Hathian Police Department Guide

Corrupt [kuh-ruhpt] - adj. - guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked / debased in character; depraved; perverted; wicked; evil Known throughout the area by the locals as "the Den's largest gang," the Hathian Police Department (HPD) is the true embodiment of the word corrupt. Feared for their brutal tactics, convoluted sense of justice, and unorthodox practices - the men and women of this department "own" the streets. On one side of the coin, it's the few born with an incorruptible sense of honor and duty that gets just enough policing done to make it too much work for any sort of Federal Investigation. On the other much more prevalent and controlling side it's the dark souled brothers and sisters of the badge who through controlled chaos and ruthless tactics keep the rival gangs at bay just enough to prevent the city from falling into complete hell, all while keeping their pockets lined. The HPD Officer Handbook is written in an OOC format, but contains vital IC information needed for role-play on a daily basis. It is in no way meant to be a comprehensive how to manual, but there will be a few basic rules to adhere to. If you have questions, refer to your supervising officer (look at the chain of command link) or leave a message for your Captain (listed on Roster). Above all else, remember to enjoy your time as a member of the HPD in your role-play. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Guidelines ] 1. Appearance - The HPD Uniform is provided at no charge (accessible in the locker room) for it's members. Alterations should be approved by supervising officers. We ask that players keep in mind grooming requirements of their local law enforcement as a guide. 2. Weapons - Rookies are issued Tasers and ASP batons/nightsticks upon hiring. After successful completion of their rookie phase Officer training, they may apply for a firearm. Armed Officers are issued a standard issue M9 Beretta, which has ballistics on file. Deviation needs to be approved In-Character and notated in your CD pick. Assault rifles, grenades (of any kind), and fires must be approved by CD admins prior to use. 3. Groups - All officers must be members of the following groups: CD Citizens, CD Municipal Network, Crack Den Role-play and CD Police Department. Please ask for an invite to the Municipal Group if needed. 4. Incident Reports / Arrest Reports - All reports are due into the system prior to logging from your scene. Poor reports will be handled IC'ly. There should be enough information in them to follow-up if necessary. Filing duplicate reports is not allowed. 5. Vehicles - The HPD utilizes both the Pro Street Dominator and Pro Street Ballistic as its official patrol vehicles. To use a vehicle, the officer must have a vehicle permit and have purchased one of the official vehicles. Decals are provided and may not have their overall appearance changed. There are a limited number of Ballistic vehicles permitted. Ask before purchasing this vehicle for CD usage. 6. Arresting HPD Officers - You may not arrest an officer who is a higher rank than you without a warrant approved by the Captain or approval by higher ranking officer on duty. 7. Arresting People - Unless a suspect is witnessed committing a crime or 911 is called to report a crime, OOC consent is needed for any arrest. In the event you are unsure whether a suspect is willing to be arrested, discuss OOC'ly via IMs. Not every case should end in an arrest - the police department is understaffed, overworked, and in many cases doesn't care - bad guys get away sometimes. 8. Special Divisions - Many people ask about detectives or specialty squads within the HPD such as S.W.A.T, K9, CSI, civilian roles etc. More information coming soon. We are making changes! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Quick Reference Links ] Information on The Hathian Police Department Ranks and Roles Writing Incident Reports HPD HUD Bail Guidelines HPD Complete Handbook