[u][b]PROTOCOLS[/b][/u]
[u][b]RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS: [/b][/u][b]Civil Protection delegates are here to uphold the safety of City 17 by being the immediate responders to an incident of anti-civility. However, they must practice some guidelines when responding to crimes in order to ensure their own safety. [/b]
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[*][b]Officers responding to an incident must relay information over the radio beforehand, be it their location, details of the incident itself, etc. [/b]
[*][b]It is advised that Officers not respond to incidents of [color=#f39c12]Anti-Civil Activity Level 1[/color] or higher without at least one other officer. [/b]
[*][b]At any given moment, up to 4 Officers may respond to an incident unless the incident falls under [color=#e74c3c]Socio-Endangerment Level 5[/color] or higher. [/b]
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[u][b]USE OF FORCE: [/b][/u][b]Use of excessive force, while not deterred, may contribute to de-stabilization within the area. Use of force, or ‘hands-on’, is authorized proceeding three warnings from the officer. [/b][b]If a subject is restrained and requires pacification/re-education, it is advised that the act be done in a secluded area with few witnesses, so that stability isn’t harmed. [/b]
[u][b]REVITALIZATION: [/b][/u][b]During revitalization units may replenish their needs, whether it be ration intake, resupplying ammunition, or resting. Revitalization is authorized by Rank Leaders or higher. [/b]
[u][b]RADIO USE: [/b][/u][b]Every Civil Protection officer is issued a radio transceiver embedded within their helm. Proper use of this radio is key to ensuring the discretion of Overwatch operations. Remember, officers are anonymous, and most of their communication is done over the radio. [/b][b]To ensure that no malignant elements infiltrate the line of communication, it is advised that Civil Protection members speak over the radio in short, coherent sentences, and use proper radio codes and terminology in order to maintain secrecy. [/b][b]Officers may request permission from Rank Leaders to speak freely over the radio, once ensuring that the frequency is secure. [/b]
[u][b]FAMILY COHESION:[/b][/u][b] Do you have any relatives or loved ones within the sector? Congratulations. M[/b][b]embers of Civil Protection are allowed to stay in constant contact with any relatives/loved ones they may have as a reward for their service. The Combine Overwatch shall ensure the protection of your family, and even subject them to rewards and accommodations. However, the performance of an officer in the line of duty will greatly impact the cohesion of their family. If an officer under-performs or fails to complete their assigned tasks, their family may face appropriate punishment. [/b]
[u][b]OFFICER DISTANCING: [/b][/u][b]It is important that Civil Protection delegates maintain a few meters of distance between them and citizens. At any moment a citizen or group of citizens could assault you. If a citizen shall invade the personal space of an officer they must be warned to immediately isolate. If the citizen persists they shall be charged with a [color=#27ae60]19; Civil Privacy Violation[/color] and re-educated. [/b]
[u][b]LOYALTY CHECK (//Pick Up That Can):[/b][/u][b] [/b][b]At any moment, a Civil Protection officer may halt any citizen they see and ask them to complete a routine Civil Loyalty Check. The citizen may be asked to give their identification to the officer, they may be asked a series of questions by the officer, they may be instructed to do whatever the officer deems necessary to ensure they are loyal to the CMB. Failure to comply with a Loyalty Check will result in a [color=#27ae60]507; Non-compliance [/color]charge and the subject shall be re-educated immediately. [/b]
[u][b]DETAINING A SUBJECT:[/b][/u][b] [/b][b]When detaining a suspect, make sure that they are pacified and restrained. Remember to administer prosecution in a discrete area. Then transfer the subject, or subjects, back to the Precinct Station and place them in Criminal Holding for an indefinite period of time whilst they are processed. Document the subject, adding the infraction to their record. They will be released after a brief interrogation and re-education. [/b]
[u][b]FIREARMS USAGE:[/b][/u][b] [/b][b]All officers are equipped with a 9mm handgun for self defense purposes. Improper use of this weapon is heavily discouraged. In order to facilitate proper use of firearms, these guidelines are in place: [/b]
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[*][b]Your pistol is to remain holstered during [color=#27ae60]GREEN[/color] Status unless there is an immediate threat or use of brute force is required. (ex. A suspect is resisting arrest.) [/b]
[*][b]Negligent discharge of your firearm will result in disciplinary action. [/b]
[*][b]Improper maintenance of your firearm will result in disciplinary action. [/b]
[*][b]Loss of your firearm will result in severe disciplinary action. [/b]
[*][b]Sub-machine Guns and Shotguns may not be requested by regular ground units during [color=#27ae60]GREEN[/color] Status. [/b]
[*][b]Sub-machine Guns and Shotguns may be openly carried by Rank Leaders at any time, but this is not recommended. [/b]
[*][b]Some officers, with training, may be authorized Rifles for ranged engagements. [/b]
[*][b]When firing, it is encouraged that officers aim for the center mass of a subject for best effect. [/b]
[*][b]When firing automatic weapons, it is encouraged that officers fire in short and controlled bursts. [/b]
[*][b]Non-standard weapons that are confiscated must be registered with the Armory. Units who keep unregistered weapons will face disciplinary action. [/b]
[*][b]Non-lethal riot-control weapons, such as tear gas, shields, launchers and rubber bullets, will be issued during periods of unrest. [/b]
[*][b]Grenade type weapons, such as gas, smoke or concussion grenades, may be requested by certified members at any time, but may not be used unless the situation calls for it. [/b]
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[u][b]ROUTINE INSPECTIONS: [/b][/u][b]During routine inspections, Civil Protection members shall address the status of a block in order to ensure that socio-stability remains cohesive, eliminating any source of infection before it even starts. [/b]
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[*][b]Citizens will be notified to assume their inspection positions. [/b]
[*][b]Civil Protection delegates shall clamp the surrounding area, ensuring no citizen leaves or enters the vicinity. [/b]
[*][b]Officers will then gather the residents of the building and begin their search. [/b]
[*][b]During the search officers shall demand identification, frisk citizens for contraband, and inquire about any anti-civil activity within the area.[/b]
[*][b]Citizens who resist shall be met with immediate re-education. [/b]
[*][b]Co-operation may be rewarded with bonus rations. [/b]
[*][b]Once the inspection is complete officers will return to their normal duties. [/b]
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[u][b]PATROL TEAMS (PTs):[/b][/u]
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[*][b]Teams of 2-5 units make up a standard Patrol Team, or Protection Team. [/b]
[*][b]Units may not patrol alone outside of the immediate area of the station/nexus. [/b]
[*][b]When beginning and ending a patrol, the leading unit is to announce it over the radio. [/b]
[*][b]The PT call sign shall be stated as “PT-[Tagline of the leading unit]. [/b]
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[*][b]Ex. “<::Patrol Team ALPHA-3; beginning 11-97 at 10-20: 15th Street. Members are ALPHA-4 and BRAVO-5.::>” [/b]
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[u][b]UNREST PROCEDURE: [/b][/u]
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[*][b]Use of high caliber weaponry is granted. [/b]
[*][b]All citizens must return to their housing blocks. Citizens found violating curfew laws may be prosecuted. [/b]
[*][b]Units must organize into Patrol Teams before beginning operations in order to avoid confusion. [/b]
[*][b]Patrol Teams shall sweep the sector in search of threats. [/b]
[*][b]Hardpoints shall be fortified in order to deter incursion. [/b]
[*][b]Unrest Procedure may be called during Code [color=#f1c40f]YELLOW[/color] or higher. [/b]
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[u][b]JUDGEMENT WAIVER/AUTONOMOUS JUDGEMENT:[/b][/u]
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[*][b]General Unrest Procedures shall be followed.[/b]
[*][b]All ground units are granted the ability to sentence at their own discretion, this may include amputation. [/b]
[*][b]Citizens found violating curfew laws will be prosecuted on sight. [/b]
[*][b]Judgement Waivers may be activated during code [color=#e74c3c]RED[/color] levels of socio-stability. [/b]
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[u][b]SOCIO-STABILITY LEVELS:[/b][/u]
[b][color=#27ae60]GREEN[/color]: Socio-Stability is holding cohesive at 80-100%[/b]
[b][color=#f1c40f]YELLOW[/color]: Socio-stability is holding at 50-79%
[color=#e74c3c]RED[/color]: Socio-Stability is holding at 20-49%[/b]
[b][color=#330066]BLACK[/color]: Complete fracture of socio-stability. [/b]
PROTOCOLSRESPONDING TO INCIDENTS: Civil Protection delegates are here to uphold the safety of City 17 by being the immediate responders to an incident of anti-civility. However, they must practice some guidelines when responding to crimes in order to ensure their own safety.
- Officers responding to an incident must relay information over the radio beforehand, be it their location, details of the incident itself, etc.
- It is advised that Officers not respond to incidents of Anti-Civil Activity Level 1 or higher without at least one other officer.
- At any given moment, up to 4 Officers may respond to an incident unless the incident falls under Socio-Endangerment Level 5 or higher.
USE OF FORCE: Use of excessive force, while not deterred, may contribute to de-stabilization within the area. Use of force, or ‘hands-on’, is authorized proceeding three warnings from the officer. If a subject is restrained and requires pacification/re-education, it is advised that the act be done in a secluded area with few witnesses, so that stability isn’t harmed. REVITALIZATION: During revitalization units may replenish their needs, whether it be ration intake, resupplying ammunition, or resting. Revitalization is authorized by Rank Leaders or higher. RADIO USE: Every Civil Protection officer is issued a radio transceiver embedded within their helm. Proper use of this radio is key to ensuring the discretion of Overwatch operations. Remember, officers are anonymous, and most of their communication is done over the radio. To ensure that no malignant elements infiltrate the line of communication, it is advised that Civil Protection members speak over the radio in short, coherent sentences, and use proper radio codes and terminology in order to maintain secrecy. Officers may request permission from Rank Leaders to speak freely over the radio, once ensuring that the frequency is secure. FAMILY COHESION: Do you have any relatives or loved ones within the sector? Congratulations. Members of Civil Protection are allowed to stay in constant contact with any relatives/loved ones they may have as a reward for their service. The Combine Overwatch shall ensure the protection of your family, and even subject them to rewards and accommodations. However, the performance of an officer in the line of duty will greatly impact the cohesion of their family. If an officer under-performs or fails to complete their assigned tasks, their family may face appropriate punishment. OFFICER DISTANCING: It is important that Civil Protection delegates maintain a few meters of distance between them and citizens. At any moment a citizen or group of citizens could assault you. If a citizen shall invade the personal space of an officer they must be warned to immediately isolate. If the citizen persists they shall be charged with a 19; Civil Privacy Violation and re-educated. LOYALTY CHECK (//Pick Up That Can): At any moment, a Civil Protection officer may halt any citizen they see and ask them to complete a routine Civil Loyalty Check. The citizen may be asked to give their identification to the officer, they may be asked a series of questions by the officer, they may be instructed to do whatever the officer deems necessary to ensure they are loyal to the CMB. Failure to comply with a Loyalty Check will result in a 507; Non-compliance charge and the subject shall be re-educated immediately. DETAINING A SUBJECT: When detaining a suspect, make sure that they are pacified and restrained. Remember to administer prosecution in a discrete area. Then transfer the subject, or subjects, back to the Precinct Station and place them in Criminal Holding for an indefinite period of time whilst they are processed. Document the subject, adding the infraction to their record. They will be released after a brief interrogation and re-education. FIREARMS USAGE: All officers are equipped with a 9mm handgun for self defense purposes. Improper use of this weapon is heavily discouraged. In order to facilitate proper use of firearms, these guidelines are in place:
- Your pistol is to remain holstered during GREEN Status unless there is an immediate threat or use of brute force is required. (ex. A suspect is resisting arrest.)
- Negligent discharge of your firearm will result in disciplinary action.
- Improper maintenance of your firearm will result in disciplinary action.
- Loss of your firearm will result in severe disciplinary action.
- Sub-machine Guns and Shotguns may not be requested by regular ground units during GREEN Status.
- Sub-machine Guns and Shotguns may be openly carried by Rank Leaders at any time, but this is not recommended.
- Some officers, with training, may be authorized Rifles for ranged engagements.
- When firing, it is encouraged that officers aim for the center mass of a subject for best effect.
- When firing automatic weapons, it is encouraged that officers fire in short and controlled bursts.
- Non-standard weapons that are confiscated must be registered with the Armory. Units who keep unregistered weapons will face disciplinary action.
- Non-lethal riot-control weapons, such as tear gas, shields, launchers and rubber bullets, will be issued during periods of unrest.
- Grenade type weapons, such as gas, smoke or concussion grenades, may be requested by certified members at any time, but may not be used unless the situation calls for it.
ROUTINE INSPECTIONS: During routine inspections, Civil Protection members shall address the status of a block in order to ensure that socio-stability remains cohesive, eliminating any source of infection before it even starts.
- Citizens will be notified to assume their inspection positions.
- Civil Protection delegates shall clamp the surrounding area, ensuring no citizen leaves or enters the vicinity.
- Officers will then gather the residents of the building and begin their search.
- During the search officers shall demand identification, frisk citizens for contraband, and inquire about any anti-civil activity within the area.
- Citizens who resist shall be met with immediate re-education.
- Co-operation may be rewarded with bonus rations.
- Once the inspection is complete officers will return to their normal duties.
PATROL TEAMS (PTs):
- Teams of 2-5 units make up a standard Patrol Team, or Protection Team.
- Units may not patrol alone outside of the immediate area of the station/nexus.
- When beginning and ending a patrol, the leading unit is to announce it over the radio.
- The PT call sign shall be stated as “PT-[Tagline of the leading unit].
- Ex. “<::Patrol Team ALPHA-3; beginning 11-97 at 10-20: 15th Street. Members are ALPHA-4 and BRAVO-5.::>”
UNREST PROCEDURE:
- Use of high caliber weaponry is granted.
- All citizens must return to their housing blocks. Citizens found violating curfew laws may be prosecuted.
- Units must organize into Patrol Teams before beginning operations in order to avoid confusion.
- Patrol Teams shall sweep the sector in search of threats.
- Hardpoints shall be fortified in order to deter incursion.
- Unrest Procedure may be called during Code YELLOW or higher.
JUDGEMENT WAIVER/AUTONOMOUS JUDGEMENT:
- General Unrest Procedures shall be followed.
- All ground units are granted the ability to sentence at their own discretion, this may include amputation.
- Citizens found violating curfew laws will be prosecuted on sight.
- Judgement Waivers may be activated during code RED levels of socio-stability.
SOCIO-STABILITY LEVELS:GREEN: Socio-Stability is holding cohesive at 80-100%YELLOW: Socio-stability is holding at 50-79%
RED: Socio-Stability is holding at 20-49%BLACK: Complete fracture of socio-stability.