Outpost

The Standard Operating Procedure for conducting and participating in a Outpost Operation

Requirements to Conduct

To conduct a Outpost there are a few requirements that need to be met. First of all, either a RTU Command Member, RTU Training Supervisor or a member of the RTU Events Team needs to be present. A minimum of three Road Traffic Officers need to be present at the site of the operation at all times, all of these RTOs also need their own vehicle. 

Roles

There are several different roles that need to be performed by different individuals when conducting this operation. These are:

• Operation Commander: This individual oversees the entire operation; they are expected to coordinate the positioning of each unit and manage communications. They act as the central command unit, assigning officers to different areas, dispatching additional units, and maintaining operational efficiency throughout. While they can take a post in different areas of the map, they are often found at Outpost as the central command hub for this operation.

• Enforcement Officers: These are the heavy lifters of the operation. They patrol their assigned areas of the map, enforcing traffic offences under the direction of the Operation Command, they can also be assigned to a patrol route and to aid in pursuits when directed to by their Commander.

• Support Officers: These individuals are not required to be RTOs; they are expected to assist with Traffic Control and logistics. They can also tag along with Enforcement Officers to learn the ropes. They are allowed to perform Traffic stops with the supervision of an RTO.

Rules

• All participating officers must be in the same radio channel or incident for clear and immediate communication

• Dispatch must be notified and give clearance before officers can be exempt from responding to other incidents

• In the event of an officer's life alert, all officers must respond unless otherwise directed by the Operation Commander

• Non-RTOs may attend as observers or in support roles, unless approved otherwise by the Operation Commander. The RTU Equipment and Vehicles Policy is to be followed at all times during the operation.

• The Operation Commander retains final authority and has complete control over all elements of the operation

• Any present RTOs must be in Traffic Gear for the duration of the operation.

• All officers present reserve the right to request an Observation Report based on their performance during the operation.

Operational Logisitics