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CTSFO

Sub-Division of SCO-19 — Working in Partnership with Trident

Introduction

The Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CT-SFO) qualification is the highest Authorised Firearms Officer standard within the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum. CTSFOs are responsible for the planning and deployment of intelligence-led firearms operations in support of the Metropolitan Police Service.

Becoming a CTSFO requires a commitment to regular training, operational deployments, and meaningful engagement with community safety.

Expectations

Being a member of the Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) comes with many perks, and even more responsibility.

CTSFOs are the most elite members within SCO-19, and the MPS overall. You will receive the highest standard of training, be trusted with the highest calibre of weaponry and expected to maintain the utmost level of professionalism.

CTSFOs act as role-models for every member of the MPS, and as such candidates will only be accepted in the case that they display an appropriate skill set, including but not limited to maturity, dedication and leadership.

CTSFOs run on a 1 strike system, any scenario involving punishment will result in immediate removal from the division without exception.

Application stage

Members of SCO-19 that are the rank of AFO and above will be eligible to apply.

Once applications open, you are expected to write a high quality application, explaining in detail why you believe you should be considered for the role, what you can bring to the team and why you wish to join in the first place.

Applications are reviewed by Counter Terrorism Command, SCO Command.

Introduction stage

Candidates that are successful in their applications will move on to the introduction stage, in which they will undergo intense training as a group, failure to complete this training to the highest standard will result in the candidate being removed from the intake process. Information regarding the training is highly classified, and as such candidates will only understand their task minutes prior to undergoing the training.

Ranking structure

The ranking system of a CT-SFO consists of 5 ranks,

CT-SFO Constable
CT-SFO Sergeant
CT-SFO Inspector
CT-SFO Operational Senior Manager
CT-SFO Command

The ranking structure correlates directly with the SCO-19 ranking system, if you are AFO within SCO-19, it will take you longer than for example, an OFC, to rank up to a CT-SFO Inspector due to their seniority and experience. This is not to say that officers seen to be out-performing their peers will not find themselves rewarded for doing so, it merely acts as a bridge to ensure that all members are treated fairly when considering their time within SCO-19.

Roster structure

Initially, Counter Terrorism will have 12 open spots, with room for expansion in the scenario where more officers are deemed to be required for operations in the future.

There are 2 teams within the Counter Terrorism Command

Alpha Team
Bravo Team

5 officers with the rank of either Constable, Sergeant or Inspector, with one OSM position available per team.

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Uniform and Vehicles Found Here

Interrogation Guidelines Found Here

Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Procedures

CTSFO’s role within the MPS is to both liaise with Trident Command in the utilisation of intelligence surrounding organised crime in the city, through tactics such as interrogation, and also to aid SCO-19 in the breaching of buildings, gang hideouts or otherwise.

As a CT-SFO, you and your identity are protected by law. If asked, you do not have to Provide your name or your identification, however you can choose to provide your Government ID in the scenario where a civilian becomes irate or you believe they wish to File a complaint against you, in this scenario it is best to give them your perm id, once you Feel as though the roleplay has been exhausted.

Listed here are some of the acts which you can cite, that protect your identity by law:

Pace Code C Section 2.6-A - Allows you to keep your identity hidden if you believe the person wishes to use said information with harmful intent.

Note for Guidance: 2A The purpose of paragraph 2.6A(b) is to protect those involved in serious organised crime investigations or arrests of particularly violent suspects when there is reliable information that those arrested or their associates may threaten or cause harm to those involved. In cases of doubt, an officer of inspector rank or above shouldbe consulted.

Pace Code H Section 1.14 - Allows you to refuse the distribution of evidence if you have reasonable suspicion that the suspect will become violent or is violent.

Terrorism & Counter Terrorism (TACT) - Allows you to refuse the distribution of sensitive information or evidence if the person is arrested under this act.

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