Certification Training

Specialist certification courses and qualifications for The Manor Police officers.

Training Certs — Who Can Deliver

Certification	Delivered by
Class 1, 2 or 3 Firearm Cert	Head and Deputy of ARU only
NPAS Cert	Any Silver command (side divisions)
TPAC Cert	RPU only
Bike Cert	RPU only
Advanced Driver (TC) Cert	RPU
Spike Cert	RPU
Driver Cert (Response)	Response Command
IPP Cert	Response Command
Off Road Cert	Response Command
Taser Cert	Response Command
Interviewer Cert	Response Command
Negotiations Cert	Response Command

Class 1, 2 or 3 Firearm Cert

Can only be delivered by: Head and Deputy of ARU

Authorisation to carry and use class 1, 2 or 3 firearms. Training and certification may only be delivered by the Head and Deputy of ARU.

NPAS Cert

Can be delivered by: Any Silver command (side divisions)

National Police Air Service — air support qualification. Can be delivered by any Silver command; side-division cert.

Driver Cert (Response)

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Baseline response driving qualification. Required before progression to IPP and advanced driving certifications.

Safe response driving standards and vehicle control
Road traffic law awareness while on duty
Radio updates and scene arrival procedures
Pre-pursuit driving fundamentals

Taser Cert

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Authorisation to carry and deploy Conducted Energy Device (CED) / Taser. Officers must complete approved training before being certified.

Announcement & Verbal Warnings

When presenting Taser, you must give the announcement speech:

"Taser Trained Officer, 50 thousand volts, you have 3 warnings."

Before deploying, you must loudly announce "Taser, Taser, Taser" so other officers and subjects are aware.

Before applying handcuffs after deployment, you must announce "Going in cuffs" to inform colleagues you are moving in to restrain.

Use of force framework — when Taser is proportionate and necessary
Pre-deployment considerations — risk assessment, bystanders, environment
Targeting zones and drive-stun capability
Post-discharge procedures — medical assessment, removal of barbs, documentation
Mandatory reporting and use-of-force forms
Refresher training and recertification requirements

IPP Cert

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Authorisation to engage in vehicle pursuits as a driver. Officers must provide the following to Control in this order during the Initial Phase Pursuit:

Location & Direction — Road name | Postal | Landmark
Vehicle Description — Shape | Colour | Door count
Speed & Lane of Travel — Current speeds | Correct lanes or incorrect lane of travel
Vehicle & Civilian Density — Low | Medium | High
Road Conditions — Wet | Dry | Dirty
Weather Conditions — Clear | Light | Dark | Rain | Snow
Visibility — Poor | Moderate | Good
Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) — Low | Medium | High
Driver Classification — IPP | Advanced | TPAC
Police Vehicle — Marked | Unmarked

Control must authorise pursuit. Continuously review DRA and discontinue when risk outweighs necessity.

Advanced Driver (TC) Cert

Can be delivered by: RPU

Response driving qualification above IPP level. Authorises higher speeds and more complex pursuit scenarios. Builds on IPP fundamentals with advanced roadcraft and pursuit tactics.

Response Driving

Blue lights and sirens — when authorised (Grade 1) and safe to use
Extended speed parameters — within your qualification level
Limit point assessment — reading the road and adjusting speed accordingly
Commentary driving — verbalising hazards and decisions

Pitting Speeds

Area	Pitting speed
Dry in city	80 mph
Dry motorway	120 mph
Wet in city	60 mph
Wet motorway	100 mph

Pursuit & Post-Pursuit

Control Room authorisation — required before engaging in pursuit
Continuous IPP updates — location, vehicle, speed, DRA
Dynamic Risk Assessment — discontinue when risk outweighs necessity
Mandatory post-pursuit debrief and documentation

TPAC Cert

Can only be delivered by: RPU

Highest-level pursuit qualification. Authorises tactical contact and containment to terminate pursuits.

Tactical contact — authorised techniques for controlled vehicle stops
Boxing in and containment strategies
Spike deployment coordination (where trained)
Risk assessment for tactical termination
Command structure — TPAC commander role
Post-incident procedure and mandatory debrief

Spike Cert

Can be delivered by: RPU

Authorisation to deploy spike strips / stingers to terminate vehicle pursuits. Coordination with pursuit controller and TPAC where applicable.

Placement and recovery — safe positioning, visibility to pursuing units
Authorisation and timing — when spike deployment is authorised
Post-deployment — vehicle stop, scene safety, documentation

Negotiations Cert

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Authorisation to act as a negotiator in hostage, barricade, or crisis situations. Negotiators aim to de-escalate and achieve a peaceful resolution through communication.

Demands Rules

When hostages are present, the subject is entitled to make demands based on the following rule:

1 demand per hostage — applies to both civilian and officer hostages (e.g. 3 hostages = up to 3 demands).

All demands require command approval before being agreed. Document each demand and the response given.

Unreasonable demands must be refused, including head starts, singing, and dropping weapons.

Negotiation Script

First

Radio over to officers that you are taking negotiations. Give description of suspects, weapons in hand, IC codes, etc.

Introduction

"Hello my name is Brad Smith, [Your name] GC-01 [Your Call Sign] with The Manor Police based out of Sinner Street station. I will be your negotiator today. Before we start negotiations I need to conduct a welfare check on the hostage."

Welfare Check

Ask if they have been harmed
Ask if they have been given food and water

Demands from PD

"Before we continue with negotiations, there are a few demands you must follow to keep this a safe environment. The first demand is that you do not harm the hostage in any way, may that be verbally or physically. The second demand will be to not point any weapons at any officers. The third demand will be to not discharge any firearms. If you fail to meet those demands we will call off the negotiations with a 10 second warning for you to drop the hostage and allow them to move out the building."

Demands

"With that in mind, what is your 1 demand for this hostage?"

Take demands and radio them over to officers.

Finalization

"The time is now 18:00 [Time]. Demands are going to be finalized and followed by PD. If you breach any of the demands stated earlier on we will call off demands. When you are ready to leave please drop the hostage at the door. You have 15 minutes to complete the robbery before we call negotiations off and breach the building."

Core Principles

Active listening — show the subject they are heard; paraphrase and reflect
Empathy — acknowledge emotions without agreeing with harmful behaviour
Rapport building — establish trust and reduce hostility
Behavioural Influence Stairway Model — empathy → rapport → influence → behavioural change

Scenario Types

Hostage — establish contact, assess demands, prioritise hostage safety
Barricade — contain, communicate, buy time for tactical options
Suicidal / high-risk — de-escalate, avoid triggers, create space for voluntary compliance

Role & Boundaries

Work alongside armed support and scene command — negotiator does not direct tactics
Clear handover procedures when tactical resolution is authorised
Negotiator does not make promises (e.g. immunity, charges) without command approval
Document all communications and time-stamped key events

Interviewer Cert

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Authorisation to conduct structured suspect interviews under PACE. Required for custody interviews and formal questioning.

PACE interview rights and caution procedure
Planning and preparation — offence summary, evidence review, interview strategy
PEACE model — Preparation, Engage and explain, Account, Closure, Evaluation
Questioning techniques — open, probing, and challenging questions
Breaks, legal advice, and appropriate adult requirements
Recording, disclosure, and custody documentation standards

Off Road Cert

Can be delivered by: Response Command

Authorisation to drive police vehicles off-road for pursuits, rural patrols, or terrain access.

Off-road vehicle handling — mud, gravel, grass, uneven terrain
Recovery and stuck-vehicle procedures
Terrain assessment — gradient, surface, visibility
Pursuit off-road — DRA, authorisation, safe termination
Radio updates when leaving surfaced roads

Bike Cert

Can only be delivered by: RPU

Authorisation to operate police motorcycles. Required for traffic, response, or patrol duties on bike.

Motorcycle handling — balance, braking, cornering
Response riding — blue lights and sirens when authorised
Lane filtering and urban navigation
Pursuit on bike — IPP structure, DRA, authorisation
Protective equipment and PPE requirements

Need help? Contact your training sergeant or supervision for certification enquiries.