Authorised Firearm Officers

Joining AFO will be no means an easy task due to the high interest, we look for the highest level of applicants as it is an extremely trusted position, all officers who are successful in the recruitment process will undergo heavy amounts of training familiarising themselves with weapons, other equipment and tactics. AFO are trained to a very high standard taught in our very own Kill House (which is a training building designed to practice room clearance)

Firearm Officers will be held accountable for all their actions whilst deployed.

In training you are taught about Dynamic Risk Assessments (DRA) as well as the National Decision Model (NDM) to develop an understanding of the level of force and how to adapt to ever changing scenarios, along with that comes the responsibility of carrying a loaded firearm on the streets and making split second decisions whether to discharge said firearm at a moment’s notice should they need to.

Officers who are currently on probation can request First Response Advanced (FRA) Training which gives them knowledge on advanced medical techniques to preserve life. Once officers have finished probation they are eligible to apply for TPAC, SRO & EOD training to further develop their skills. SRO (Specialist Rifle Officer) are trained in Long Range Surveillance and Rifle Control to become elite sharpshooters.

We also offer a wide range of self-taught training packages to officers such as:

AFO & POI (Public Order)
Scene Command Package
AFO CAT A Convoy Training
AFO Shield Usage
AFO Legislation

Authorised Firearms Officers typically respond to any call that meets their criteria such as suspicion of a firearm / hostage situation / bomb threats / terrorism / armed robbery / CBRN incidents.

To apply for AFO you must ensure you meet the minimum requirements:

Have completed your PC probation
Have 50+ hours of in game activity
Relevant TX History MAY be considered
Be able to demonstrate respect for others in your duties throughout PoliceMP
Be able to demonstrate the highest of standards at all times
Have good communication skills with the ability to listen to others
Have the ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives
Have the ability to apply procedures and legislation in line with policy and guidance
Have a good understanding of Justification
Have a good understanding of Medical Roleplay

Progression within AFO

Within AFO the first step to progressing would be to register your interest in the buddy team when positions arise, for those wishing to give back and act as a mentor for those aiming to join the division or even learn. To reward our buddy team there are perks included in the role such as entry into PaDP after 6 weeks dependant on activity.

The band 1 position within AFO is Operational Firearms Commander (OFC), this is a Band 1 Trainer position and is the only Band 1 position with in-game authority and the power to authorise Firearms therefore are held to the highest of standards, this acts as a perfect route for internal progression within the division as it provides a platform to prove yourself for more advanced roles such as Sergeant.

Subdivisions

PaDP

Parliamentary & Diplomatic Protection is split up into two subsections: DPG and SPO

DPG: Diplomatic Protection Group, responsible for the security and safety of any POIs that a HVT (High Value Target) may be present in. These range from residences, embassy’s, offices, publics settings and more. DPG are the advance party responsible for ensuring the destination is safe before the HVT arrives. DPG act as a CAT team (Counter Assault Team) on PaDP motorcades, dealing with any threats on the move.

You will often see DPG stationed outside of the Home Office (Postal 398)

SPO: Specialist Protection Officer, are what are commonly referred to as bodyguards. Usually comprising of 3/4 SPOs, a detail of SPO are responsible for the direct safety of the VIP. SPO will drive motorcade vehicles, trained in advanced driving tactics and protective strategies to respond to any threats on foot or in a vehicle. These are the officers putting themselves between the VIP and the threat to keep them secure. Often seen wearing suits, Specialist Protection Officers never stray far from the VIP and are directly led by the Scene Commander/OFC.

PaDP eligibility requirements:

Have passed your probation within AFO
No Strikes (Strike 1+ or activity warnings) within the last 6 weeks
No TX Warnings or Bans within the last 6 weeks
Must be TPAC trained
Be able to demonstrate respect for others in your duties throughout PoliceMP
Be able to demonstrate the highest of standards at all times
Be able to take lead on scenes
Have good communication skills with the ability to listen to others
Have the ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives
Have the ability to apply procedures and legislation in line with policy and guidance
Have a good understanding of Justification

EOD

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel are highly trained in safely locating and disposing of any suspected bomb materials or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). EOD will often be called to situations where a civilian has been magnet fishing and pulled a World War II grenade, such as a 36M Rifle Hand Grenade to safely dispose of the article.

EOD would also respond to any bomb threat including those made in acts of terror, to ascertain any materials and safely dispose of them. EOD have great equipment at their disposal including an EOD robot, protective bomb suit and a Armoured Truck built to house their equipment and safely transport ordnance.

EOD eligibility requirements:

Passed AFO probation
TPAC Trained

CBRN

This team is a specialist addition to EOD and is all about tackling those tough CBRN incidents head-on, working closely with other divisions to keep everyone safe and save lives.

The role of CBRN officers is to provide specialist initial operational response to (CBRN) incidents, working effectively with other agencies. They will assist in multi-agency decision making to develop and deliver safe responses and resolutions to incidents for both the public and first responders alike.

You may see CBRN responding or attaching to scenes that fit their criteria such as Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Incidents, Working alongside AFO, CTSFO and EOD when they most need them.

CTSFO

Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO) are on constant standby to respond to terrorist threats or any major crime incident along with hostage recovery.

CTSFO are the best of the best who have undergone rigorous specialist training in advanced room clearance, rappelling from Dauphin helicopters, critical shot training, close protection detail/convoys and boat boarding tactics.

In order for CTSFO deploy, certain criteria must be met before the bronze command authorises its deployment. Recent events where CTSFO have deployed include;