Be a substantive constable or higher in the Roads Policing Unit having passed the probationary period.
A recommendation from your Team Leader.
Pass a series of Time Trials.
A maximum of 2 Trial's may run concurrently at any one time.
RPU can utilise a maximum of 3 Interceptors at once:
x3 Marked or x2 Marked x1 Unmarked.
Per Interceptor, there should be x2 callsigns holding a Advanced Driver/Level 2 ticket, Not including other Interceptors (Firearms/Response Sgt/Advanced Drivers (AD-X))
SOP's:
Only 2 Interceptors per pursuit, when 2 Interceptors are attached, no tactical contact can be authorised unless it is against interfering vehicles or there is an active threat to life.
Interceptors can be stood down by TACAD and/or RPU Seniors if deemed the pursuit does not require it and/or specialist units such as Firearms are taking priority.
Only A-IC can solo crew a Interceptor, however it is recommended that ALL Interceptors are doubled crewed for maximum efficiency.
Note: We will only ever have...
x4 Marked Interceptors
x2 Un-Marked Interceptors
If any are lost or sent to the insurance, you will not have access to anymore.
A Team of experienced Traffic Officers who've undertaken additional driver training to drive the Marked Oracle XS-LE. The team primarily focus on the safe conclusion of pursuits, and assisting in police operations through their unique capabilities.
Officers interested in becoming an Interceptor driver should register their interest with their Team SGT.
Interceptor Progression Pathway -
Trial Interceptor; for new drivers to get experience behind the wheel in preparation for the Interceptor Test.
The Trial period lasts for up to 14 days, during which you will be able to drive Marked Oracle XS-LE Interceptor under supervision of a current Interceptor Driver before taking the test. The test can be taken anytime during the 14 day trial, however unsuccessful attempts will incur a 3 day cool-down.
Interceptor Driver; Able to drive their respective teams Oracle XS-LE Interceptor.
After successfully passing the trials, you will be signed off as an Interceptor trained driver and able to double crew the Oracle XS-LE Interceptor. The Interceptor must be double crewed at all times whilst holding basic IC ticket.
After a successful stint as an Interceptor Driver, you may be approached by RPU Command about progressing into an Advanced Interceptor role.
Officers selected for this position are trained to the highest level of pursuit tactics and are already established Interceptor Drivers who have consistently proven their capability and professionalism.
Achieving Advanced Interceptor Driver status unlocks the ability to solo crew the Interceptor Vehicle relative to their department.
For example, within safer roads, this permits officers to solo crew the marked Interceptor Vehicle.
For officers within the Proactive Intervention Unit, this qualification grants access to Raptor 1 (callsign: RPTR-1). This is the most powerful asset within the Roads Policing fleet and is only entrusted to a select number of the most capable RPU officers.
Please ensure you wear a black vest in vehicle as this is unmarked.
Slots in this team are limited.