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Freedom of Information Request Reference No:

I note you seek access to the following information:

What are the requirements to become a CTSFO?

DECISION

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find attached information pursuant to your request.

What are the requirements to become a CTSFO?

To become a CTSFO the applicant must already be an Authorised Firearms


Officer (AFO) and be trained to the College of Policing ARV Role Profile.
Eligibility for selection beyond being an ARV officer may have regional
variations but within the MPS a candidate will have been recommended by
their supervisors, undertake an two day assessment of existing
tactical/policing skills and meet shooting and physical testing standards. If the
candidate is successful at this stage they will placed on the CTSFO courses
where they will hone existing and learn new tactics to begin their transition to
their new operational role.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the
Metropolitan Police Service.

Information Rights Unit

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