Dystinct Police: Tactical Ops Guide.

A helpful guide for Police Tactical Operational Units.

Tactical Operations:

Tactical Operations will include (but is not limited to) the following:

Raids / Carrying out Warrants / Hostages / Robberies & Covert Operations.

This segment of the Guide will explain Protocol and Procedure.

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Raids:

• Raids may only be authorised via a Warrant & The Head of Tactical Ops in order for us to carry out a Raid.
• Tactical Operational Raids will always be planned out in either the “BRIEFING” or “INTEL” Rooms. All Raids need to be coordinated before carrying them out.
• The Head of Tactical Ops will be responsible to Plan, lead and execute these Raids. Without a Warrant, we cannot act.

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• Raids are to be carried out correctly by all units. Cooperation with other Divisions will be needed.

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Raids: Carrying out a Warrant

• As part of your duties as a Tactical Operations Officer such as an AFO, you will be required to carry out Warrants. Warrants can only be ordered by Judges. We require a copy of the Warrant for the Station. Anyone arrested or detained in relation to an active Warrant are also allowed a copy of the Warrant.

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• Warrants must be logged correctly. You must respect the Warrant order & continue to act in a Lawful Manner. “Just because a warrant lets you carry out a raid, does not mean you can shoot everyone for no reason.”

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Robberies & Hostage Situations:

Any robbery has the potential for Criminals to use Hostages as a “Leverage point”. The aim for MOST criminals is to NOT harm any hostages, but to use them to gain “control” of the situation. However we must always do what we can to PROTECT any hostage. Do not assume criminals will leave Hostages unharmed.

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During a robbery, a Tactical Operations officer will be expected to begin negotiations with the Criminal(s) to secure the hostage(s) freedom and safety,

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Robberies & Hostage Situations:

• On Arrival to a robbery, TROJAN UNITS will arrive to secure the area. Trojan units should appoint at least one member to be the “SCENE COMMANDER”. It will be this Officers responsibility to control the scene, setup tactics with the officers by deploying them where they need to.

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• The Scene commander should never be the negotiator, but you should inform the commander of all demands, Visuals and any key information.

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Robberies & Hostage Situations:

• Roads at the scene should be closed and the public should be kept as safe as possible. Do not allow the public to enter an ongoing Robbery Scene.�
• 2 Demands Per Incident. If any of the hostages are harmed from the moment we arrive, this will VOID their demands and if safe to do so, TROJAN will breach and clear.
• Non-Tactical Units such as ERPT / NPAS should be used to assist Tactical Ops. Guide them and instruct them correctly. Always PRIORITISE hostage(s) safety.

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Robberies & Hostage Situations:

• The Designated Scene Commander should instruct all units on their plan, demands and how to be setup. You can use Police Vehicles to block a road to try get the criminal to head towards a planned SPIKE STRIP for example.
• When criminals attempt to flee the area, please assign an officer to stay with the hostages, they should grab a statement from the hostages.
• INSTRUCT ANY AVAILABLE UNITS TO STAY and sweep the building for evidence.

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Robberies & Hostage Situations:

• Remember to stay as calm as possible during these intense scenarios. We need to work as a team.

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• This is a stressful, risky job but you can do it.

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• Use strategy and planning to our advantage.

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Covert Operations: Plain Clothes

Covert Operations are usually a Joint effort from CID & Tactical Ops. This includes Intel Gathering, Surveillance & Undercover Police Officers.

We may authorise Plain Clothes CID officers / Plain Clothes AFO if the situation we face warrants it. Do not go Plain Clothes without authority.

Covert Operations may be carried out to gain Intel on Organised Crime, Threats of harm to the public & To prevent crime. Covert Ops are not covered fully here as CID will be leading Covert Ops however, you must make sure that if you are coordinating COVERT Ops with CID, that you understand that you must be prepared to work Covertly & with stealth. Do not compromise an investigation & Other Officers.

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AFO : Firearms Division - TROJANS

If you are an AFO - AUTHORISED FIREARMS OFFICER, then please pay full attention from now.

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Congrats TROJAN.

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You are working as part of the AFO Firearms Specialist Division & as such your policing tasks will be very demanding. You will need to make “Good Judgement” Calls often, whilst protecting the Public. You are aware that you risk your life everyday as an AFO. We take measures to mitigate risk where possible, but you must understand this is a Dangerous Job.

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AFO: Rules & Protocol

• Active TROJANS must be in the correct uniform at all times.
• Active TROJANS must use the ARV only. You are not expected to be the first in a pursuit as your ARV is a Heavy Class Vehicle.
• Do not allow any members of the public to enter your ARV. Only arrested criminals in cuffs may enter the rear passenger seats.
• Non-AFO officers are not permitted to use the ARVs.*
• Firearm Units will only be authorised to use their Firearms by: Gold Command, Silver Command. Whichever the highest on duty at the time is, However:
• The Head of Tactical Ops can always authorise Firearms.
• If no one is available to authorise your Firearms, use your judgement. Deciding to deploy your firearm without a valid reason will result in an Internal Affairs Hearing.

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• You do not self authorise firearms, you use them to prevent loss of life.

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AFO: Rules & Protocol

• AFOs are to only carry out Tactics they are trained in. You are not NPAS / RTP TPAC trained.
• You can ride in the rear of NPAS in operations to rappel down, you are not a trained camera operator.
• You can assist with TPAC but you are not a TPAC trained officer. You must listen to the RTP officers instructing you if you help with a TPAC.

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AFO: Room Clearing

• Dynamic Entry.

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• Speed & Surprise is our tool.

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• Take a corner each, Stack up and split.

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• This is an ever changing environment.

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• If additional doors, officers hold.

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• This tactic may be repeated.

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Picture:

LEFT ORANGE UNIT: TJ-01

RIGHT ORANGE UNIT: TJ-02

LEFT BLUE UNIT: TJ-03

RIGHT BLUE UNIT: TJ-04

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AFO : Support from Other Divisions

NPAS (National Police Air Service)��NPAS Can be used with AFO for many things. From Shots fired scenes and getting a view from above, Pursuits, Locating a suspect as well as being an option to rappel armed officers into a location or scene that would be otherwise inaccessible.

CID (Criminal Investigation Department)��As an AFO Officer you will work very closely to CID in regards to your day to day activities. ��CID will often find suspects linked to murder/ weapon/ firearm cases and AFO will then be contacted to find and arrest said suspect.��CID Will also be responsible for dealing with a shots fired scene once AFO has cleared it up. Be prepared to answer any questions and give a full statement.

K9 Unit (Dog Handlers)��As an AFO Officer you will work very closely to the K9 Unit in regards to your day to day activities. ��DSU Units will work closely with AFO in day to day runnings and scenes.

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Finding suspects etc. K9 Units will NOT be armed and will be there purley to support and point AFO in the correct direction.

RTP (Roads Traffic Unit)��Whenever anything regarding the roads happens RTP must be notified. For example if you are on a shots fired scene. RPU will be required to make way and ensure road closures for the safety of the public.��RTP Will ALWAYS take priority in a pursuit unless said pursuit is firearms related. In this case AFO trained drivers will take over and RTP will assist.

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AFO: Firearm Training

The following training course will cover the basics of being an AFO. As the name states, this training is basic & designed to get you trained as an AFO. You won't instantly be a master at firearms and tactics but these will be offered in requestable training packages.

Weapon handling course:

• Fire 6 rounds at the targets.
• Fire 2 rounds while walking forward, do this before the line, stop at line, switch to sidearm and fire another 2 shots.
• Complete course firing 2 shots at each target.

Room clearing course:

• Conduct room search firing 2 rounds at targets

Advanced driver course:

• Complete presentation
• Complete handful of training pursuits

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AFO: Weapon Handling

There are a few things to be noted when handling firearms. Stated below is how to correctly handle your firearm:

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• Your firearm is to be holstered unless on a foot patrol.
• Maintain muzzle discipline (where your firearm is pointing).
• Remember to wear AFO helmets when responding to incidents if possible.
• Discharge firearm in 2 round burst.
• Request authorisation for firearms.

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Controls to remember:

Weapon Flashlight = E

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Final Notes:

• All Tactical Operations are risky. You need to be aware of this fact.
• We do our best to mitigate risk of injury / death but this is still possible.
• Work together with all units. You are a team and you need to work as one team.
• Firearms are a “Last Resort” option. You are trained as a Police Officer to ‘de-escalate’ where possible. Correct use of “Reasonable Force” is still expected at all times.
• For any complaints, issues or concerns, please speak with The Head of Tactical Operations.

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