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Training & Certification

Training & Certification

The NHP training pathway: orientation, controls, patrol driving, traffic stops, radio, pursuits, arrests, use of force, and the final evaluation.

Every NHP trooper trains before they work alone. Training is practical, run in the live ERLC server, and evaluated against clear standards. An NSRP certification is not recognized outside NSRP.

Recruit orientation

  • ·The NHP mission, the chain of command, and the professional standard.
  • ·Where to find the guides, the radio reference, and how to start a shift.
  • ·What is expected of a trooper on and off duty.
  • ·How to ask for help and who to report issues to.

Basic ERLC controls

  • ·Driving controls, lights and siren toggles, and the arrest and cuff mechanics the server provides.
  • ·How to spawn the approved NHP preset.
  • ·How to use the radio and the Discord voice channel.
  • ·The department's expectations for realistic driving and professional conduct.

Patrol vehicle operation

  • ·Starting a shift and selecting a patrol area.
  • ·Routine patrol pace and observation.
  • ·Lights and siren use for responses and stops.
  • ·Safe scene positioning and the buffer car.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·Drives at a realistic patrol speed and stays in the lane.
  • ·Uses lights and siren only when warranted.
  • ·Positions the patrol car to protect the scene with an exit.

Traffic stop scenarios

  • ·Choosing a safe stop location.
  • ·Approach, greeting with rank and name, stating the reason, and requesting documents.
  • ·Deciding warning versus citation.
  • ·Clearing the stop on the radio.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·Stops for a real, observed violation.
  • ·Radios the plate and location before approaching.
  • ·Introduces with rank, name, and department.
  • ·Clears the stop cleanly on the radio.

Radio communication

  • ·Concise transmissions with the correct unit identifier.
  • ·Reporting a stop, a pursuit, and an arrest.
  • ·Answering status checks.
  • ·Plain English when a code is unknown.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·Transmissions are short, clear, and start with the unit number.
  • ·Status checks answered immediately.
  • ·No chatter or out-of-character talk on the radio.

Pursuit decision-making

  • ·When to pursue and when not to.
  • ·Broadcasting direction, vehicle, and behavior.
  • ·Spacing, lead and secondary roles.
  • ·Risk assessment and termination.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·Only pursues a serious offense.
  • ·Gives clear updates at each junction.
  • ·Terminates when risk to the public grows.

Arrest and suspect handling

  • ·Establishing a clear arrest reason.
  • ·Giving instructions one at a time.
  • ·Cuffing, searching, and transporting using server mechanics.
  • ·Booking and concluding the arrest.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·States a lawful charge before the arrest.
  • ·Uses only provided mechanics, no exploitation.
  • ·Files a complete arrest report.

Use-of-force judgment

  • ·De-escalation before force.
  • ·Proportional force to the threat.
  • ·When the taser and firearm are justified.
  • ·Reporting use of force.
Evaluation criteria
  • ·Talks before forcing.
  • ·Uses force only against an active threat.
  • ·Stops when the threat stops and files a report.

Final practical evaluation

  1. 1The recruit runs a full shift under evaluator observation.
  2. 2Scenarios include a traffic stop, a collision response, a pursuit decision, and an arrest.
  3. 3The evaluator scores each against the standards above.
  4. 4Pass = meets every standard with no serious failures.
  5. 5Fail = one or more serious failures. Remedial training required.

Instructor guidance

  • ·Instructors are Senior Troopers or above, assigned by command.
  • ·Run exercises in the live server, not just voice.
  • ·Demonstrate the correct behavior first, then let the recruit practice.
  • ·Give feedback immediately and in character where possible.

Pass and fail requirements

Evaluation outcomes
OutcomeMeaningNext step
PassMet every standardCleared for solo patrol at that rank's scope
Conditional passMet standards with minor notesCleared, with the noted corrections
FailOne or more serious failuresRemedial training and retest before solo duty

A certification is an NSRP standard only. It is not recognized by any other server or real-world agency.

Remedial training

  • ·A trooper who fails an evaluation does remedial training on the failed areas, then retests.
  • ·A trooper with a conduct issue may be assigned remedial training by a supervisor.
  • ·Repeated failures are escalated to command for a fitness review.