Welcome Officer!
Welcome Officer!
Changes to TFU Handbook - SEPTEMBER 2025 - RTFO and Policy Updates
This is a "Getting started" page, which helps you grasp all of the overwhelming amounts of information in regards to TFU
Note: This page does not contain all of the policies or handbook pages. It's merely supposed to serve as an overview of the Handbook and the most important sections of it.
The newbies of TFU, who are the most likely ones to get overwhelmed by all of the new information, here are some basic things you have to know:
Only deploy with an Officer who is a fully certified TFO, unless there's an Officer panic or Mass Casualty Incident (One or two life alerts from civilians do not count).
Do not loiter around or inside PD, waiting for a gear slot.
You can only stay in gear at PD if you've been given permission by a supervisor to do so.
Regardless of your PD rank, you're subordinate to any TFU Officer certified higher than you, during active incidents whilst in gear.
Familiarise yourself with the "Equipment" part of the Handbook. REMEMBER: Your job is to learn, not to lead necessarily,
Familiarise yourself with the "Situation & Tactics" part of the Handbook. This is important so you can better coordinate with other TFOs.
The core principles of TFU are to be always followed.
Follow all orders given to you by fully certified TFU Officers or Officers who are higher in rank.
Important policies: Handbook - Certifications - Recruit | Recruit Policy | TFU Policy | Internal Disciplinary Policy
For seasoned officers who have shown they have what it takes to be a fully fledged Tactical Firearms Officer, and for those applying for that Certification.
Familiarise yourself with the "Situations & Tactics" part of the Handbook.
The core principles of TFU are to be always followed.
Always keep in mind that when no incidents are occurring, only a total of 3 may be in gear, 2 may be in heavy at most or 3 in light gear,
Teach recruits how to work with you. View them as an asset, instead of a liability,
When no one is leading an incident: Be the leader, do not wait to be led by someone else.
Lead by example,
Show your skills by displaying your professionalism first.
Do not use sniper rifles for close-quarter combat - unless switching to a secondary is not possible.
Follow orders given to you by higher-ranking Officers or Incident Commanders.
Important policies: TFU Policy | Internal Disciplinary Policy
For some of the most experienced and knowledgeable officers within the division. This serves just as a reminder on where all of the information can be found
Suspending Recruits: Pinned Message in the PLPD Discord, #tfu-trainers channel.
You are responsible for helping new recruits navigate their new certification
Important policies: TFU Policy | Trainer Policy