Documentation
Official documentation and standard operating procedures for the The Manor Police server.
Standard Operating Procedures
Core procedures for patrol, response, and incidents.
General Patrol Procedure
- Always identify yourself when responding to incidents.
- Maintain professional conduct at all times.
- Use correct radio procedure when communicating.
- Document all significant incidents via MDT/evidence.
- Request appropriate backup for high-risk situations.
Response Classifications
- Grade 1 (G1) — Immediate: Immediate threat to life. Blue lights and sirens. Exemptions apply.
- Grade 2 (G2) — Priority: Crime in progress or serious incident. Proceed with urgency.
- Grade 3 (G3) — Routine: No immediate risk. Proceed within road traffic law.
- Grade 4 (G4) — Scheduled: Pre-arranged attendance or appointment.
Response Grades & State Codes
Response grading and officer state codes.
Response Grades
Grade 1 (G1): Immediate — Threat to life
Grade 2 (G2): Priority — Crime in progress
Grade 3 (G3): Routine — No immediate risk
Grade 4 (G4): Scheduled — Pre-arranged
State Codes
Officer status for resource deployment and control room awareness:
State 0: Officer needs immediate assistance
State 1: On duty
State 2: On patrol
State 3: At station
State 4: Taking a break
State 5: En route to incident
State 6: On scene
State 7: Committed but able to divert
State 8: Committed and not deployable
State 9: Prisoner transport
State 10: At court
State 11: Off duty
Searches
Legal powers for searching persons and property.
Searching someone prior to arrest? — Section 1, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Searching someone after arrest? — Section 32, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Searching someone in the police station? — Section 54, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Searching someone for drugs? — Section 23, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Searching someone for firearms? — Section 47, Firearms Act 1968
Searching a building without a warrant? (Threat to life) — Section 17, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Searching property after arrest (reasonable grounds)? — Section 18, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Power to seize items? — Section 19, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
GOWISELY
Required elements when conducting a search.
When conducting a search, you must provide the following (GOWISELY):
G: Grounds for search
O: Objective of the search
W: Warrant card
I: Identity — name & number
S: Station
E: Entitled to copy of search
L: Legal power used
Y: You are detained
Common Offences
Frequently used offences and their legal references.
Causing alarm & distress — Section 5, Public Order Act 1986
Common assault — Section 39, Criminal Justice Act 1988
Assault on emergency worker — Section 1, Assaults on Emergency Worker Act 2018
Grievous bodily harm (GBH) — causing serious harm — Section 18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Traffic Powers
Road Traffic Act powers for stopping vehicles.
Power to pull over any vehicle and have a chat? — Section 163, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to obtain a driver's licence? — Section 164, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to obtain driver's insurance details? — Section 165, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to require a roadside breath test? — Section 6, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to require a preliminary roadside drug test? — Section 6C, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to require evidential specimens at station (breath / blood / urine)? — Section 7, Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to issue a warning for anti-social vehicle use? — Section 59, Police Reform Act 2002
Section 59 Warning (Summary)
- Use where a vehicle is being used carelessly/inconsiderately and causing alarm, distress, or annoyance.
- Issue a clear warning to the driver/rider and record it on your system.
- If repeated within 12 months, the vehicle may be seized under Section 59 powers.
Pursuit Policy
Vehicle pursuit policy, Initial Phase Pursuit (IPP), and pitting speeds.
Initial Phase Pursuit (IPP)
When a vehicle fails to stop when required, provide the following to Control in this order:
- 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
Obtain Control Room authorisation before engaging. Only authorised pursuit-trained drivers may pursue. Discontinue immediately if necessity or proportionality are no longer satisfied.
Pitting Speeds
| Area | Pitting speed |
|---|---|
| Dry in city | 80 mph |
| Dry motorway | 120 mph |
| Wet in city | 60 mph |
| Wet motorway | 100 mph |
Pursuit Phases (Summary)
- Initial: Vehicle fails to stop; decision to pursue; authorisation sought.
- Tactical: Active pursuit; containment; termination options considered.
- Termination: Pursuit ends (voluntary stop, tactical stop, or abandonment).
- Post-pursuit: Arrest; evidence; mandatory debrief.
Mandatory debrief required after every pursuit. Document fully.
Use of Force Levels
Officer presence, verbal, physical, less lethal, and lethal force.
Force must be proportionate, necessary, and reasonable. Use the National Decision Model. Document all use of force. Escalate only when justified.
Use of Force Levels
Level 1 — Officer Presence
Visible presence alone. Can often de-escalate without further action. Positioning, uniform, demeanour.
Level 2 — Verbal
Persuasion, advice, warnings, verbal direction. "Police — stop", "Put it down", repeated clear instructions. Most incidents resolved at this level.
Level 3 — Physical (Unarmed)
Empty-hand techniques. Restraint, escort, compliance holds. Used when verbal fails and resistance is met. Must be proportionate to the threat.
Level 4 — Less Lethal
PAVA/CAPS spray, Taser, baton. Requires specific authorisation/training. Use when physical restraint insufficient or threat justifies. Document and report.
Level 5 — Lethal Force
Firearms. Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) only. Used only when there is an immediate threat to life. Strict rules of engagement. Specialist command.
Always seek the minimum level of force necessary. De-escalate where possible.
Arrest Procedure
Arrest protocols and custody guidelines under PACE.
Arrest Procedure (PACE)
Arrests must comply with Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and Code G. You must have reasonable grounds to suspect the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit an offence.
- Caution (WHEN):
"The time is currently [Time], you are being placed under arrest for [Offences]. You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
- Inform: Tell them they are under arrest for [offence] and the reason for arrest and necessity (e.g. to prevent injury, prevent loss of evidence).
- Restraint: Apply handcuffs where necessary for safety. Use minimum force.
- Search: Search under PACE s32 (search on arrest) or s18 (premises) where applicable.
- Custody: Convey to custody suite and follow the custody process below.
PACE Code G - Necessity of Arrest
- To ascertain the person's name (if unknown or doubted).
- To ascertain the person's address (if unknown or doubted).
- To prevent the person causing physical injury to themselves or others.
- To prevent loss of or damage to property.
- To prevent an offence against public decency.
- To prevent unlawful obstruction of the highway.
- To protect a child or vulnerable person.
- To allow the prompt and effective investigation of the offence or conduct.
- To prevent the person disappearing and avoid hindering prosecution.
Note: When reading your caution, the necessity of arrest may change when you finish stating it.
Custody Process
After arrest, convey the detainee to the front desk and complete custody booking at Mission Row, Sinner Street Police Station.
Authorising Detention or Release
"You have now been detained to Mission Row, Sinner Street Police Station by Manor Police. You are being detained for [REPEAT ARRESTING CHARGES]. Do you understand why you are here?"
Custody Caution — WHEN vs NOW
WHEN caution:
"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
NOW caution:
"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention now something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
Note which caution you use:
- Arrest → Custody booking → Interview possible = WHEN caution
- Interview finished → Decision to charge → No more questions = NOW caution
Custody Rights
"I am now going to read you your custody rights."
- "You are entitled to free and independent legal advice. You can speak to a solicitor over the phone or in person. Would you like a solicitor?"
- "You have the right for someone to be informed of your detention. Would you like someone to be notified, if so what is their name?"
- "You have the right to TMHS medical care if you are feeling unwell. Do you require any medical attention?"
- "You have the right to have a copy of the police codes of practice. Would you like one?"
- "You have the right to a written notice explaining your rights in any language. Would you like one?"
- "You also have the right to a copy of this arrest and search report for the next 12 months."
Health and Wellbeing
"I now need to ask you some questions about your health and wellbeing. Everything you tell me will be recorded on your custody record. Do you have any injuries, illnesses or medical conditions? Do you take any prescribed medication? Have you consumed any alcohol or taken any drugs today? Do you have any dietary requirements, allergies or religious needs?"
Authorise Detention and Personal Effects
"I am now authorising your detention today. You will have your personal effects taken, logged and stored safely. Upon your release from custody you can return and collect all of your items."
Section 54 PACE Search
When searching the detainee, notify them that you are searching them under Section 54 of PACE and identify yourself before conducting the search. Take belongings, log all property into evidence, complete fingerprint and mugshot, finish documentation and custody record, then process to jail.
IC Codes
Identity codes for describing individuals.
Identity codes for describing individuals when providing descriptions:
IC1: White — Northern European
IC2: White — Southern European
IC3: Black
IC4: Asian
IC5: Chinese, Japanese, or South-East Asian
IC6: Arabic or North African
IC9: Unknown
Rank Structure
The Manor Police rank hierarchy and insignia.
The Manor Police Rank Structure (Constabulary)
The Manor Police ranks (lowest to highest):
- Probationary Police Constable (PPC)
- Constable
- Sergeant
- Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Superintendent
- Chief Superintendent
- Assistant Chief Constable (ACC)
- Deputy Chief Constable (DCC)
- Chief Constable (CC)
Refer to Information page for chain of command and command structure (ERPT, RPU, CID, ARV).