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Level 4 - Basic Driver
Requirements
Hold a valid driver's licence.
Entitlements
Drive basic police vehicles;
Conduct compliant traffic stops.
Level 3 - Response Driver
Requirements
Complete level 3 training;
Hold the rank of PC or above.
Entitlements
All of the above;
Drive from A-to-B using emergency lights and sirens along with associated legal exemptions;
Conduct initial pursuit phase;
Conduct and take part in re-enforced traffic stops.
Level 2 - Advanced Driver
Requirements
Competed an advanced driving course.
Entitlements
All of the above;
Drive advanced police vehicles (motorcycle and advanced driver car - soonTM);
Conduct tactical phase pursuits;
Enact TPAC when authorised to do so;
Enact Tactical Contact when authorised to do so.
Level 1 - Hard Stop
Requirements
Completed additional hard stop course.
Entitlements
All of the above;
Perform hard stops.
Police Computers
Police Computers
At police stations, computers allow you to interact further with the PNC and LS Judiciary.
On promotion to PC you will be able to access this resource.
Interact by using your "eye".
Road Traffic Act Offences
Road Traffic Act Offences
Click here for a full list.
S.1 - Causing death by dangerous driving.
S.1A - Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
S.2 - Dangerous driving.
S.3 - Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.
S.12 - Motor racing on public ways.
S.16 - Wearing of protective headgear (helmet on motorcycle etc).
S.22 - Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.
S.34 - Prohibition of driving mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads.
S.35 - Drivers to comply with traffic directions (from officers).
S.36 - Drivers to comply with traffic signs (red lights/signs etc).
S.41D - Use of mobile phone while driving.
S.87 - Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences.
S.89 - Speeding offences generally.
S103 - Offence to drive whilst disqualified.
S163(3) - Power of police to stop vehicles (fail to stop).
S.164 - Power to require production of driving licence.
S.165 - Power to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and produce insurance.
S.168 - Failure to give, or giving false name and addresses in case of reckless or careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling.
S.170 - Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give information or documents.
S.172 - Duty to give information as to identity of driver etc.
Pick the most serious offence for the crime committed.
Do not stack charges.
Example:
S.2 (dangerous driving)
S.34 (driving offroad)
S.36 (comply with redlights/signs)
S.89 (speeding)
S.163 (failure to stop)
S.2 & 163 would cover all other offences. Driving dangerously they would have likely ran reds and gone the wrong way down a road exceeding the speed limit.
Pursuit Theory
Pursuit Theory
Primary Unit: A police vehicle directly behind the subject providing commentary.
Pursuit Tactical Advisor (TA or TACAD): An officer trained to recommend or authorise pursuit tactics. Does not have to be directly involved in the pursuit.
Pursuit Commander: A level 1 or 2 trained driver taking control of tactics employment in the tactical phase. Ideally a passenger.
Initial Pursuit Phase (IPP)
Vehicle fails to stop and a pursuit is broadcast.
No tactics in place. Pursue only.
Unit to request additional resources (i.e. advanced/TPAC drivers, NPAS, DSU).
Tactical Phase
Tactical phase drivers (level 1 and level 2) takeover primary.
TACAD sought and tactics authorised.
Pursuit Commander identified and controls the use of tactics.
Pursuit Priority: NPAS > Traffic > Advanced Driver (when in Ford RS) > Firearms (unless Firearm involved) > Response
Who can enact TPAC or TC tactics? Traffic Officers (level 1), Firearms Officers (level 1), Response Advanced Drivers (level 2).
What is a suitable vehicle for a pursuit?
Marked police vehicle with blue lights & sirens.
Police motorcycle.
Unmarked (IPP only unless tactical phase driver).
What is an unsuitable vehicle for a pursuit?
Personnel carriers (vans).
Personal vehicles without blue lights & sirens.
Who can stand down a pursuit?
Anyone involved in the pursuit.
What must be included in an incident report?
The name/collar number of TACAD.
The name/collar number of Pursuit Commander.
We've lost sight of the vehicle. Do tactics remain?
Temporary loss: Units conduct area searches to locate. Any authorised tactics remain.
Total loss: Units stand down, resuming patrol or generate warrant. Authorities rescinded. Further sightings must be re-authorised.
Legal Requirements
When performing tactics, it must be:
Proportionate
Legal
Accountable
Necessary
Pursuit Do's and Don'ts
Pursuit Do's and Don'ts
Do handover commentary to a tactical phase driver (levels 1 and 2) as soon as reasonably possible.
Do remain a reasonable distance behind tactical phase drivers so as not to impede their tactics.
Do obey traffic laws, despite exemptions, wherever possible even when pursuing or responding. Erratic/dangerous driving will not be tolerated.
Don't continue to pursue if it becomes too dangerous. Follow up with RCT intel and/or a warrant.
Don't drive on the incorrect lane of travel unless completely necessary (think NDM).
Don't continue to pursue if you hit another vehicle or pedestrian to ensure they receive appropriate medical attention before continuing.
Don't leave the pursuit on arrival of tactical phase drivers. They will attempt to stop and arrest the driver, but you should be processing the arrest.
Don't enact tactical contact with a vehicle or pedestrian unless life is in immediate danger. Must otherwise be level 2 or 1 driver and be authorised by a trained TACAD.
Pursuits Commentary
Pursuits Commentary
Initiating a Pursuit
Callsign | Fail to stop | Vehicle | Location | Additional resources | Commentary on channel X
"RM-1 ... vehicle failing to stop ... green Ford Mustang ... Elgin Ave towards Pillbox ... require additional advanced TPAC drivers and NPAS ... commentary on LS2"
Pursuit Commentary
Driver level | Suitable vehicle? | Speed | Roads | Traffic | Pedestrians | DRA low/medium/high | Safe to continue?
"RM-1 ... IPP driver ... in a suitable vehicle ... speed 50 in a 30 ... roads are dry ... traffic is medium ... pedestrians low ... DRA medium ... safe to continue"
Direction Change
Left or right turn | Frequently remind if travelling North/East/South/West | Any landmarks?
"Left x3, ... Strawberry Avenue"
"Right x3, ... Sinner Street"
"Reset, Reset"
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