(Please read the rules carefully as they have recently changed 26/01/2025)

If your rank within NPAS is TFO then you will be able to fly all helicopters within MPS.  As well as this you will be allowed to land the Polbird, NPAS-3 and Maverick. AR trained officers can shoot out the side of the NPAS-3 and Polbird.

IF you are not a TFO but are given TFO "Perks"  then you must fly the Maverick OR NPAS-3. IF you are found to be flying the incorrect helicopter when using TFO perks this could result in divisional strikes and MPS punishments.

Introduction

NPAS Tactical Support is a specialised training program designed to reward dedicated members of NPAS with additional perks. There are 10 spots available and handpicked by command. 

Passing this training will give you the Tactical Flight Officer role which gives you access to the following perks.

Perks

• Authorise Tactical Contact/Hardstops Low and High speed (click here)

• Access to Polbird 

• Can carry standard equipment you are trained for when in a Polbird (Glocks, Shotguns etc)

• Able to land the Polbird in order to deal with situations on the ground.

• Can be clocked on as your main rank, might give you access to 100% armour (depending on your rank).

• Standard patrol clothing / Tactical support clothing

Tactical Contact / Hardstops

As tactical contact and hardstops fall under RPUs jurisdiction, RPU takes priority over authorising tactical contacts and hardstops. However, if no Senior Interceptors are present in a situation, the responsibility falls to a Tactical Support Pilot. Auth priority is (Senior Interceptor - Tac Support - Silver Command+) Tactical contact should only be a last resort. Some examples of when tactical contact should be authed may include.

• Dangerous driving (e.g driving on side-walks, nearly hitting pedestrians/cars)

• Ramming other cars (e.g Police cars, other cars)

• Has a phase 3 firearm

• Has killed officers

• ample time has been given to the pursuit 

When NOT to authorise tactical contact:

• Hostage in the vehicle

• Suspect vehicle travelling 150 mph+

• Senior Interceptors in the pursuit

!! You may only authorise tactical contact when clocked on NPAS or actively patrolling in a helicopter (not on a ground patrol) !!

Rules to follow as a TFO or when authorised to use TFO perks

Being a TFO is a prestigious position in NPAS and the Met police.  You are very visible to colleagues and the public, the perks awarded are not to be taken lightly or misused.  If you are found to be breaching the rules below it will be seen as unprofessionalism and depending on the nature, recurrence (has it happened before) etc of the breach you may be subject to anything from TFO perk suspension, divisional strike to Met police punishment using T1 etc.

• Never land on the road, path or dangerous places 

• Landing should be only in/on carparks, rooftops, fields, hills, beaches, roofs and large open spaces.

• Only AR trained officers should be shooting out of the helicopter

• Only rappel when the helicopter is hovering at a safe height

• Flying must be of the upper most professional standard, failing to meet standard can be seen as misuse.

• GTA flying (server rule breaks) will not be tolerated)

• You can transport criminals in helicopters, however it is advised you use it as a last resort (no transport units available, suspect is on a roof, etc) 

• Never /carry anyone in the helicopter

• Consider scene containment when landing your helicopter in order to keep it safe.

• A PCSO/SO may only complete one hour of their total ride along hours whilst in a helicopter.