Suspects put in ARVs

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.024522

I note you seek access to the following information:
Are firearms officers within the Met allowed to place rear cuffed and searched suspects in their ARV’s whilst being watched until they have a transport van pick up the suspect or just in general?

So is there some sort of policy stating you shouldn’t put a firearms suspect in the back of an ARV? I know firearms keep some of their firearms in the vehicle however it’s locked away in a safe. But what can a rear cuffed, searched and watched suspect do.

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Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

There is no policy stating that armed response vehicle (ARV) officers cannot put a handcuffed individual into an ARV. There are circumstances where this would not be advisable but generally officers use the College of Policing - National Decision Model to form their decisions as to whether it is appropriate or not.