Induction Process

Application

Submit an application to join The Manor Police. Applications are reviewed by command or recruitment. You will be contacted if shortlisted.

Interview

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview. The interview is conducted by command or training staff and assesses your suitability for the force. Successful candidates proceed to initial training.

Phase 1 — Pre-Training & Induction

1. Professional Standards: Roleplay rules, lawful authority, honesty, integrity, and conflict of interest.
2. Force Structure: Ranks, commands (ERPT, RPU, CID, ARV), call-sign format, supervision, and who you report to. See Information page.
3. Uniform & Equipment: Correct uniform for role, body armour, radio, MDT, and Taser/less lethal where authorised.
4. Core Legislation Overview: PACE, Misuse of Drugs Act, Firearms Act, Public Order Act, Road Traffic Act.
5. Use of Force Framework: Officer presence → verbal → physical → less lethal → lethal. Necessity, proportionality, and recording.

Phase 2 — Patrol Basics

1. State codes and response grades (G1–G4, State 0–11) and when to use them.
2. Basic stop procedure (persons and vehicles) and GOWISELY for searches.
3. Arrest grounds, PACE caution, and transporting prisoners safely.
4. Evidence handling: notes, body‑worn video, scenes, and exhibits.
5. Using MDT / CAD systems to check persons, vehicles, markers, and warrants.

Phase 3 — IPP Driver Basics

Before being authorised for pursuits, officers must understand the Initial Phase Pursuit (IPP) structure and the information required by Control:

1. Location & Direction: Road name, postal, landmark.
2. Vehicle Description: Shape, colour, door count.
3. Speed & Lane of Travel: Current speeds; correct lanes or incorrect lane of travel.
4. Vehicle & Civilian Density: Low, medium, or high.
5. Road Conditions: Wet, dry, or dirty.
6. Weather Conditions: Clear, light, dark, rain, or snow.
7. Visibility: Poor, moderate, or good.
8. Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA): Low, medium, or high.
9. Driver Classification: IPP, Advanced, or TPAC.
10. Police Vehicle: Marked or unmarked.

Control must authorise any pursuit. Officers must constantly review their DRA and be prepared to discontinue when the risk outweighs the necessity.

Phase 4 — Response Driving & Radio Comms (Basics)

• Grade 1 (G1) only: blue lights and sirens when authorised and safe.
• Never exceed your response driving qualification level.
• Continuously assess road conditions, traffic density, and time of day.
• Communicate status and movements over radio using clear, concise messages.
• Pursuits must follow the IPP structure and require Control authorisation.
• Know when to discontinue a response or pursuit when risk becomes too high.
• Identify yourself on radio (call sign + "to Control" or unit), use phonetic alphabet, and avoid radio clutter.
• Code Zero is for genuine emergencies only — officer needs immediate assistance.

Scenario Training (within Initial Course)

• Traffic Stop: Safe stop, approach, communication, and disposal options.
• Stop and Search: GOWISELY, grounds, search conduct, and record keeping.
• Arrest: Grounds, caution, necessity, search, and transport.
• Pursuit: IPP, DRA, authorisation, and safe termination.
• Scene Control: Cordons, road blocks, scene log, and preserving evidence.
• Armed Call: Do not self-deploy; contain, observe, and request armed units.
• Custody Process: Custody rights, fingerprints, mugshot, MDT case, and exhibits.

On Duty Training Checklist

The following items should be completed on live patrol with a trainer or supervisor before sign-off:

• 3× caution on arrest (correct wording, grounds, and necessity).
• 3× MDT arrest case created and submitted correctly.
• 3× full custody process (rights, booking in, property, documentation).
• 3× stop and search (with clear grounds and GOWISELY given).
• 2× vehicle pursuit — as driver (IPP, DRA, safe termination).
• 3× vehicle pursuit — as comms (radio structure, updates, logging).
• 3× traffic stop (varied disposals: advice, tickets, arrests).
• 2× any robbery incident (scene control, suspect handling, evidence).

Eligibility

• You must hold the rank of Student Constable for a minimum of 5 days.
• Your On Duty Training Checklist must be fully completed and signed off.
• All initial training phases (including scenarios and IPP basics) must be completed.

PC Exam Content

• Knowledge of core legislation (PACE, Public Order, RTA, Misuse of Drugs, Firearms).
• State codes, response grades, and basic radio procedure.
• Use of force levels and National Decision Model application.
• Scenario questions on stops, searches, arrests, pursuits, and custody.
• Professional standards, integrity, and expectations of a PC.

Once you meet the eligibility criteria, book your PC Exam with training staff or supervision. Passing the exam and having your checklist signed off is required before promotion from Student Constable to PC.