(OFC) Dan Thomas
MET Trainer
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- Sep 29, 2021
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Suggestion Title: A change to how PPO acts and looks within padp
Division: MET - AFO
Currently within Padp we have a uniformed officer has a VIP PPO, i believe this should be changed to make it more realistic.
how i prepose command change how a PPO looks and operates is;
Looks;
I believe a PPO officer should be dressed in a formal black suit with a hand gun, there are multiple reasons i and other officers believe this, first reason would be realism, if you watch any type of VIP escort you will always see one person dressed in a all black suit next to the VIP at all times, unlike policemp where we use a fully uniformed officer at the side.
i also believe a suit instead of wearing full uniform would suggest a more professional and non intimidating image to others which can be needed when being that protection for a high profile person. The formal outfit also helps PPOs blend into crowd easier, minimising the attention and any potential disruptions. When wearing a suit this may assist with any crowd interactions and to help create a less confrontational atmosphere, for example if a suspect decides to get loud and argumentative a person in plain clothes uniform without a firearm visible can calm the scene easier than a officer whos in full kit and carrying a rifle and sidearm both visible.
operates;
Currently when a suspect engages the VIP, the group of Padp officers including PPO moves as a unit meaning they have a split focus, moving the VIP to safety and engaging the suspects. I suggest we change how it operates,
so if the VIP comes under fire, the 3 additional Padp officers are to return fire to the suspects while the PPO extracts the VIP to safetly, however is all if safe to do so if the suspects have a complete overview of the convoy the VIP will stay still in cover until its safe to move.
If this doesnt make sense ping me in the Padp thread or dm me and ill happily explain what i mean
Another thing that could be added is that the PPO has a rifle or SMG within the vehicle incase it is needed but the sidearm is the many source of protection.
Im happy for any questions
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Division: MET - AFO
Currently within Padp we have a uniformed officer has a VIP PPO, i believe this should be changed to make it more realistic.
how i prepose command change how a PPO looks and operates is;
Looks;
I believe a PPO officer should be dressed in a formal black suit with a hand gun, there are multiple reasons i and other officers believe this, first reason would be realism, if you watch any type of VIP escort you will always see one person dressed in a all black suit next to the VIP at all times, unlike policemp where we use a fully uniformed officer at the side.
i also believe a suit instead of wearing full uniform would suggest a more professional and non intimidating image to others which can be needed when being that protection for a high profile person. The formal outfit also helps PPOs blend into crowd easier, minimising the attention and any potential disruptions. When wearing a suit this may assist with any crowd interactions and to help create a less confrontational atmosphere, for example if a suspect decides to get loud and argumentative a person in plain clothes uniform without a firearm visible can calm the scene easier than a officer whos in full kit and carrying a rifle and sidearm both visible.
operates;
Currently when a suspect engages the VIP, the group of Padp officers including PPO moves as a unit meaning they have a split focus, moving the VIP to safety and engaging the suspects. I suggest we change how it operates,
so if the VIP comes under fire, the 3 additional Padp officers are to return fire to the suspects while the PPO extracts the VIP to safetly, however is all if safe to do so if the suspects have a complete overview of the convoy the VIP will stay still in cover until its safe to move.
If this doesnt make sense ping me in the Padp thread or dm me and ill happily explain what i mean
Another thing that could be added is that the PPO has a rifle or SMG within the vehicle incase it is needed but the sidearm is the many source of protection.
Im happy for any questions
File(s) attached