Metropolitan Police Service
Emergency Response Team
The Emergency Response Team (ERPT) is the backbone for the Metropolitan Police Service and is the frontline to fighting crime, keeping London a safer place. While maintaining a strong, committed and professional command team helping those who are inspired to join the Police force. Every Constable will start in this division, this allows them to gain the knowledge and skills to become a Police Constable and to allow yourselves to progress in the service in divisions such as our Territorial Support Team (TSG) and our Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF)!
Why should you join ERPT?
We, ERPT believe you should join ERPT because it opens up so many Career paths. It's really easy to join, it takes less than 1 hour to do all the training, and become fully qualified to lead a pursuit (IPP Driver (Initial Pursuit Phase Driver) and it makes you fully qualified to use your CED (Advanced Taser Qualification). And with a friendly command team and Constables who support you on your journey, there is no better place to go.
The Territorial Support Group (TSG) :
You can accomplish a lot with the Territorial Support Group, including managing tense situations, protests, and crowd control. The Territorial Support Command, will always try to do its best to ensure that you can realise big potential. In the subdivision, we offer first-rate instruction (with periodic refresher courses) and much more! Come to a TSG Training to join now!
Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF):
The Violent Crime Task Force is the most advanced division ERPT can offer, they are plain clothes officers who tackle crime in the worst of places. These officers are specifically trained to disarm, de-escalate and reduce harm towards the public.
Metropolitan Operations 8
MO8 Roads Policing Command is dedicated to preventing criminals from using London’s roads. We employ Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras across the city and on our vehicles. When a vehicle is flagged by the system, officers are alerted and dispatched to intercept. These cameras allow us to monitor and respond across London, regardless of the officers' location.
Our fleet includes high-performance marked, and unmarked vehicles. Unmarked vehicles enable discreet surveillance, while marked vehicles provide a visible deterrent.
MO8 offer Advanced driver training, after successful completion of this you can then move onto your TPAC addon and induction into MO8 as an official Roads Policing Constable with your own callsign. MO8 itself have a good selection of trainings and subdivisions to join which can greatly improve the effectiveness of MO8 and it's operational function. These trainings can be seen below:
Solo Bike: Officers on motorcycles respond quickly and are vital in pursuits due to their manoeuvrability.
Commercial Enforcement: Officers inspect Heavy Goods Vehicles and buses to ensure they comply with safety regulations.
Forensic Collision Investigation: Officers investigate road collisions using specialised equipment, including police related incidents.
Special Escort Group (SEG): This is an application based team which manages high speed escorts for officials, prisoners and abnormal loads, utilising both motorcycles and cars. Firearms are handled by MO19 in high priority escorts.
Roads Crime Team (RAPTOR/SCORPION): This elite team targets organised crime involving HGVs and motorcycles, with the authority to self-authorise tactics during pursuits.
Upon completion of Advanced and TPAC, officers are able to perform a variety of vehicle tactics. Roads Policing Constables are trained to a standard in communication, vehicle control, and risk management.
Metropolitan Operations 19
Metropolitan Operations 19 or the Specialist Firearms Command for the MET Police is a specialist firearms unit to provide armed support and policing across London, these officers are paid no more for carrying a firearm.
MO19 officers are trained to the highest level and regularly train with their firearms to develop their skills and decision making. Metropolitan Operations 19 provide support for frontline officers and still carry out regular police duties while voluntarily carrying a firearm. MO19 provide armed response to dangerous and deadly incidents and are trained in their tactics routinely. They have many tactics on hand to use whether that be on foot or in vehicles.
There are many roles within MO19 to work towards, the command roles to work towards OFC / TFC / SFC. Or take extensive training to work towards being a Specialist Firearms Officer then CTSFO fighting and preventing terrorism across London.
CTSFO or Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer are the specialist country wide counter terrorism policing unit, this elite unit work closely with Metropolitan Operations 19 officers to help prevent and offer support and aid if a terrorist incident did occur. EXPO or Explosives Officer are highly trained officers to deal with explosives and to defuse and neutralise devices. They are specially trained with explosives and the chemicals used within. They are trained to use explosives and helicopter fast ropes to speed up their response to terrorist incidents. CTSFO officers are the highest trained authorised firearms officer. They utilise flashbangs and dynamic entry's on buildings.
Metropolitan Operations 7
As DSU we act as normal ERPT units responding to calls and helping the community, but we have the added job of handling a companion such as a Shepherd, Husky or Retriever.
Each of our dogs have a specified job:
The Shepherd is our general service dog which are the main ones you will see out. These are trained in pursuing suspects on foot, taking them down, and have a small side job of sniffing for evidence (not as well as other dogs).
The Labradors is specialised in sniffing for evidence to a greater extent such as Drugs, guns, and even bombs if there is ever a call.
The final dog we have available is the Retriever which is specialised in Search and Rescue, being able to sniff for a person of interest in almost any area.
In addition to this, we have a couple of lesser known sub-divisions such as the Firearms Support Dog (Armed dog units) and Marine Policing Unit (Not a dog unit, but specialised in water operations).
The Firearms Support Dog Unit: is a trained set of DSU members that handle firearms in the event of a firearms incident. These officers are equipped with slightly more equipment including a Glock 17 for their own defence, and a BELS bag for first aid. The FSD has access to the Husky dog, trained in sniffing for firearms.
The Marine Policing Unit is under MO7 and is currently the only MO7 unit that does not include the use of dogs. These officers are primarily trained in shallow water (rivers, streams, etc) operations which includes sailing boats, assisting water rescue, and also diving in case of an underwater search and rescue.
Metropolitan Operations 12
What We Do:
Contact Centre Management: Overseeing daily operations to ensure all public contacts are handled smoothly.
Technology Integration: Implementing advanced systems like call routing, automated responses, and data analytics to improve service.
Training and Support: Providing ongoing training for staff on communication skills and contact centre tools.
Quality Assurance: Monitoring service quality to maintain high standards.
Incident Reporting: Managing reports and directing urgent matters to operational units swiftly.
Incident Management: We receive emergency and non-emergency calls, assess the situation, and dispatch the appropriate units to respond quickly.
Resource Coordination: Dispatchers coordinate police resources, ensuring that officers are assigned efficiently based on the priority and nature of incidents.
Real-Time Support: We provide officers with crucial information during incidents, including updates on suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and any potential hazards.
Communication Hub: Acting as the central communication link, we keep officers informed and maintain continuous contact throughout the response to ensure their safety.
Criminal Investigation Department
First thing we have to offer is the basic Detective Constable role, to be eligible to obtain such role you must of done you initial police constable training. After that you can then apply to join the Criminal Investigations Department, if accepted you can then have your detective constable training, with that training you gain basic forensics investigations allowing you to deploy as forensics investigations if needed.
Once you have completed your base detective constable training you can move onto becoming a UCO operative by attending a UCO training. UCO is short for Under Cover Operative/Under Cover Officer, allowing you to go undercover and strike drug deals with the appropriate evidence and once it has been authorized by a Detective Inspector +.
The last thing that we have to offer is Flying squad. Due to this being a position/role highly wanted it is a hand picked division by the detective inspector and the detective chief inspector so it only goes to the best of the best. Flying Squad are mainly focused on armed robberies whether that is from a person being held at knife point at a corner shop to a Jewellery shop being held at gun point. We may or may not have some more sub divisions to come to the Flying Squad Area but you will just have to wait and find out
National Police Air Service
Provide the met with Air operations to assist in suspect observations, searches, persuits and officer support.
We are the Eyes in the sky and we see everything.
Our dedicated Pilots and TFOs are trained to support police operations on the ground. Along side this the NPAS drone unit operates to similar advantages in smaller areas to both help in search and rescue, major incident planning and suspect observations.
British Transport Police
The British Transport Police (BTP) is a specialized police force in the UK responsible for policing the railways and other transport systems. Their duties include ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and property on trains, the London Underground, light rail systems, and other transport networks.
The BTP handles crimes and incidents such as theft, assault, and trespassing, working to prevent and respond to any criminal activity within the transport system. They operate across England, Wales, and Scotland, but not in Northern Ireland.
City of London Police
The City of London Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the City of London, often referred to as the Square Mile. This area is distinct from the rest of Greater London, which is policed by the Metropolitan Police Service. The City of London Police covers just 1.1 square miles but is home to some of the world’s most significant financial institutions, businesses, and landmarks, including the Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange.
Because of the area's unique concentration of financial services, the City of London Police has developed specialized expertise in investigating and preventing economic crimes, such as fraud, cybercrime, and money laundering. They lead the national response to fraud through initiatives like Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime.
In addition to financial crime, the City of London Police carries out standard policing duties, including crime prevention, public order management, traffic control, and emergency response. The force also collaborates with other police services and agencies to ensure security and safety, particularly during major events and incidents that could impact the financial sector or the general public.
The force is relatively small compared to other UK police services, but it plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and integrity of one of the world’s leading financial centers.
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