NSWPF Highway Patrol Handbook
  • Getting Started
    • Handbook Introduction
    • Guidlines
    • Vehicle Regulations
    • Gear
    • Infractions
    • Pursuits
    • Uniforms
    • Chain Of Command
    • Certifications
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  1. Getting Started

Chain Of Command

Here is the Highway Patrol chain of command. When you have a question or concern, please take it to a Sergeant first. Do not go straight to the command team unless it is urgent.

Command Team

HWP Commander - The first in command of the Highway Patrol, also considered a Division Leader, Commissioned Officer and Senior High Rank HWP Deputy Commander - The second in command, is the right-hand man of the Commander. Their duties consist of assisting the commander, promoting activity, bringing ideas and maintaining a positive environment

Supervisors

HWP Senior Sergeant - Is a senior supervisor and can issue verbal commands to lower ranks. A senior sergeant has high authority and is reserved for long serving and trusted officers. Senior Sergeants occasionally assist the command team with tasks.

HWP Sergeant - Is a junior supervisor and a leader for the lower ranks, and uses the Undercover Livery and the grappler. (not together)

Constable Ranks

HWP Senior Constable - The highest of the constable rank, is considered a recognized member of the division and might be eligible for promotion to sergeant ranks, able to mentor and offer advice to junior constables

HWP Constable - The lowest rank and a full member of the HWP, now able to use the HWP liveries and fulfil HWP-related duties

HWP Trainee - Not considered a constable of the HWP and cannot use HWP-related liveries and do HWP-related duties until they are trained and given the rank of Constable. This can be overruled by a SGT+

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