Heavy Gear is the highest level of response possible by the Paralake Police Department.

Tactical Firearms Officers in heavy gear have more armour than normal patrol officers and also have the following benefits:

• Access to three C2 Breaching charges.

• Access to two M84 Stun grenades (three if TFIC).

• Access to the whole weapon arsenal, including high-calibre sniper rifles as the L115A3

• Access to both the Range Rover 2012 and the Brute

Heavy Tactical Firearms Officers, unlike their light gear counterparts, are almost solely a reactionary or pre-planned deployment force. Heavy Tactical Firearms Gear is only expected to be deployed to incidents where they are likely to be needed, and should never be used to patrol unless authorised by a Tactical Firearms Command member OR a supervisor ranked Major or higher.

Examples in which heavy TFU deployment is appropriate:

• Hostage Situations

• Active shootouts where armed suspects are confirmed

• Active burglar alarms, such as house alarms or a 2-11A notification (bank robbery)

In heavy gear, it is your discretion whether deploying in heavy gear is sensible and should be used only if necessary. 

For more information in regards to TFU gear policy, click below for more information.