Police Guidelines

These guidelines do not replace the internal SOPs for your department. Please ensure to follow the operating procedures set forth by your agency command.

Police Guidelines

1. Vehicle and Officer Limitations

Chief of Police Responsibility

The Chief of Police is responsible for developing and issuing SOPs regarding vehicle use, ranks, and behavior within the department. Exceptions may apply under special circumstances, provided they do not conflict with server rules.

Mandatory Adherence

All PD members must adhere to the SOPs issued by the Chief without exception, in alignment with Fusion RP guidelines.

Pursuit Vehicle Limitations

• Motor Vehicle Pursuit: Maximum of 3 police vehicles may be involved.

• Regular Bank Heist: Maximum of 4 police vehicles may respond.

• Big Bank Heist: Maximum of 5 police vehicles may respond.

Interference by Criminal Vehicles

• If criminal vehicles interfere or ram police units, 2 additional police vehicles may attach to the pursuit for the remainder of the scene.

• Swapping of vehicles does not count as interference.

Scene Retention

The raised vehicle count remains even if the interfering criminal vehicles leave the scene.

Unlimited Units at Key Locations

Police numbers are uncapped at Pillbox, Bolingbrook, and Police Stations. This aligns with the server’s rules.

Air Support

Air One does not count toward the vehicle cap but must adhere to Fusion RP's engagement policies.

Special Operations

Up to 4 vehicles may be used for drug missions or prisoner transport in accordance with Fusion RP’s guidelines.

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2. Situations for Elevated Aggression and Specific Limitations

Robberies Without Hostages

Police may escalate aggression levels if no hostages are present, in line with the value-of-life rule.

Taser Restrictions

Tasers cannot be used in water or wet conditions, as per server rules on realistic roleplay.

Tire Shooting

The use of firearms to shoot tires must comply with SOPs and server rules on use-of-force escalation.

Hostage Situations

Police must value a hostage's life and prioritize their safety in negotiations. This aligns with the server's emphasis on realistic and respectful RP.

Officer Safety

Officers must value their own lives and avoid unnecessary risks, adhering to fear RP principles.

Refusal of Immature Demands

Police may refuse immature or unrealistic demands during negotiations, promoting better RP.

Rule Breaks

Officers do not moderate rule breaks during RP but must report them through appropriate tickets as specified in Fusion RP rules.

Extended Punishments

Officers may extend or reduce time and fines based on penal codes, considering behavior, attitude, and crime severity, while avoiding powergaming.

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3. Gang HQs and Special Situations

Realistic Treatment of Gang HQs

Gang HQs must be treated realistically, respecting their roleplay context and the server rules governing gang interactions.

Outnumbered Situations

Officers should avoid entering gang turf if they would be severely outnumbered and unable to de-escalate the situation, adhering to Fear RP principles.

Unlimited Resources at Key Locations

Police numbers and aggression levels are uncapped at Pillbox, Bolingbrook, and Police Stations, in compliance with server rules.

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4. Identification and Evidence Standards

Suspect Identification

Police require evidence to charge a suspect.

• Identification must be based on solid evidence and cannot rely solely on voice or clothing.

• This aligns with Fusion RP’s guidelines for realistic roleplay.