1.0 Rank Structure!

1.1

The police Rank structure ensures that officers have a structure to follow in the Chain of Command, when/if an issue arises. Ranks in the Police department are gained through experience, time, dedication and knowledge, in accordance to the SOP’s.

1.2

The rank structure is as follows:

San Andreas Commissioners Office
Chief Commissioner	Commissioner
Gang Unit	K9

State Police Office
Chief of SASP	Assistant Chief of SASP
Lead Trooper	Lead Ranger
Trooper	Ranger

Los Santos Police Department
Chief of Police	Assistant Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of LSPD	Captain of LSPD
Lieutenant of LSPD	Sergeant of LSPD
Corporal of LSPD	Senior Officer of LSPD
Officer of LSPD	Cadet of LSPD

Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff of BCSO	UnderSheriff of BCSO
Captain of BCSO	Lieutenant of BCSO
Sergeant of BCSO	Corporal of BCSO
Senior Deputy of BCSO	Deputy of BCSO
Cadet of BSCO

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2.0 Discipline and General Conduct

2.1

All officers must obey the Statement of Values and Code of Conduct and Ethics.

2.2

Police officers must remain respectful, ethical and professional when conducting their duties. What off-duty officers must remain kind and law-abiding, has been off duty, the police officer continues to reflect their stance in the Police Force as a whole.

2.3

The chain of command must be followed. All officers must execute appropriate commands from higher rank, with the only exception of commands to be unethical and improper. These circumstances must be reported to higher rank immediately.

2.4

All employees must know when to comply with all police protocols, procedures and guidelines in relation to their job.

2.5

All police officers must be following the uniform guidelines

2.6

All social media accounts are to only be operated by a member of police Administration members only. No lower-ranked should be dealing with matters such as this. This references high command

2.7

All police officers on duty or encouraged to have a partner, with the exception of commissioned police officers into FIB, where it is reasonable for them to patrol alone as a result of their duties.

2.8

Officers ranked Lieutenant+ are permitted to have a civilian Ride Along. To be eligible for a ride along, The individual MUST abide by the following protocols while in our presence as a ridealong. Unless certain exemptions are issued by the Commisioners office.

2.9

All ride alongs are under the protection of the Police Officer that they are riding along, This means if anything happens to, or with the ride-along the PD is responsible. The following are requirements while being a ride along

The Ride-Along should NOT have ANY Felonies on their record
The Ride-Along must wear a vest that is identifiable by other officers.
The Ride-Along must be Un-Armed.
The Ride-Along must not exit the vehicle in ANY circumstance, other then for the safety of their own.
The Ride-Along MUST follow ALL directions/orders/commands issued by the officer they are riding along with.

2.10

Law Enforcement personnel are not permitted to rank any higher than Sergeant if they have another soul/character that is affiliated with any recognized gang. No exceptions shall be made.

3.0 Radio, Priorities and Callouts

3.1

Each officer will be issued a 3-digit badge number. This number will be used as a unique identifier and must be disclosed when prompted by any individual(s), civilian or otherwise.

3.2

Officers on-duty must tune into the police frequency and will be expected to utilize the radio appropriately. Officers are expected to transmit information and messages with accuracy and must be clear and concise. While using radio communications, all officers are expected to be respectful and professional.

3.3

Officers must use their callsign when responding to calls over the radio. The radio is only to be used for designated PD duties as described.

3.4

On-duty officers must keep their badge numbers updated and visible on discord.

3.5

Radio transmissions may not be longer than a period of 8 seconds. Radio transmissions must have a period of 3 seconds between them before the next message is transmitted.

3.6

Officers must use the following format when relaying messages:

Your Callsign705Their Callsign755 / DC /ODOMatter/Situation10-80 / 10-11 / 10-97 Store RobberyLocationSouthbound; Los Santos FreewayIf Assistance is RequiredAdditional / none required; Code 1,2,3

4.0 - Rank Promotions & Unlocks

4.1

The Minimum requirements for all rank promotions are listed below. Ranks are again based on the performance and integrity of the officer and will be properly evaluated.

LSPD:

Next Rank	Requirements	Tests	Minimum Hours
Cadet	Orientation & Basic Training - Cadet Checklist/Test		40 Hours (Needed on Server)
Officer	Be active & put in the work		80 Hours (Needed on Server)
Senior Officer	Be part of 3 trainings as observer		120 Hours (Needed on Server)
Corporal	Do 6 trainings as main trainer with a FTO		160 (Needed on Server)
Sergeant	Do 9 trainings and 5 interviews	Sergeant Test	200 (Needed on Server)
Lieutenant	Do 10 interviewsLieutenant Test		240 (Needed on Server)

BCSO:

Next Rank	Requirements	Minimum Hours
Cadet	Orientation & Basic Training - Cadet Checklist/Test	40 Hours (Needed on Server)
Officer	Officers Test	80 Hours (Needed on Server)
Senior Officer		120 (Needed on Server)
Corporal		160 (Needed on Server)
Sergeant	Sergeant Exam	200 (Needed on Server)
Lieutenant	Leadership Test	240 (Needed on Server)

4.2

Below is a table for the equipment and vehicle accessible by the different ranks.

Rank	Equipment Unlock	Vehicle Unlock
Officer	AR and shotgun	Non-Heat Charger
Senior Officer
Corporal		Access to HEAT test
Sergeant		Ghost Livery Vehicles
Lieutenant		Unmarked Vehicles

4.3

Police equipment not being held on-person while on-duty is to never be placed and held in non-PD storage. This means locations like civilian/patrol trunks, gloveboxes, apartments, houses, etc.

4.4

All Law Enforcement Personnel are to always have a flashlight and handcuffs at all times while on-duty.

4.5

Police equipment is to never be held on-person for any duration of time while off-duty. Going off duty should always start with placing PD equipment within their personal lockers, NOT an LEO patrol vehicle.

5.0 Vehicle Guidelines

5.1

All Police Officers are required to drive vehicles responsibly and should operate a vehicle safely and lawfully. A Police Officer must never demonstrate any disregard to their vehicle, road rules, or the public. Police vehicles must be stored away at a police station and never be left by the side of the road.

5.2

Police Officers ranked Corporal and may apply for AIR 1 certification. Officers who hold AIR 1 certification may be permitted to fly as AIR 1. Strict protocols apply.

5.3

Police Officers may impound a vehicle if theses circumstances exist: the vehicle is related to an offense , there is a major defect, the vehicle in unroadworthy, the vehicle is obstructing traffic or causing a nuisance to the public the vehicle is parked unlawfully or the vehicle is used in the commission of a indictable offense.

5.4

Police officers are not allowed to drive any unmarked vehicles except for divisions that are exempted from this rule ( or if approved by a Captain+)

5.5

Police officers must not impound or tow any vehicles during an active hostile situation.

5.6

Police officers must not endanger themselves to stop a vehicle from leaving. Police officers may get the driver to remove his keys from the ignition and pass it on to the Officer to prevent the driver from driving away.

5.7

Activating as a Motorbike Unit means that you must wear a police helmet and any other protective gear. You must have a Motor Certification to patrol as a Motor Unit. Sergeant+ may apply for the Motor Certification. All Motorbike Units must travel in pairs of 2 when patrolling around the city and must remain together at all times.

For the Purpose of pursuits, a pair of bike units is considered 1 vehicle

6.0 Pursuits

6.1

Police officers are allowed to only use Police emergency vehicles that are fitted with emergency devices to engage in Pursuits or to join Pursuits. The vehicles are only exempted from certain Road Rules according to priority.

6.2

Police officers must advise the Radio Channel at the time of any relevant Pursuit conditions such as Direction, speed, landmarks and whether it is safe for them to continue Pursuit. In certain conditions, pursuing officers must disengage the pursuit if it is deemed unsafe or unreasonable in certain conditions, such as heavy storms, high traffic density and populated city areas.

6.3

Police officers must slow down whilst traveling through intersections during a pursuit and must remain Vigilant of other Road users.

6.4

Any Supervisor may terminate the police pursuit immediately if they deem the pursuit is a public Hazard and when considering the conditions or the nature of the offense committed by the offender.

6.5

Police officers in Pursuit, escalating measures in order to intercept a vehicle or to stop a vehicle in a Pursuit if deemed necessary. The escalating measures are strictly outlawed below:

Indicating the vehicle to stop
Engage in police pursue
Pressure driving techniques
Deploying spike strips
P.I.T maneuver

6.6

Police officers may only perform P.I.T Maneuvers or engage In direct contact with any vehicles. An approval for P.I.T Maneuvers may only be given if the vehicle Pursuit has been in progress for a minimum of 2.5 minutes, unless the suspect has threatened to use a weapon or the suspect is driving dangerously potentially causing death.

6.7

Police officers are allowed to execute P.I.T Maneuvers or engage in pursuit of oncoming Lanes of traffic without a supervisor's approval, IF The occupants of the vehicle or suspected to have committed a serious indictable offense or the severity of the situation is likely to increase. Police officers will be allowed to execute their duties under the PPRA. However, in all other circumstances, all primary units ( no matter what your rank is) must request permission for PIT from the highest or second highest unit or duty.

6.8

If a police pursuit is traveling at speeds greater than 200 mph in cities (HEAT is 250mph), police officers must safely travel through intersections and if it is under very poor road conditions, police officers must call off the pursuit.

6.9

Police officers must not risk their lives if the pursuit is deemed unnecessary or deemed too dangerous. Police pursuit must be called off, detailing as much information about the vehicle as the occupant.

6.10

Any high ranking Officer may impose restrictions with regards to police Pursuits at their discretion and may call off Pursuits or have a maximum number of police officers engage in a single Pursuit.

6.11

The maximum pursuing vehicles in one single Pursuit is 5 police vehicles (excluding Air 1). Only High Command is permitted to authorize a large number of vehicles to join a Pursuit. Generally, HPC units are authorized priority as Primary in these Pursuits.

7.0 Use of Force and Suspicion

7.1

Reasonable Force means the degree of force which can be used. When performing their duties. Police officers must use reasonable Force which is proportional to the suspect, police officers must exercise discretion under the PPRA to prevent a suspect escaping from them. If a police officer is detaining a suspect, no Force should be applied unless absolutely necessary whilst preserving the safety of your officers. Officer safety comes first . Below is a simple Guide:

7.2

Level 1:

Suspects may be verbally assaulting you or others.
Suspect starts to show aggression and his tone of speaking.
Suspect may be taunting you or using foul language

Action: Use verbal warnings to attempt to come to suspect.

Level 2:

Suspect has committed a crime
Suspect is disobeying direct orders from an LEO
Suspect is increasingly getting worse with his aggression in his tone against you or others
Suspect is showing disrespect against you or another person

Action: At this point in time, you are not authorized to use any secondary equipment. Call for one extra unit to assist you over the radio and move to a Hands-On approach of trying to escort the person from the situation or away from potential victims using voice commands.

Level 3:

Suspect has committed a crime
Suspect may be using physical contact against you or another person
Suspect may be threatening yours or another person's life
Suspect is actively involved in any physical fight.

Action: At this time, you were only allowed to use a Taser or a nightstick to stun the suspect. You are to call for extra units over the radio.

Level 4:

Suspect has done or is committing a felony crime
Suspect is brandishing a firearm in a low populated area
Suspect has placed your life or another person's life in danger

Action: At this point in time, the suspect is a threat to another human life. Call for as many units as you can over the radio. You may withdraw your firearm and take aim on the suspect, but you must not fire until the force reaches level five. You are also never to taze a suspect who is aiming a weapon at you. If by your 5th warning they have not put away or dropped their weapons, you are expected to use your own judgment on how to handle the situation.

Level 5:

Suspect is in the act of seriously assaulting you or another person
Suspect has a hostage and is refusing to cooperate
Suspect has a firearm and is aiming at you or another person
Suspect may be firing the firearm at you or another person
Suspect is assaulting another person with a vehicle

Action: At this point, you are allowed to open fire at the suspect and shoot to kill. You are to do your best to avoid these situations but if they occur, you are authorized to use deadly force.

7.3

Police officers may only use their vehicles as a weapon to preserve the lives of you, your fellow officers or the general public to prevent death, or serious harm. By the authority of the ODO or the DC, police officers may attempt to engage the suspect by ramming their vehicle to neutralize the suspect.

Examples include:

The suspect is firing projectiles directly at the police officers
The suspect is firing projectiles with the intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm
Suspects are using a vehicle as a weapon against the public and/or police officers

7.4

Police officers must comply with the PPRA when exercising discretion in discharging with their lethal weapons and less than lethal weapons. Unauthorized use of force will result in a formal review and legal action will ensue.

7.5

Police officers are allowed to disable vehicles used as a weapon with lethal weapons to prevent serious harm or death to you, your fellow officers for the General Public. No this is only to be allowed under strict circumstances and with the go-ahead from the DC or ODO. DO NOT abuse this force.

7.6

The age-old question... Difference between Reasonable Suspicion and probable cause. Reasonable Suspicion is a guess but less than probable cause. Probable cause is a logical belief backed by facts and situations, that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed.

Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause

Reasonable Suspicion - Is a Police officer using their experience and training to suspect that a crime may have happened, is about to happen, or is currently happening. Reasonable Suspicion is NOT enough to arrest or search, however, is enough to physically detain an individual and question them. You may also frisk under reasonable suspicion (weapons only)

Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard of proof in United States law that is less than probable cause.
Considered to be suspicion or hunch that a crime has been committed.
If the police have reasonable suspicion that a person detained is armed and dangerous, they may “frisk” that person for weapons, Officers CAN NOT frisk for drugs or contraband.
It is possible to develop probable cause during a weapon frisk in which then you can conduct a full search, This includes
Finding a weapon on a convicted violent Felon.
Finding a weapon on an individual without a weapons license.
Finding an unregistered firearm on an individual

Example of Reasonable Suspicion

You get a suspicious activity call at grove street. Upon traveling there, you see an individual turning a corner, he sees you and swiftly turns around and begins to run. You have the right to detain the suspect and perform a stop. DO NOT SEARCH IMMEDIATELY . If they do not have a good enough reason, or their roleplay is subpar, You may search.

Probable Cause - Is the logical belief, supported by facts and circumstances, that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed. Probable cause IS enough to search frisk and arrest upon. If the incident reaches the court and is brought before a judge, the judge must make the call if the arrest was correct based upon probable cause, NOT reasonable suspicion.

The difference between the two terms is that probable cause means that there is concrete evidence of a crime, Whereas reasonable suspicion is open to broader interpretation. Reasonable suspicion indicates that it appears that a crime has been committed; the phrase is often used to justify an investigation into suspicious behavior where a crime may have been committed. Probable cause to search, frisk, or even arrest is generally accepted when an officer is a witness to the crime itself. A police officer can gain probable cause through the questioning of suspects that were stopped on reasonable suspicions of a crime being committed.

In the United States criminal law, Probable cause is the standard by which police officers have reason to make an arrest or write a warrant for a crime that has been committed.

With probable cause, you have witnessed a crime, or have concrete evidence supporting said crime, Such as but not limited to:
Witnessing a drug hand-off
Witnessing someone firing a gun in public
A positive GSR test
A person who disobeyed a lawful order
Witnessing a person driving recklessly
Witnessing a person robbing a bank, store, or home
This gives officers reasonable ground to search a person and make an arrest.
You can search a suspect’s vehicle if their vehicle was involved in the crime.

Example of Probable Cause:

You get a Suspicious call at the pier. You see an individual facing another individual and one handing off a bag to another, that individual happens to match the description given by dispatch.You have probable cause to detain and search

8.0 Apprehension & Detaining

8.1

The general guidelines for the apprehension of any person are listed below. This section provides a general understanding of all requirements needed to apprehend a person correctly. All police officers must refer to the relevant legislation to ensure that their conduct is lawful.

8.2

Police Officers may detain any members o0f the public in relation to an offense committed at the scene. Police Officers must reasonably suspect that the individual has committed the offense or may be able to assist in the investigations of the offense. Police officers may require the person to disclose their identity and provide and provide proof of identity.

8.3

Police officer may search an individual without a warrant if the individual is reasonably suspected to have committed and offense such as:

Concealing and/or carrying a weapon.
Possession of a dangerous drug.
Possession of suspect stolen property.
Possession of tools suspected of being used in the commission of an indictable offense.
Evidence that someone has committed an offense.
An item that may be used to hurt a person.

Police officers may seize and detain ANY items found as a result of the lawful search and may be passed off to a higher ranking member. A police Officer may also stop and search a person if they are reasonably suspected to be a participant in a criminal organization.

Suspects may be searched when they are injured or deceased as a purpose of solely clearing a firearm, and nothing else. They can however be fully searched at mount zonah, AFTER Miranda Rights are read.

8.4

Police officers may stop any vehicle that they believe contains occupants related to an offense and the occupants need to be arrested or detained. Police officers may detain everyone in the vehicle and they may search the vehicle without a warrant if they believe it contains evidence of the offense. Police officers may seize and detain any items found during the lawful search.

8.5

Police officers may enter a property without a warrant if they reasonably believe that there is an offense being committed or if there is likely to be an offense committed at the premises. Police Officers MUST establish probable cause.

8.6

When Police Officers arrest or detain a person without a warrant, the police officer must reasonably suspect that the person has committed, is or about to commit a crime, The arrest is reasonably necessary for 1 or more of the following reasons.

To prevent the continuation of repetition of an offense or the commission of another offense.
To make inquiries to establish the person's identity.
To ensure the person's appearance before a court.
To obtain or preserve evidence relating to an offense.
To Prevent the fabrication of evidence.
TO preserve the safety or welfare of any person
To prevent a person from fleeing from a police officer or location of the offense.
Because of the nature and seriousness of the offense. It is lawful for a police officer without a warrant, to arrest a person the police officer reasonably suspects a crime has been committed or is committing a crime, For questioning the person about the offense or investigating the offense.
Police officers must follow these steps in arresting or detaining a person.
Stop the person to establish their identity.
Question the person relating to the offense ( Inform person that they are being detained or arrested for the reason if needed.)
Obtain evidence (phone recording, Dash Cam, CCTV etc.)
If needed the suspect will be brought back to Police HQ.

8.7

Police Officers are required to impound or tow any vehicle that is used in an offense, or used in the commission of a crime. If a tow truck is available, Officers must wait for the tow truck to impound the vehicle.

8.8

The arresting officer must ensure that the offender's criminal history is updated correctly. The maximum imprisonment period that can be imposed on offenders is 360 months

9.0 Medical Guidelines

9.1

Police Officers must attend to injuries suffered by fellow sworn members in the police force, the general public and the offender in this order.

9.2

Emergency vehicles are exempted from certain road rules when responding to critical emergencies and when an officer has been shot.

9.3

Police Emergency may escort an EMS ambulance to the nearest hospital in critical emergencies where immediate surgery is required to save lives.

9.4

Emergency Ambulance should not be stopped when the vehicle is responding to an emergency on lights and sirens unless extreme circumstances exist that require intervention from police.

9.5

Emergency Medical Services must be kept away from any hostile areas until they have been cleared by the highest - ranking officer on the scene.

9.6

Police officers may issue an infringement notice to any EMS personnel in relation to a traffic-related offense. Any serious or criminal misconduct must be reported to the Station Officer available at the time or any administration member of the EMS.

9.7

Police Officers must search incapacitated suspects and must be restrained prior to being treated by an EMS Personnel.

9.8

Do not transfer dead bodies Into Police stations, Vehicles, Cells, etc. Make sure they are picked up on the scene, Then you can proceed with bringing them into your department or your destination

10.0 Departmental Guidelines

SWAT

10.1

S.W.A.T (Special Weapons and Tactics) is an elite task force designed and designated to safely protect the city and any of its civilians.

10.2

The eligible rank to apply for SWAT is Corporal and requires the Department & SWAT Certification before activating as a SWAT Operator.

10.3

Go to the SWAT SOP's through this link!

Advanced Training Departments

10.4

The eligible rank to apply for an ATD is Senior officer and requires the department and recruitment certification.

10.5

ATD is responsible for the induction of a new police sworn member and is in charge of education and training on behalf of the police force.

10.6

ATD is a subdivision within the police Force, ATD is a department that enables sworn members to join a different department or to remain General Duty.

11.0 Negotiations

11.1

Police officers must always attempt some form of negotiation to deescalate a situation. It is important for police officers to understand the importance of life and the necessity to preserve them. It is in the interest of the public to ensure that police officers compromise with the opposing parties.

11.2

As an officer you are responsible for ensuring the safety of the hostage(s), In turn this means at no point in time shall you EVER allow a hostage to leave the scene with the subjects. This is a dire way to have the hostage shot and gives the hostage takers unlimited leverage. If the hostage takers attempt to force a hostage in the car with them, Negotiations are off.

What is a Reasonable Demand:

Food | Water
No Spike Strips for 5 minutes
Free passage to a vehicle (ONE VEHICLE / BIKE)
Medical Supplies
Time ( Max 5 minutes per hostage )
No air One ( Unreasonable demand for PSB and humane labs)
They CAN demand added pit timer - 30 sec extra PER demand
They CAN demand the use of extra vehicles - 1 extra vehicle per demand
They CAN request No interceptors
They CAN request no tasing up to 15 sec when they exit their vehicle
They CAN demand no Air 1 (unreasonable for Paleto , PSB, and humane labs)
They CAN request food for the hostages - only if the hostages need them
They CAN request to go to their car and get something - once per demand
They CAN demand no spikes strips for first 5 minutes of pursuit
They CAN demand no boxing while on a chase
They CAN request no road blockades
They CAN request EMS to come to the scene to heal their members
They CAN demand free passage
They CAN request people to sing but if not comfortable then switch with an officer that is willing to do so and make sure you tell them that you are uncomfortable with it and if they demand that you do it and if they persist and make a ticket just have proof that you told them that you were uncomfortable. This goes with stripping down clothes as well.

What is an Unreasonable demand:

Weapons
Ammunition
Money
Any PD equipment/Vehicles
Exchanging someone who is in custody at Rockford PD or any other police Station for another person’s life.
They can NOT request no off-road vehicles if they are using one themselves
They can NOT request no tasing since that is our method of catching them without using lethal force
They can NOT request no pitting for the entirely of the chase
They can NOT request anything sexual to say or do - if they do please put in a ticket
They can NOT request the removal of Police using lethal force when they are using lethal force on us - so they cannot demand us to use tasers while they use class 1s or class 2s
They can NOT demand anything to be given to them from PD - they cannot ask anything from PD armory
They can NOT request themselves to leave the scene and get something from a store or apartment
They can NOT ask for items They can NOT ask for money

12.0 Promotions & Punishments

12.1

Police Officers must always refer to the Police Protocol regarding promotions or punishments. It is vital for all officers to direct their enquiries relevant to the department or commanders within your departments.

12.2

All police officers are bound by the promotion requirements stated in section 4 above.

12.3

Police officers shall never address issues regarding promotions or punishments. Police officers may only enquire about promotions or punishments with their commanders, or Police Administration.

12.4

Police officers may not issue punishments to an officer of an equal rank or superior. Any officer that receives a punishment may appeal any punishment with their lead.

13.0 Roles and Responsibilities

13.0

Rank	Responsibilities
Captains	An advisory role for UPD. Ability to shift suspend an officer for 12 hours. Can give warnings to lower ranks. Allowed to give warnings to any officer below senior officer. Expected to be level headed and de-escalate. Can hire, fire, supervise, and lead.
Lieutenants	Entree to major supervisory responsibilities. Maintains Interviews and ranks below them as well as reviewing Sergeant’s Incident Reports and field supervision.
Sergeants	Is a monitoring period for the higher ranks to observe your ability as an officer for future ranks and leadership capabilities. Expected to begin to show leadership abilities and take initiative. Ensuring SNR officers and officers are trained and comfortable on patrol. Taking Initiatives more ensures protocol is being followed thoroughly. Sergeants check the reports of the ranks belove them.
Officer - Corporal	To be the first role models for cadets coming into the force. Typically the first part of a call.
Cadets	To learn, Observe and ask questions

14.0 Activity Requirements

14.1

Police Ranked Senior Officer and below are required to be on-duty for at least 10 hours a week. Officers will be contacted 1 week before they are to be discharged due to inactivity.

14.2

Police Ranked Corporal to Sergeant are required to be on-duty for at least 15 hours a week.

14.3

Police ranked Lieutenant to chief are required to be on-duty for at least 45 hours fortnightly

14.4

Police officers returning from leave longer than 1 month will be required to undergo an evaluation from ATD. Police officers ranked below Assist. Chief will be liable for demotion of a maximum of 3 ranks. Police Officers ranked Captain or above will be placed at any rank at the discretion of high command. The reasons for the extended leave will be taken into consideration and will be used to modify the new returning rank.

14.5

Police Officers can request for a Leave Of Absence from the police force. Police Officers may apply for LOA under their department. It is important to note the reason for the absence and provide an indication to the division commander regarding the nature of the reason and they will be able to share it with High Command.

14.6

Any High-Command member under some circumstances can discharge you from a department whilst you are on an extended LOA with a pre-approval from High-Command.

14.7

If a Cadet or Officer is not on once within a 3-Day period without good reason they will be given warning prior to Removal.

14.8

Upon the first warning regarding inactivity, a second may be given or the officer may be removed without warning if no reply is given in due time.

14.9

An inactive officer may not request an LOA after being given an inactivity Notion.

15.0 Police High Command

15.1

Police High Command Officers are Captain for their department. All 01-04 are HC over all the departments. They are required to set the example for all other units and are expected to maintain a decent amount of activity.

15.2

Police HC Officers are the only ones allowed to make and approve posts on all associated police social media accounts.

15.3

Police HC are expected to conduct AT LEAST 3 application interviews a week unless demand is low.

15.4

Police Admins are expected to keep above average standards and are required to lead by example.

15.5

Police Admin are required to at least put some time into running the PD. This includes actively monitoring the police discord and cross-checking the police roster, doing applications, and making suggestions for changes in police documents as well as monitoring and policing unit activity

16.0 Case Laws

16.1

Tennessee V. Garner, 471 U.S 1 (1985)

Lethal Force may be employed against a suspect that is a FLEEING FELON that displays an active IMMEDIATE threat to the officers or the general public.

Terry V. Ohio 392 U.S 1 (1968)

An officer may stop and frisk a suspect if the officer has reasonable suspicion that said the suspect is armed without probable cause to arrest.

Pennsylvania V. Mimms 434 U.S 1 (1977)

An officer that orders a suspect that is lawfully detained to exit their vehicle is a reasonable seizure of persons when the consideration for the order is officer safety

Arizona (1966) In Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Any detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

Carroll v. U.S. , 267 U.S. 132 (1925)

Police may conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle stopped on traffic if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband or evidence

Illinois v. Wardlow

In Terry, above, we discuss various conditions that lead to reasonable suspicion. Wardlow tells us that unprovoked flight or evasive behavior, as well as being in a high-crime area, are in fact relevant issues in determining reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop and frisk.

Florida v. Bostick

Bostick claimed he was not "free to leave" because the bus was scheduled to depart soon, and if it were to depart without him he would be separated from his luggage. But Bostick "would not have felt free to leave the bus even if the police had not been present. Bostick's movements were 'confined' in a sense, but this was the natural result of his decision to take the bus; it says nothing about whether or not the police conduct at issue was coercive." Thus, it was not through any display of authority or show of force on the police's part that Bostick felt he was not free to leave the scene of the encounter with the police. In the absence of such a show of authority, there was no justification for the Florida court's per se rule that a seizure had occurred simply because the encounter had taken place on a bus. Because the Florida courts had not engaged in the correct legal analysis, the Supreme Court sent the case back so that they could do so in the first instance.

Minnesota v. Dickerson

Minnesota v. Dickerson, 508 U.S. 366, was a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court unanimously held that, when a police officer who is conducting a lawful patdown search for weapons feels something that plainly is contraband, the object may be seized even though it is not a weapon.

Florida v. J.L.

J. L., 529 U.S. 266 (2000), held that a police officer may not legally stop and frisk anyone based solely on an anonymous tip that simply described that person's location and what he or she might look like but that did not furnish information as to any illegal conduct that the person might be planning.

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