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Roads Policing Command
- OC-* : RPU Command
- OS-* : RPU Sergeant
Traffic Unit Callsigns
- OT3-* : Traffic Unit (Marked)
- OT6-* : Traffic Unit (Unmarked)
- OT9-* : Traffic Unit (Training)
Specialised Units
- OR-* : Road Crime Team
- IC-* : Marked Interceptor
- RPTR-1* : Adv Interceptor
- OM-* : Motorcycle
- SCPN / SPDR-0* : Venice Plain Clothed Deployment
- SCPN / SPDR-1* : Venice Operational Lead

Subsequent VENICE callsigns should ascend in numerical order and those with Venice L1 TACAD should suffix the callsign with a *.
Venice trained drivers not on deployment should use a standard RPU callsign.

ROADS POLICING PROBATIONARY PERIOD

What now?

Congratulations on passing the entry test and welcome to the Roads Policing Unit. As of now, your 30 days probationary period has started. During this time, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in the aim of becoming a substantive member within the team. Use this time wisely to learn from the training team & experienced RPU Officers. Below, you will find most of the information you need to deploy with the Roads Policing Team. Please familiarise yourself with the guides and should you need any assistance then reach out to your Team Leader or an RPU Trainer.

Road Policing Officers must always wear their Police issued RPU Vest whilst on duty and outside of a police station. For more information, view the RPU Uniform Policy below.
If on a fast moving road or enacting road closures you should obtain high-vis from your vehicle as soon as practicable.
Probationary RPU Officers may not conduct RPU Ridealongs without authorisation from their Team Leader or give feedback on prospective officers

Should you have any questions or concerns at this stage, please contact your Team Leader or an RPU Trainer, both of which can be found on the Main RPU Database below.

Advanced Pursuit Training (SoonTM)

Here you will lean the fundamentals of safe, efficient, and effective driving during high-pressure or urgent situations. Roadcraft is a set of techniques used by Roads Policing Officers to navigate difficult driving conditions or to respond to emergencies while minimizing risk to themselves, other road users, and pedestrians whilst making progress towards incidents or conducting an effective pursuit.

With help from experienced Roads Policing Officers, we will aim to teach you:

- The System of Car Control
- Observations and Anticipations
- The 'Three P's' of Emergency Driving
- Hazard Perception and Avoidance
- The Use of Warning Devices
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Exemptions and Non-Exemptions

This training has been adapted for use within the mechanics of RPUK

Tactical Advisor

During the 30 days in RPU you can complete the tactical advisor assessment.
Assessment takes approximately 15 minutes.
On passing, you can authorise TPAC, tactical contact and hard stops after your 30 day probation is over.

ROADS POLICING DRIVER PROGRESSION

Become a Driver Trainer

Interested in training and development of the next cohort of Roads Policing Officers? Contact a member of RPU Command to register your interest.

Driver trainers cover the:

- entry test,
- pursuit tactics,
- advanced driver training.
Gains access to the Unmarked Rebla GTS

Join the Road Crime Team

The Road Crime Team (RCT) is a smaller team focused more on targeting individuals. They handle road related intelligence submissions from all police workstreams, then develop on it with the aim of executing warrants, imprisonment, licence bans, and seizing or scrapping vehicles to disrupt road crime.

Gather and develop intelligence
Targeting serious prolific traffic offenders
Intercepting vehicles linked to drug or firearm offences
Work in collaboration with other policing units to disrupt crime, including OCG's
Gains access to the Unmarked Komoda

Operation Venice

Venice is the Roads Policing response to motorcycle crime in the city. This is a small task force that proactively, and reactively, targets primarily motorcycles being used by prolific drug suppliers and OCG's to disrupt illegal activities.

Interceptor Driver

A Team of experienced traffic officers who've undertaken additional driver training to drive the Marked and Unmarked Oracle XS-LE. The team primarily focus on the safe conclusion of pursuits, and assisting in police operations through their unique capabilities.

Register your interest with the Interceptor Team Sergeant, bear in mind that this does not guarantee you a place.
This gives active officers opportunity to try our fastest vehicles.
You must complete the Interceptor test, a pass/fail test with time trials.
Successful applicants will then be able to drive the Marked Oracle XS-LE Interceptor.

Advanced Interceptor Team

After a successful stint as an Interceptor Driver, you may be approached by the Interceptor Team Sergeant about progressing into an Advanced Interceptor Driver with the RAPTOR Team.

These officers are trained in every form of training Roads Policing officer;

- Interceptor Driver
- VENICE Level 1 (V-TACAD)
- TRIDENT
- Road Crime

This unlocks access to the Unmarked Oracle XS-LE Interceptor, the most powerful tool in the Roads Policing fleet.

Slots in this team are limited and based on a rotational period.

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