SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

This handbook will act as a guide to help you become a successful police officer here in the Met 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 Met, and if you’re unsure about anything ask for advice!

SECTION 2 - RANKING STRUCTURE

Commissioner-The Commissioner is in charge of the Police Service, they still enforce the law in the city but handle the day to day running of the force and deal with any issues and implement changes to the police.

Deputy Commissioner-The Deputy Commissioner is the Commissioner’s right-hand men/women, they enforce the law in the city and assist in decisions regarding police policy, incidents, and any changes to the force.

Assistant Commissioner-Whilst similar to the Deputy Commissioner the Assistant Commissioner is a highly experienced member of the force and will assist the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner-The Deputy Assistant Commissioner is responsible for reviewing and driving culture and performance within their function, business area or across multiple business units and in collaboration with other DACs, to do so across the MPS, in order to provide a professional and effective policing service.

Commander-The Commander is responsible for reviewing and driving culture and performance within their designated area of responsibility or specialism in order to provide a professional, effective and efficient policing service in line with the direction and vision of the Metropolitan Police Service.

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 assist 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 as 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 PPC.

Police Probationary Period-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 there rank up to constable.

Section 4 - Use of force

Introduction

During your time within the Met, 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 Met, 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 /MP5

The police issued Glock 17 is a lethal weapon within the Met, this is a primary defence 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 any armed officer. MP5 is to only be used by authorized personal inside the MO19 Division

Sig MCX

The SIG MCX is a family of firearms designed and manufactured by SIG Sauer, produced in both selective fire and semi-automatic only models, and features a short-stroke gas piston system, which is inherited from the earlier SIG MPX submachine gun. This weapon is used in mid-long range combat and must only be used by CTSFO.

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:

“The time is know [Time]. You are going to be under arrest for [Offences]. (Optional: The Necessity for this arrest is [Necessity].) You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something which you may later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Do you understand the rights I have read to you?”

• 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". Section 32 is to be used if suspect is being searched after arrest. When searching someone you must use GOWISLEY.

• 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.