Trojan Proactive Unit (TPU)

The Trojan Proactive Unit is a specialised team within the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK. Its primary focus is on tackling serious and organised crime, including weapons and drug trafficking. The unit uses proactive policing techniques to gather intelligence, conduct operations, and disrupt criminal activities before they escalate.

The team often collaborates with other policing units to enhance public safety and prevent crime. By focusing on prevention and early intervention, the Trojan Proactive Unit aims to reduce the impact of organized crime on communities.

Must be AFO+ to apply

Objectives

1. Crime Prevention: The TPU aims to prevent crime before it occurs by identifying and disrupting criminal networks.

2. Intelligence Gathering: They collect and analyze intelligence to understand the patterns and behaviors of organized crime groups.

Operations

• Targeted Interventions: The TPU conducts operations to reduce crime rate in high crime rate areas, Operations will be conducted weekly in groups patrolling Drug Turfs & Redzones, where unlawful deals occur .

• Collaboration: The unit collaborates with other police units such as Trident. They will do this by providing firearms support and backup when needed in high priority situations. 

The Trojan Proactive Unit emphasizes community policing principles, recognizing that effective crime prevention relies on good healthy relationships with local residents. They encourage community members to report all suspicious activities and provide insights that can help within their operations. Overall, the Trojan Proactive Unit plays a critical role in enhancing public safety in London by taking a proactive stance against organized crime.

Team Structure

TPU consists of two teams: Alpha and Bravo. This structure allows the division to operate efficiently by distributing tasks and responsibilities across specialized groups. Here’s how the teams are organized and function within TPU.

Team Assignment: Members of TPU are divided into two distinct teams. This distribution can be based on a variety of factors such as skill sets, rank, or the operational requirements of upcoming missions. The goal is to ensure that each team has the right balance of expertise and capability.

Leadership Structure: Both teams within TPU has a designated leader, responsible for guiding their unit, relaying orders, and ensuring their team meets its objectives. This leader is supported by a second-in-command and various specialists, depending on the team's specific role.

Uniform

TPU Uniform can be found here.