorate conducts comprehensive assessments to ensure officers can react to public order situations, pursuits, or extended shifts without endangering their lives or those of others.
TL;DR
- Police work in Colombia is high-risk and physically demanding.
- Regulations, including Decree 1796 of 2000, list specific conditions that make individuals "unfit" for service.
- Common disqualifying conditions include significant scoliosis, flat or cavus feet affecting gait, and residual effects of fractures.
- Vision impairments like uncorrectable refractive errors and most cases of color blindness are disqualifying.
- Hearing loss that impedes communication is also a reason for exclusion.
- Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, and persistent asthma can prevent individuals from joining the force.
- Mental stability is assessed, with anxiety disorders, depression history, and anger management issues being barriers.
- Visible tattoos with messages related to illegal groups, violence, or discrimination are also restricted.