SRS - PD Rules
⦁ With every and any situation you come across ensure that you are always in roleplay, never come out of character.
⦁ PD gates must ALWAYS stay locked at all times!
⦁ Do not steal any vehicle whatsoever, remember that you are setting an example towards the public.
⦁ Never rush any roleplay situation, take your time and ensure the opposing civilian is fully engaged with your scenario.
⦁ Upon making an arrest ensure to read out your Miranda rights and include on what grounds they are being arrested under.
⦁ If you are not in your uniform, then you are not on duty and cannot perform any actions of the PD or on behalf of the PD.
⦁ Ensure you have all necessary weapons upon departure of the PD station (Pistol & Taser). Assault Rifles are only necessary when on a life-threatening job (e.g. bank robbery, drug operations). All pistols and tasers are on uniform and can be pulled out when necessary, anything more must have to be roleplayed getting out of the trunk of your vehicle.
⦁ If you are involved in a heated argument, take ask the civilian to move locations (so you can settle it privately out the way of the public).
⦁ Remember you are setting an example to the public and representing as the law, do not unlawfully speed.
⦁ Always request to the Chief or Lieutenant before going undercover, you cannot do so without their authorization.
⦁ When a robbery is taking place be smart within the situation. A present Chief or Lieutenant must be present before any action can happen whom will then select a negotiator to communicate in the scenario, communicating with the criminals and obtaining as much information as possible, such as whether there is a hostage inside or whether the criminals require anything for the robbery to stop. Do not put any member of the public or your colleagues at risk due to stupidity, this will cause an infraction against you and less consideration for serious callouts / backups.
⦁ Only officers who have been through and passed the advanced training can use the Sniper Rifle as well as pilot the Helicopter.
⦁ When claiming any weapons from the Armory please be sure to return it after your shift ends, this also applies to the confiscation of weapons too.
⦁ Do not act as though you are above the law, treat every citizen lawfully (within reason), all complaints against any officer are taken seriously and will be acted upon immediately.
⦁ Be sure that your radio communication device is working correctly before leaving the station on duty, this is your only source of communication to your colleagues and will be your life saver in a threatening situation.
⦁ Update your colleagues who are actively on duty with any information possible, such as starting your shift, ending your shift, arrests made, locations that you’re covering and anything in between.
⦁ Do not clog up the radio with random bouts of chatter, keep it short and simple in case any emergency gets transmitted.
REASONABLE SUSPICION
Be sure you have reasonable suspicion before stopping any civilian in public. Do not assume someone is a criminal because they look like one, there must be a reason such as suspicious behavior, prolonged loitering etc.
Having reasonable suspicion is grounds for suspect detainment and questioning, not for search and seizure.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Make sure you have justified reasonable evidence that a civilian has committed a crime or was participating in illegal activities. Officers also have the right to search a suspect and anyone else in a vehicle weather they are the owner of the vehicle or not.
PROBABLE CAUSE IS
⦁ Someone who is on record for committing a similar crime recently.
⦁ Someone currently in the process of committing a crime.
⦁ Individual(s) jumping into a vehicle that is clearly not their own, even as a passenger.
⦁ Individual(s) driving a vehicle that does not have a visible registration plate or is road worthy.
⦁ Individual(s) inside a secure / restricted area.
⦁ Individual(s) in possession of illegal weapons, vehicles or substances.
⦁ Individual(s) driving recklessly.
⦁ Individual(s) making threats of bodily harm or worst against any member of the public or law enforcement officers.
⦁ Suspect(s) acting suspicious or fleeing the scene as soon as law enforcement arrives to the scene.
⦁ Suspect(s) evading arrest.
⦁ Suspect(s) currently in a known drug area (KDA).
⦁ You are told by a colleague a civilian is part taking in something illegal (relayed information / witness).
PROBABLE CAUSE IS NOT
⦁ Witnessing a vehicle(s) that is properly parked in a KDA, and its corresponding owner does not look suspicious.
⦁ Seeing a random truck on the highway that is not doing anything unlawful.
⦁ Seeing a vehicle close to an illegal / restricted area, unless the vehicle is violating the law.
⦁ You are informed someone is doing something illegal by a member of the public, this is not probable cause, however you can investigate, and perhaps obtain probable cause in the course of your actions.
GREY AREAS
⦁ If you are ever unsure as to whether you have probable cause, ask another colleague, if they are unavailable and you cannot get a definitive answer, never assume you have probable cause to act upon the situation.
⦁ (Scenario Example): You see a vehicle being operated on a road to/from a KDA, this does not give probable cause, HOWEVER you may pull them over and question them in hopes of obtaining a probable cause from their responses. You may also request to search them or the vehicle. If they give consent, you may search the individual(s), If they refuse, you are not allowed to carry out a search unless you have a warrant provided by the Chief or Lieutenant.
(Important): It is better for one criminal to get away than for officers to overstep their boundaries and violate the rights of the citizens of SRS. This will bear consequences such as a demotion or stern warning.
USE OF FORCE
The use of restraints is justified when:-
⦁ An individual(s) is a threat to themselves, other officers or the public.
⦁ A suspect(s) has caused you to have reasonable suspicion in believing that they are involved in illegal activities.
⦁ You witness a suspect(s) commit a crime.
⦁ Civillain(s) are interfering with police investigations- obstruction of justice (warm them first).
The use of less-than-lethal force and restraints is justified when:-
⦁ An individual(s) is evading police on foot or vehicle and or ignoring verbal commands.
⦁ An individual(s) is carrying a firearm.
⦁ An individual(s) is confirmed to be in the process of a robbery at a location or individual(s) without any weapons.
The use of lethal force is justified when:-
⦁ To neutralize individual(s) on foot or in a vehicle whom are actively firing their weapon on other individual(s).
⦁ To neutralize a suspect that is in an unreachable location such as a structured roof with no access.
SUSPECT DETAINMENT AND QUESTIONING
One of your primary duties as an officer will involve handling civilians, there are several important points to remember when approaching a civilian who is considered a person of interest:
⦁ As an officer your primary weapon is your VOICE. You must always speak first and use your weapon second. Do not deny or be afraid to use you voice, this can help defuse a situation before it gets out of hand.
⦁ Always announce yourself as an officer of the law when confronting a potential suspect, for example: "Hello this is (name) from the Police Department, can I just have a word please?". If possible, try to identify your suspect by their attire or anything identifiable.
⦁ Always communicate with your suspect before restraining, never sneak up behind a suspect and restrain them without making verbal contact, unless in an extreme case that you have absolutely no choice, such as safeguarding yourself, the suspect and potential civilians in the area.
⦁ If a suspect flees, you are permitted to use non-lethal force to stop them, everyone deserves to have a chance to live, not everyone is a serious criminal.
⦁ If the suspect(s) is a friend of yours, please call for another officer to handle the case, and brief the officer on any and all knowledge you have obtained regarding the case, if another officer is not available, then proceed as normal and stick to your duties. No one gets a free pass, regardless of who they are (even if it is another officer who is off duty).
⦁ If a suspect requests to speak with a superior officer, you must respect their request and get in contact with a higher-ranking officer. If one is not available, you can get in contact with a senior ranking officer. If neither are available, you may proceed with your duties as you would normally.
SEARCHING
You can search a civilian (and any vehicles they may have occupied) if one of the following criteria is met:
⦁ You have probable cause to do so.
⦁ You are given consent by the civilian in question.
⦁ They've committed any crime that warrants their arrest.
⦁ Always make sure you have probable cause before searching a civilian, if you are unsure, check this over with a colleague or higher-ranking officer.
BEING A SUBJECT TO LIABILITY
As an active law enforcement officer, you must be prepared to deal with people that are not happy, as your job is to keep the streets of SRS safe. Therefore, you will be met with constant expressions of dissatisfaction whiles on your duties. People will act on anything you do, and some will even threaten to have you removed from the police force or report you.
These are only examples: you mustn’t be held back by these lies people mutter, instead go ahead and fine them for providing 'false information' and tell them to feel free to report you if they'd like. However, make sure that you are not a subject to these liabilities people claim to want to use against you. It’s your job to know what you can do and say, as well as not to do or say. So, if people complain about things such as being searched, make sure you have the right to search them (never hesitate to ask other colleagues or higher officers for their opinions). If they continue to complain, feel free to ignore it.
CROWD CONTROL
⦁ Often when you are questioning a suspect, you will have other civilians attempt to annoy and distract you from your duties, this is a offence as it’s impending against your active investigation.
⦁ It is acceptable to restrain (even arrest but don’t let that stop you from your current tasks) nearby civilians who are interfering or committing obstruction of justice.
⦁ The best solution would be to conduct your investigation in a less populated area, especially if you intend on only issuing a warning or fine.
⦁ The best recommendation if you are sure you will be arresting your suspect(s) is to transport your suspect(s) to your nearest station where you can continue with your investigation there without any public disruptions.
HOSTAGES
⦁ Hostages are a real thing, and when a situation arises that involves a hostage, do take it very seriously.
⦁ The preservation of a hostage's life is of the upmost importance. Be patient, calm, cool and collected but most importantly be smart when dealing with a hostage situation.
⦁ Always call for back-up when there is a hostage situation.
⦁ Sometimes, friends or fellow gang members will pretend to be each other’s hostage’s. This is frowned upon, if you are sure beyond a reasonable doubt that it is a false claim of hostage, then proceed as if there were no hostage in the situation and treat everyone involved as suspects.
POLICE PURSUIT
⦁ Use common sense, break prior to corners, fleeing suspects will at times make you believe they are turning one way, but will turn the other way at the last possible moment, pace yourself at intersections and at forks in the road. Always keep an eye out on your surroundings.
⦁ Drive as fast as you want to go, not as fast as you can. Your life is at risk when in pursuit of a vehicle. Break appropriately before corners and intersections and try not to put members of the public at risk.
⦁ When in a chase with multiple police vehicles, only pass a fellow officer when you have communicated over the radio telling them you are going to pass and that it is safe to do so.
⦁ The pit maneuver, or pursuit intervention technique, is a pursuit tactic by which a perusing car can force a fleeing car to abruptly turn sideways, causing the driver to lose control and come to a stop.
⦁ You can only pit maneuver if you have clearance from a higher-ranking officer or after a lengthy amount of time has passed during a chase. This can also be justifiable if the suspect is a high valued target such as a kingpin of a drugs operation or a suspect of a robbery.
⦁ Please make use of the proper pit maneuver, by delivering a light tap on the rear end of a vehicle on either the left or right side when appropriate. (This will cause the vehicle to spin out and you can go in to disable the vehicle or pull the suspect out).
DO NOT SLAM INTO A SUSPECT VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED-THIS IS NOT 'PITTING'
⦁ Always have your police lights and sirens on during a chase and make extra use of your horns or alternative sirens when approaching and crossing intersections, this alerts civilians in the area of the ongoing pursuit.
⦁ If you are chasing multiple vehicles, stay on the one you judge to be the easiest to pursue instead of the first one you see, unless you know for a fact that the first vehicle is a possible murder suspect, bank robber or poses a higher risk to the public.
PURSUIT COMMENTARY
⦁ You should always give a running commentary to your fellow officers when requesting back-up.
⦁ Here is an example: "Suspect in a red sports car heading east on Elgin Avenue. Suspect has turned right on Vespucci Blvd towards Legion Square".
⦁ Always make sure when pulling someone over it is in a safe place / way, you do not want to obstruct traffic or put the public in danger.
⦁ Call for back-up if required. If the suspect’s vehicle is carrying more than 1 person, it is advised you call for back-up if you are the only one in your vehicle, but it is not mandatory.
⦁ If requesting back-up, at times it is recommended for the back-up unit to place his vehicle in front of the suspect’s vehicle, effectively "sandwiching" the suspect between both police vehicles. This is to prevent evasion.
⦁ When you step out and talk to the driver / suspect, please introduce yourself such as "Good day my name is officer (name), do you know why I have pulled you over today sir / madame?” then continue from there.
⦁ After reaching a conclusion in the scenario, give the person their fines or arrest them
if necessary.
HOW TO APPROACH AT ROBBERIES
⦁ When approaching a store or bank robbery, position yourself so that you are in cover, but able to talk to the suspect in question while they are inside.
⦁ Your voice will always be your primary weapon.
⦁ Your taser will be your secondary weapon, and hopefully your only physical weapon you will need. Do not withdraw your lethal weapons immediately, unless you have probable cause to do so.
⦁ Firstly, you should try and figure out how many suspects are inside and in the surrounding area.
⦁ Next, you should try figure out if the suspect(s) has hostage(s) will always be your number 1 priority and no harm must come to them.
⦁ Try to keep a calm but assertive voice in your attempts to convince the suspect(s) to come out with their hands above their head(s) and surrender themselves. If you feel like you are losing your patience or calm, inform a higher-ranking officer and let them decide on another officer to be the negotiator in the scenario.
⦁ If enough time has elapsed, or if suspects have opened fire, you may use lethal force if they insist on resisting / exiting the building.
⦁ If the LSPD cannot conclude on how to deal with the situation, S.W.A.T must be called to the scene immediately.
⦁ With every and any situation you come across ensure that you are always in roleplay, never come out of character.
⦁ PD gates must ALWAYS stay locked at all times!
⦁ Do not steal any vehicle whatsoever, remember that you are setting an example towards the public.
⦁ Never rush any roleplay situation, take your time and ensure the opposing civilian is fully engaged with your scenario.
⦁ Upon making an arrest ensure to read out your Miranda rights and include on what grounds they are being arrested under.
⦁ If you are not in your uniform, then you are not on duty and cannot perform any actions of the PD or on behalf of the PD.
⦁ Ensure you have all necessary weapons upon departure of the PD station (Pistol & Taser). Assault Rifles are only necessary when on a life-threatening job (e.g. bank robbery, drug operations). All pistols and tasers are on uniform and can be pulled out when necessary, anything more must have to be roleplayed getting out of the trunk of your vehicle.
⦁ If you are involved in a heated argument, take ask the civilian to move locations (so you can settle it privately out the way of the public).
⦁ Remember you are setting an example to the public and representing as the law, do not unlawfully speed.
⦁ Always request to the Chief or Lieutenant before going undercover, you cannot do so without their authorization.
⦁ When a robbery is taking place be smart within the situation. A present Chief or Lieutenant must be present before any action can happen whom will then select a negotiator to communicate in the scenario, communicating with the criminals and obtaining as much information as possible, such as whether there is a hostage inside or whether the criminals require anything for the robbery to stop. Do not put any member of the public or your colleagues at risk due to stupidity, this will cause an infraction against you and less consideration for serious callouts / backups.
⦁ Only officers who have been through and passed the advanced training can use the Sniper Rifle as well as pilot the Helicopter.
⦁ When claiming any weapons from the Armory please be sure to return it after your shift ends, this also applies to the confiscation of weapons too.
⦁ Do not act as though you are above the law, treat every citizen lawfully (within reason), all complaints against any officer are taken seriously and will be acted upon immediately.
⦁ Be sure that your radio communication device is working correctly before leaving the station on duty, this is your only source of communication to your colleagues and will be your life saver in a threatening situation.
⦁ Update your colleagues who are actively on duty with any information possible, such as starting your shift, ending your shift, arrests made, locations that you’re covering and anything in between.
⦁ Do not clog up the radio with random bouts of chatter, keep it short and simple in case any emergency gets transmitted.
REASONABLE SUSPICION
Be sure you have reasonable suspicion before stopping any civilian in public. Do not assume someone is a criminal because they look like one, there must be a reason such as suspicious behavior, prolonged loitering etc.
Having reasonable suspicion is grounds for suspect detainment and questioning, not for search and seizure.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Make sure you have justified reasonable evidence that a civilian has committed a crime or was participating in illegal activities. Officers also have the right to search a suspect and anyone else in a vehicle weather they are the owner of the vehicle or not.
PROBABLE CAUSE IS
⦁ Someone who is on record for committing a similar crime recently.
⦁ Someone currently in the process of committing a crime.
⦁ Individual(s) jumping into a vehicle that is clearly not their own, even as a passenger.
⦁ Individual(s) driving a vehicle that does not have a visible registration plate or is road worthy.
⦁ Individual(s) inside a secure / restricted area.
⦁ Individual(s) in possession of illegal weapons, vehicles or substances.
⦁ Individual(s) driving recklessly.
⦁ Individual(s) making threats of bodily harm or worst against any member of the public or law enforcement officers.
⦁ Suspect(s) acting suspicious or fleeing the scene as soon as law enforcement arrives to the scene.
⦁ Suspect(s) evading arrest.
⦁ Suspect(s) currently in a known drug area (KDA).
⦁ You are told by a colleague a civilian is part taking in something illegal (relayed information / witness).
PROBABLE CAUSE IS NOT
⦁ Witnessing a vehicle(s) that is properly parked in a KDA, and its corresponding owner does not look suspicious.
⦁ Seeing a random truck on the highway that is not doing anything unlawful.
⦁ Seeing a vehicle close to an illegal / restricted area, unless the vehicle is violating the law.
⦁ You are informed someone is doing something illegal by a member of the public, this is not probable cause, however you can investigate, and perhaps obtain probable cause in the course of your actions.
GREY AREAS
⦁ If you are ever unsure as to whether you have probable cause, ask another colleague, if they are unavailable and you cannot get a definitive answer, never assume you have probable cause to act upon the situation.
⦁ (Scenario Example): You see a vehicle being operated on a road to/from a KDA, this does not give probable cause, HOWEVER you may pull them over and question them in hopes of obtaining a probable cause from their responses. You may also request to search them or the vehicle. If they give consent, you may search the individual(s), If they refuse, you are not allowed to carry out a search unless you have a warrant provided by the Chief or Lieutenant.
(Important): It is better for one criminal to get away than for officers to overstep their boundaries and violate the rights of the citizens of SRS. This will bear consequences such as a demotion or stern warning.
USE OF FORCE
The use of restraints is justified when:-
⦁ An individual(s) is a threat to themselves, other officers or the public.
⦁ A suspect(s) has caused you to have reasonable suspicion in believing that they are involved in illegal activities.
⦁ You witness a suspect(s) commit a crime.
⦁ Civillain(s) are interfering with police investigations- obstruction of justice (warm them first).
The use of less-than-lethal force and restraints is justified when:-
⦁ An individual(s) is evading police on foot or vehicle and or ignoring verbal commands.
⦁ An individual(s) is carrying a firearm.
⦁ An individual(s) is confirmed to be in the process of a robbery at a location or individual(s) without any weapons.
The use of lethal force is justified when:-
⦁ To neutralize individual(s) on foot or in a vehicle whom are actively firing their weapon on other individual(s).
⦁ To neutralize a suspect that is in an unreachable location such as a structured roof with no access.
SUSPECT DETAINMENT AND QUESTIONING
One of your primary duties as an officer will involve handling civilians, there are several important points to remember when approaching a civilian who is considered a person of interest:
⦁ As an officer your primary weapon is your VOICE. You must always speak first and use your weapon second. Do not deny or be afraid to use you voice, this can help defuse a situation before it gets out of hand.
⦁ Always announce yourself as an officer of the law when confronting a potential suspect, for example: "Hello this is (name) from the Police Department, can I just have a word please?". If possible, try to identify your suspect by their attire or anything identifiable.
⦁ Always communicate with your suspect before restraining, never sneak up behind a suspect and restrain them without making verbal contact, unless in an extreme case that you have absolutely no choice, such as safeguarding yourself, the suspect and potential civilians in the area.
⦁ If a suspect flees, you are permitted to use non-lethal force to stop them, everyone deserves to have a chance to live, not everyone is a serious criminal.
⦁ If the suspect(s) is a friend of yours, please call for another officer to handle the case, and brief the officer on any and all knowledge you have obtained regarding the case, if another officer is not available, then proceed as normal and stick to your duties. No one gets a free pass, regardless of who they are (even if it is another officer who is off duty).
⦁ If a suspect requests to speak with a superior officer, you must respect their request and get in contact with a higher-ranking officer. If one is not available, you can get in contact with a senior ranking officer. If neither are available, you may proceed with your duties as you would normally.
SEARCHING
You can search a civilian (and any vehicles they may have occupied) if one of the following criteria is met:
⦁ You have probable cause to do so.
⦁ You are given consent by the civilian in question.
⦁ They've committed any crime that warrants their arrest.
⦁ Always make sure you have probable cause before searching a civilian, if you are unsure, check this over with a colleague or higher-ranking officer.
BEING A SUBJECT TO LIABILITY
As an active law enforcement officer, you must be prepared to deal with people that are not happy, as your job is to keep the streets of SRS safe. Therefore, you will be met with constant expressions of dissatisfaction whiles on your duties. People will act on anything you do, and some will even threaten to have you removed from the police force or report you.
These are only examples: you mustn’t be held back by these lies people mutter, instead go ahead and fine them for providing 'false information' and tell them to feel free to report you if they'd like. However, make sure that you are not a subject to these liabilities people claim to want to use against you. It’s your job to know what you can do and say, as well as not to do or say. So, if people complain about things such as being searched, make sure you have the right to search them (never hesitate to ask other colleagues or higher officers for their opinions). If they continue to complain, feel free to ignore it.
CROWD CONTROL
⦁ Often when you are questioning a suspect, you will have other civilians attempt to annoy and distract you from your duties, this is a offence as it’s impending against your active investigation.
⦁ It is acceptable to restrain (even arrest but don’t let that stop you from your current tasks) nearby civilians who are interfering or committing obstruction of justice.
⦁ The best solution would be to conduct your investigation in a less populated area, especially if you intend on only issuing a warning or fine.
⦁ The best recommendation if you are sure you will be arresting your suspect(s) is to transport your suspect(s) to your nearest station where you can continue with your investigation there without any public disruptions.
HOSTAGES
⦁ Hostages are a real thing, and when a situation arises that involves a hostage, do take it very seriously.
⦁ The preservation of a hostage's life is of the upmost importance. Be patient, calm, cool and collected but most importantly be smart when dealing with a hostage situation.
⦁ Always call for back-up when there is a hostage situation.
⦁ Sometimes, friends or fellow gang members will pretend to be each other’s hostage’s. This is frowned upon, if you are sure beyond a reasonable doubt that it is a false claim of hostage, then proceed as if there were no hostage in the situation and treat everyone involved as suspects.
POLICE PURSUIT
⦁ Use common sense, break prior to corners, fleeing suspects will at times make you believe they are turning one way, but will turn the other way at the last possible moment, pace yourself at intersections and at forks in the road. Always keep an eye out on your surroundings.
⦁ Drive as fast as you want to go, not as fast as you can. Your life is at risk when in pursuit of a vehicle. Break appropriately before corners and intersections and try not to put members of the public at risk.
⦁ When in a chase with multiple police vehicles, only pass a fellow officer when you have communicated over the radio telling them you are going to pass and that it is safe to do so.
⦁ The pit maneuver, or pursuit intervention technique, is a pursuit tactic by which a perusing car can force a fleeing car to abruptly turn sideways, causing the driver to lose control and come to a stop.
⦁ You can only pit maneuver if you have clearance from a higher-ranking officer or after a lengthy amount of time has passed during a chase. This can also be justifiable if the suspect is a high valued target such as a kingpin of a drugs operation or a suspect of a robbery.
⦁ Please make use of the proper pit maneuver, by delivering a light tap on the rear end of a vehicle on either the left or right side when appropriate. (This will cause the vehicle to spin out and you can go in to disable the vehicle or pull the suspect out).
DO NOT SLAM INTO A SUSPECT VEHICLE AT A HIGH SPEED-THIS IS NOT 'PITTING'
⦁ Always have your police lights and sirens on during a chase and make extra use of your horns or alternative sirens when approaching and crossing intersections, this alerts civilians in the area of the ongoing pursuit.
⦁ If you are chasing multiple vehicles, stay on the one you judge to be the easiest to pursue instead of the first one you see, unless you know for a fact that the first vehicle is a possible murder suspect, bank robber or poses a higher risk to the public.
PURSUIT COMMENTARY
⦁ You should always give a running commentary to your fellow officers when requesting back-up.
⦁ Here is an example: "Suspect in a red sports car heading east on Elgin Avenue. Suspect has turned right on Vespucci Blvd towards Legion Square".
⦁ Always make sure when pulling someone over it is in a safe place / way, you do not want to obstruct traffic or put the public in danger.
⦁ Call for back-up if required. If the suspect’s vehicle is carrying more than 1 person, it is advised you call for back-up if you are the only one in your vehicle, but it is not mandatory.
⦁ If requesting back-up, at times it is recommended for the back-up unit to place his vehicle in front of the suspect’s vehicle, effectively "sandwiching" the suspect between both police vehicles. This is to prevent evasion.
⦁ When you step out and talk to the driver / suspect, please introduce yourself such as "Good day my name is officer (name), do you know why I have pulled you over today sir / madame?” then continue from there.
⦁ After reaching a conclusion in the scenario, give the person their fines or arrest them
if necessary.
HOW TO APPROACH AT ROBBERIES
⦁ When approaching a store or bank robbery, position yourself so that you are in cover, but able to talk to the suspect in question while they are inside.
⦁ Your voice will always be your primary weapon.
⦁ Your taser will be your secondary weapon, and hopefully your only physical weapon you will need. Do not withdraw your lethal weapons immediately, unless you have probable cause to do so.
⦁ Firstly, you should try and figure out how many suspects are inside and in the surrounding area.
⦁ Next, you should try figure out if the suspect(s) has hostage(s) will always be your number 1 priority and no harm must come to them.
⦁ Try to keep a calm but assertive voice in your attempts to convince the suspect(s) to come out with their hands above their head(s) and surrender themselves. If you feel like you are losing your patience or calm, inform a higher-ranking officer and let them decide on another officer to be the negotiator in the scenario.
⦁ If enough time has elapsed, or if suspects have opened fire, you may use lethal force if they insist on resisting / exiting the building.
⦁ If the LSPD cannot conclude on how to deal with the situation, S.W.A.T must be called to the scene immediately.