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In order to perform a tactical contact manoeuvre, you must have completed the training below. Read through this section before taking the training so that you are prepared.
What is Tactical Contact?
What is Tactical Contact?
Tactical contact, a manoeuvre by the CMG police, involves hitting a suspect's vehicle's back right or left to spin it out. It's effective in chases with dangerous criminals who ignore police' orders. This tactic DOES NOT require initiation on the vehicle but must be authorised and correctly performed.
Levels of Tactical Contact
Levels of Tactical Contact
Tactical Contact - This regular pit manoeuvre is commonly implemented in a chase. It must be done under 100mph and ONLY by trained officers who have been authorised to do so.
High-Speed Tactical Contact - This advanced tactic, requiring high skill, is used in critical situations where standard tactics fail. It's similar to regular tactical contact but executed at speeds over 100mph and upwards of 250mph. The handbook for this can be found HERE
Reasons to Authorise
Reasons to Authorise
Tactical contact may be authorised for the following reasons:
Chase has been going on for longer than 3 minutes (5 minutes for high-speed)
Dangerous driving
Swerving
Driving on pavements.
Reasons to Authorise Early
Reasons to Authorise Early
It is not common practice to request/authorise Tactical contact early. Usually, it is 3 minutes for standard Tactical Contact and 5 minutes for High-Speed Tactical Contact. The reasons to request/authorise early Tactical Contact are as follows:
An extreme level of GTA driving
Intentionally ramming officers / civilians
Getting a new car out of the garage.
Tactical Contact Information Sheet
Tactical Contact Information Sheet
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