新西兰149名新警官面临游泳测试,引发政治辩论。 New Zealand's 149 new police officers face a swimming test, sparking political debate.

在新西兰,149名新毕业的警官将在今后四个月接受游泳评估,因为先前的健康和安全问题被免除。 In New Zealand, 149 newly graduated police officers will undergo a swimming assessment over the next four months, after being excused due to previous health and safety concerns. 警察部长Mark Mitchell期望所有警官都完成水能力测试,这有助于在水紧急情况下作出决策。 Police Minister Mark Mitchell expects all officers to complete the water competency test, which helps in decision-making during water emergencies. 然而,劳工党的警察发言人Ginny Andersen批评Mitchell试图对警察学院施加政治压力。 However, Labour's police spokesperson, Ginny Andersen, criticized Mitchell for trying to exert political pressure on the police college.