Section 1 - Introduction

This handbook will act as a guide to help you become a successful police officer here in the metropolitan police force.
Topics covered in this handbook should be used only as a guide. There will be certain things that are not in this handbook but you'll learn with experience on the job.

We ask every officer to give their 100% effort within the Metropolitan Police, and if you’re unsure about anything ask for advice!

Section 2 - Ranking structure

Chief Superintendent-This role carries specific legal powers to enable the maintenance of law and order. Chief superintendents lead the development of culture, climate, and working processes across multiple areas of responsibility to ensure adherence to standards and the promotion of accountability and continuous improvement.

Superintendent-They usually assists new officers and deal with people face to face on a day to day allowing the Chief superintendent to do more paperwork.

Chief Inspectors-The Chief Inspectors manage large teams of inspectors, sergeants, constables and police staff. They may be the most senior operational response officer or manage assigned specialist policing functions such as investigations.

Inspector-The people who hold this rank are encouraged to sort officers at ground level, to move officers as needed and to assure each vehicle is moving to its full potential.

Sergeant-A sergeant is an experienced member of the force who has shown his skills as a police officer. His duty is to oversee the constables on his day-to-day duties.

Constable-The Police Constable (PC) Is the first rank an officer will receive after he has completed all his training as a PCSO.

Police Community Support Officers-These officers are new recruits in training, their daily routine will consist of patrolling with a senior officer, gaining experience, and learning as they go for their rank up to constable.

Section 3 - Divisions

SFO - This firearms division mainly focuses on leading firearm breaches, responding to military-grade firearms calls, and being the heaviest geared unit.

SCO-19 - This unit consists of Specialist Firearm Officers who are tasked with targeting gangs, armed robberies & high-intensity firearm calls.

Neighbourhood team -

FTO - Field Training Officer is an experienced member of the force who trains PCSOs so that they are ready to take on the role as an officer.

Interceptors - A team of Advanced Drivers responsible for targeting cross-county criminals & managing high-speed pursuits.

Section 4 - Use of force

Introduction

During your time within the Metropolitan Police, you will come into a lot of encounters that will vary from scene to scene and a lot of these encounters will require certain levels of force. Within the document, you will be informed on what types of weapons should be used for certain encounters.

Non-Lethal

Tackle

Only to be used against unarmed suspects, who are possibly trying to escape you - the tackle is a move where you sprint into someone - dragging them to the floor. After they have been tackled you can either detain or arrest - this is only to be used if the suspect is attempting to flee. Do not tackle someone standing still and complying with instructions.

Taser

The police-issued taser is the first level of force that should be used within confrontations with the public, the police-issued taser is a close quarters weapon that fires taser rounds that will result in the suspect being electrocuted and immobilised. We use this technique on members of the public that are causing a scene along with suspects that may not be compliant and have some sort of weapon on them. You must at all times use your taser first unless the suspect has a firearm and poses a threat. If you are in situations that are in tight areas such as shops, you should always look to use your taser before using lethal force.

Baton

The police issued baton is a compliance tool used within the Metropolitan Police, this is primarily a defensive weapon against suspects that are causing a scene. This is another non lethal option within the police force that can be used to take down suspects in a less violent way. The baton is designed to outmatch opponents without any weapons. This can be used most of the time during close quarters engagements with members of the public. If you are unable to get close to the suspect for any reason, it is advised that you switch to your taser.

Flashlight

The flashlight is not to be used as a melee weapon unless it is already equipped in hand and there is no other option. The reason for this is that the flashlight does a significant amount less damage than the baton. The flashlight is a great tool for searching for suspects in the dark, and may help you out in lots of situations. Do not hit someone with a flashlight unless absolutely necessary.

Lethal

Glock 17

The police issued Glock 17 is a lethal weapon within the metropolitan police, this is a primary defense weapon against suspects which are using lethal force. The usual bullet weight is 9mm and ranges from 115-147 grains meaning the Glock 17 is not only a powerful weapon but also a weapon that can penetrate some armours such as level 1 and 2. The short recoil–operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified Browning cam-lock system adapted from the High-Power pistol is a perfect all-rounder for an armed officer.

M4A4-CQB

M4A1

SIG Sauer 516

SIG 552 Commando

M4A1-S

Section 5 - Arrest Statement

• When arresting someone, you have to read their rights on the scene of the arrest. The correct rights to read are as follows:
  

“You do not have to say anything. But, it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”

• You should be searching the suspect at the scene of the arrest; immediately seizing any illegal possessions the suspect may have. Any illegal possession should be added as an additional charge. Once any items have been removed, you should then transport the suspect back to the Police Station to begin processing them.

• The most common type of search is a stop and search on a crime scene, this will be referred to in the UK Legislation as searching someone under the "Section 1 of the PACE act".

• Reading the act or section under a certain law is a necessity and it is enforced to allow people a better quality of RP as well as to enable us to see who is performing to the highest standard.

• Detaining someone and searching someone involved or situated in an area with has recently undergone either a shootout or other event is acceptable, and should be used appropriately.
  

SECTION 6 - SECTIONS
Common Offences

• Murder, manslaughter, kidnapping or battery?

• There is no sectioning for these acts as they are common laws

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• Search before arrest?

• Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act

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• Enter a house with a warrant?

• Section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act

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• Need to take illegal items?

• Section 19 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act

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• Search after arrest?

• Section 32 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act

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• Possession of a firearm?

• Section 5 of the Firearms Act

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• Search for potential firearms?

• Section 47 of the Firearms Act

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• Have been authorised to search someone by a higher up for possible firearms? (Usually gold-command gives authorisation)

• Section 60 of the Firearms Act

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• Assault?

• Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act

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• Trespassing?

• Section 69 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act

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• Drunk and acting in a disorderly manner?

• Section 91 of the Criminal Justice Act

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• Possession of a bladed article?

• Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act

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• Assault of an emergency worker? (Police or EMS)

• Section 1 of the Assault on Emergency Workers Act

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• Attempted Murder?

• Section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act

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• Physical contact with major injury with a weapon? (GBH)

• Section 18 of the Offences Against The Person Act

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• Physical contact with minor injury? (ABH)

• Section 47 of the Offences Against The Person Act

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• Bribery?

• Section 1 of the Bribery Act

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• Obstruction of an active police scene/investigation?

• Section 89 of the Police Act

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• Wasting the police's time?

• Section 5 of the Criminal Law Act

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• Failure to provide identification?

• Section 50 of the Police Reform Act

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• Criminal damage?

• Section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act

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• Theft

• Robbery of someone else’s property?

• Section 8 of the Theft Act

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• Robbery, damage or injury to another while trespassing on their property?

• Section 9 of the Theft Act

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• Robbery of a vehicle

• Section 12 of the Theft Act

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• Road Related Offences

• Dangerous driving?

• Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Drink driving?

• Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act

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• No helmet on a motorcycle?

• Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Illegal Parking?

• Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Failing to stop at a traffic sign/light?

• Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Speeding? (5 mph+ over the speed limit)

• Section 89 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act

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• Stopping vehicles on the road?

• Section 163 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Failing to stop for the police?

• Section 163 (3) of the Road Traffic Act

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• Need to get the details of a person who is driving?

• Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act

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• Drug Related Offences

• Possession of a Class A drug?

• Section 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

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• Possession of a Class B drug?

• Section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

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• Possession of a Class C drug?

• Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

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• Search for potential drugs?

• Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

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• Class A:

• These include: cocaine and crack, ecstasy, MDMA, heroin, LSD, methadone, methamphetamine (crystal meth), fresh and prepared magic mushrooms.

• Class B:

• These include: amphetamine (not methamphetamine), barbiturates, codeine, ketamine, synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice and cannabis (medicinal cannabis is now legal in the UK and can be prescribed by specialist doctors)

• Class C:

• These include: anabolic steroids, minor tranquillisers or benzodiazepines, khat and BZP.