This is offered to Response constables who have been approved by Response Command. Submitting the form will put your name forward for the next session held by Roads Policing driver trainers. Advanced Drivers will be trained to operate high-performance vehicles and conduct tactical interventions during pursuits. This includes taking control in the tactical phase and bringing pursuits to a safe and controlled conclusion.
Hold a valid Response/IPP driving standard
Demonstrate competent and safe driving ability
Good radio communication and situational awareness
Supervisor approval / selection
Be taser trained
Pursuit phases (IPP → Tactical Phase)
TPAC (Tactical Pursuit and Containment)
Tactical Contact (TC)
Stinger deployment & pre-emptive tactics
Pursuit roles (Primary, Secondary, Command)
Use of radio and structured commentary
Ability to drive the high performance Komoda during Response patrols.
Ability to drive the Thrust police motorcycle.
Ability to perform tactical contact and TPAC when authorised by a pursuit Tactical Advisor (TACAD).
You'll obtain additional tools such as traffic control nodes and Hollow Spike Tyre Deflation (HoSTyDS), known as Stinger.