**Plymouth Police Department**
**Standard Operating Procedures**

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“Serving the Capital, Preserving our Heritage"

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**Mission Statement**

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To provide an active, responsible, and community based service towards the City of Plymouth and its neighboring communities.

**Table of Contents**

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**Section 1 - General Elements**

Responsibility of members
Authority to amend or revoke orders

**Section 2 - Organization & Structure**

* Organizational Structure
* Rank Structure & Chain of Command
* Office of the Chief of Police
* Field Operations Bureau
* Special Operations Bureau

**Section 3 - Standards of Conduct**

* General Provisions
* Dress Code
* Off Duty Conduct & Equipment
* Going on Leave & Inactivity
* Resigning
* Professional Conduct
* Respect
* Insubordination
* State of Mayflower & Plymouth Police Department Communication Server
* Administrative Procedures
* Acceptance & Deputization
* Strikes & Disciplinary Action
* Promotions, Demotions, & Transfers
* Discharges & Transfering
* Holding Supervisor Positions

**Section 5 - General Procedures**

* Jurisdiction
* Radio Communications
* Lethal Force Authorizan
* Disposing of Equipment
* Operation of Vehicles
* Pursuit Policy
* Providing Identification on Request
* Supervisor Upon Request
* Desk Duty
* Probationary
* Officer
* Random Vehicle Search Policy
* Operating during a City Lockdown

**Section 6 - Information, Media, & Ride Alongs**

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* Classifications of Department Documents
* Releasing of Information to the Public
* Tampering with Department Resources
* Information Requests or Orders
* Press Briefings
* Ride Alongs

**Section 7 - Lander Police Academy**

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* Requirements of Entry
* Entry Process
* Cadet Guidelines
* Probationary Guidelines

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**Section One General Elements**

Responsibility of members
It is the responsibility of all Plymouth Police Department employees to not only follow these rules, but to role model them for their fellow officers. Operating procedures are what make us a professional agency. Supervisors should spend adequate time enforcing and updating such procedures when necessary and appropriate. Failure to follow Standard Operating Procedures or orders could lead to modified assignment, a strike, a demotion, or even a dishonorable discharge.

Authority to amend or revoke orders
There are three types of orders used in the Plymouth Police Department:
Verbal Order: Given via in game chat or discord chat. Used for a temporary situation or in absence of a written order.
Written Order: Given via an official document or announcement as a more permanent solution.
**Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):**
The backbone and charter for the department. Is used to set rules in stone and cannot be violated by any orders.

Orders can be amended by any supervisor as long as they do not intervene with another written order, memorandum, governmental document, law enforcement standard, public safety regulations, or SOP.

Orders can be revoked by the administration of the Plymouth Police Department. Standard Operating Procedures can only be created, modified, and removed by the Office of the Chief of Police.

**-Section Two - Organization & Structure**

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Organizational Structure for 2022.

Rank Structure & Chain of Command

1. Chief of Police
1. Deputy Chief of Police
1. Captain
1. Lieutenant
1. Sergeant
1. Corporal
1. Master Police Officer
1. Detective
2. Police Officer
3. Cadet

Failure to follow the chain of command may result in a strike.

**Office of the Chief of Police**

The Office of the Chief of Police is made up of:
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Duties & Goals:
Update & Maintain the Standard Operating Procedures
Long term planning of the department’s growth
Overseeing all department operations

**Field Operations Bureau**

The Field Services Division is made up of:
Patrol
Community Relations
Traffic Enforcement Unit
Auxiliary Unit
Duties & Goals:
Provide the main workforce
Provide positive community relations
Provide professional, knowledgeable traffic enforcement and traffic violation enforcement

**Intelligence Operations Bureau**

The General Investigation Unit is made up of:
General Investigation Unit(GIU)
Duties & Goals:
Provide an investigative service for the Plymouth Police Department
Cooperate with other departments to investigate criminals
Ensure proper distribution of documents to civilians

**The Internal Affairs Division**

The Internal Affairs Division is made up of:
Internal Affairs (IA)
Duties & Goals:
Background checking cadets
Follow up on, and investigate, police reports
Ensure proper distribution of documents to officers
Monitor officers for SOP guidelines

**Tactical Operations Bureau**

The Special Services Division is made up of:
Tactical Operatins Group(TOG)
Mayor Protection Detail (MPD)
Duties & Goals:
Provide internal affairs and an investigations unit to the PPD.
Keep in contact with other agencies and the community.
Ensure the safety of Plymouth against terrorist organizations.
Protect the Mayor from any threats against him/her.

**Section 3 Standards of Conduct and Appearance**

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**General Provisions**

1. Do not disrespect the general public, fellow officers, or members of the government.
1. No verbal or visual support of politics whilst on-duty or representing the Plymouth Police Department.
1. Committing any crime on-duty or off-duty may result in your termination from the department.
1. Insubordination or failure to comply with a supervisor’s orders may result in disciplinary action.
1. Failure to follow your official bureau’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), or other divisional SOP, so long as it has been approved by the Office of the Chief, will be the equivalent of violating the Plymouth Police Department’s SOP.
1. High Command members (Lieutenants+) are not permitted to have any secondary units due to their extensive responsibilities within the department.
1. Misuse of any equipment, including but not limited to weapons, uniforms, and vehicles may result in disciplinary action up to termination.
1. Anything that is not listed in the Standard Operating Procedures but is deemed to be unprofessional or unbecoming of an officer, by the Office of the Chief of Police, can result in disciplinary action.
1. Think before you act.

**Dress Code**

*General Provisions*

* No goofy or unprofessional faces, hair, or accessories, keep it professional and realistic.
* Police-marked caps, beanies, or hats that fit onto the head are allowed as long as they do not interrupt the look of a law enforcement officer.
* Wearing a custom hat can be done via the Plain Clothes option in-game. The appropriate uniform must be bought and worn underneath.
* Skin color should be realistic and presentable.
* Long guns are allowed to be carried with the officer or placed inside of their police trunk.
* Formal Uniform
* Worn only during formal events, state house security, or send offs.
* Class A’s/Traffic Vest
* Worn during general or patrol duties, during their respective seasons.
* Training Polo
* Worn by Community Relations Unit (CRU) and Field Training Unit (FTU) when upholding their unit duties.
* CRU is allowed to wear the polo on-duty when holding events, meet and greets, speeches, and anything that falls under a public event that is under the command of the unit.
* FTU is allowed to wear the polo on-duty when holding phases, and training, or anything that falls under a training event that is under the command of the unit.
* ‘Undercover’ (Nonuniformed)
* Only approved for Captain and above, as well as members of the GIU Division, IA Division, and TOG Division.
* Approved under special circumstances by Captain and above.
* Undercover clothes may only be worn if 3 or less officers are in undercover clothes. Exceptions can be made under special circumstances, which is up to the command of the unit.

**Off Duty Conduct & Equipment**

Officers represent the Plymouth Police Department even when they are off duty. Officers should maintain serious and professional conduct in the presence of the public. Officers also must report any citations received or if they were arrested off duty. Have fun, but don’t be stupid!

Officers should get rid of all equipment besides their flashlight, sidearm, and 3 magazines of ammunition. Officers are only allowed in their personal vehicles. When off duty, you are not a peace officer. Use the weapon in defense of yourself and others! Do NOT give chase if the subject flees while not actively discharging or attacking another subject. Officers may NOT store ANY police equipment in their PERSONAL vehicles at ANY TIME

**Activity**

Activity in the Department is tracked by patrol logs. Patrol logs are to be done by each officer of the Plymouth Police Department that is Master Police Officer and below. The requirement is 1 ½ hours for one week, Monday-Sunday. Keep in mind the Office of the Chief of Police has every right to terminate your employment if deemed inactive.

**Resigning**

Officers must inform their immediate superior at least one day in advance if they are resigning. They must also not be on adminisrative leave, suspended, or any pending IA investigations. If this procedure is not followed the resignation will be nulled and may result in a blacklist.

**Going on Leave & Inactivity**

Officers must inform their immediate superior at least one day prior to going inactive for an extended period. Supervisors should mark on the ‘Inactivity Leave’ sheet with all the appropriate information. Unexcused absences during patrol log activity checks will result in a strike. Officers may not exceed an inactivity notice over 7 days without authorization from the Office of the Chief. These patrol log strikes may be removed if patrol log activity checks are met twice in a row.

**Professional Conduct**

As an employee within the Plymouth Police Department, you’re expected to remain professional and courteous whilst engaging in any public settings. This would include anything that involves individuals of the public (citizens, tourists, other departments, relevant discord servers etc.). Otherwise, we are aware this is a game and that you’re here to enjoy yourselves.

**Respect**

As an employee within the Plymouth Police Department, you’re expected to be respectful to all individuals. This includes but not limited to all relevant Mayflower Discord servers.

**Insubordination**

As an employee within the Plymouth Police department, all orders must be followed if you receive one by a superior. This includes Plymouth Police Department Discord and while representing the Plymouth Police Department in any relavant State of Mayflower Game.

**State of Mayflower & Lander Police Department Communication Server**

As an employee within the Plymouth Police Department, you are required to be in the State of Mayflower Discord & Plymouth Police Department Discord. If you are not found in these discord servers you’ll be placed on administrative leave, and in 24 hours you’ll be terminated if you are not in the servers.

**-Section 4 - Administrative Procedures**

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**Acceptance & Deputization**

Members of the department can be accepted by the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, or a Captain who has been delegated to the duties of employment.

Deputization is not allowed. Only members of the development team have that power.

**Strikes & Disciplinary Action**

Strikes are used to keep track of an officer’s disciplinary record. Only Internal Affairs, the Office of the Chief of Police, and Captains can issue strikes and suspensions. Terminations are, however, handled by Internal Affairs and the Office of the Chief of Police. The Plymouth Police Department operates on a three strike policy:

1. Verbal warning from supervisor.
1. Interview with supervisor.
1. Immediate termination.
Officers who violate the handbook or are under investigation can be given modified assignments. This includes desk duty for patrol/traffic members. Non patrol/traffic divisions can be limited from performing specialized duties during modified assignments.

**Promotions, Demotions, & Transfers**

Only the Captains can move members in between bureaus.
Supervisors are only allowed to promote and demote officers within their bureau and confirm promotions with the Office of the Chief of Police.
Failure to confirm or give notice to the Office of the Chief of Police will result in disciplinary action.
If filed in department-logs, then the Office of the Chief of Police does not need to be notified.

**Suspensions & Terminations**

Suspensions will only be able to be handed out by IA and anyone above the rank of Captain. Lieutenants may hand out temporary suspensions until the situation is addressed with either a Captain or IA.
Terminations may be handed out only by an IA after consulting the Captains and with approval from the Office of the Chief of Police.
Discharges & Transfering
Officers who leave on their own accord with a 1 day notice, no current investigation, and only have a strike or less may be given an honorable discharge.
Officers who leave without notice, are under investigation, or have 2/more strikes may be given a dishonorable discharge. Members who are fired from the department are given a dishonorable discharge.

**Holding Supervisor Positions**

Members of the department must have these qualifications to hold Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, or Chief of Police:
Have had good standing with the Administration.
Have not had any disciplinary action for (2) weeks.
All supervisors are subject of removal if deemed necessary by the Office of Chief of Police.

**Administrative Leave**

The Captain of Intelligence Operations Bureau reserves the right to place any officer under the rank of captain, within the Plymouth Police Department, under administrative leave.

**-Section 5 - General Procedures**

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**Jurisdiction**

The Plymouth Police Department has jurisdiction within the city limit signs.
Members can only leave jurisdiction in the following circumstances:

* Pursuing a subject that came within PPD’s original jurisdiction.
* Transporting a subject to another police facility. May only stay out of jurisdiction for 5 minutes.
* Court appearances related to your duties.
* Driving to the National Guard or NRA during training duties.
* When an adjoining agency is in need of emergent help.
* Requested by a member(s) of the development team.
* Given expressed permission by the Chief or Deputy Chief of Police.

**Radio Communications**

Members are assigned a callsign on entree to the department. The callsign is determined by the Officer’s Rank in their bureau. Anyone who changes the callsign of another member without proper authorization will face disciplinary action.

Members can find their callsign in the Employment Roster:
PPD | Main Database

* Radio Channel Usage
* Global Channel (Main Comms)
* Used for general communication between all departments.
* Used to call in unit status (10-8, 10-9, 10-7).
* ES Channel
* Used for ES-specific conversations.
* LE Channels (LE-1, LE-2)
* Used as tac channels.
* Used for officers in pursuits, or other critical situations.
* Department Channel (Plymouth-1)
* Used to run CLEAR ONE and CLEAR PLATE. Also used to have interdepartmental chatter.

When switching between each of the channels, you are to state: “[CALLSIGN], [CHANNEL YOU’RE TRANSFERRING TO].” Once you’re on that channel, you’d state: “[CALLSIGN], Joined.”
Ex: An officer is on Global Channel wanting to switch to ES:
“P4, ES.”
Once the officer is on ES:
“P4, Joined.”

**Lethal Force Authorization**

In order to use Lethal Force it must be approved by a Sergeant or above in a Law Enforcement Agency. It also must meet one of the following criteria(s) listed below.

* Self Defense. When they reasonably fear for their lifeagainst an imminent threat of severe bodily harm ordeath.
* Serious Offenses Against Persons. When deadly force reasonably appears necessary to prevent the commission of a serious offense against a person where a reasonable person would perceive an imminent danger of death, or serious bodily harm that results from that offense being committed.
* Apprehension. When deadly force would appear reasonably necessary to prevent the escape of a person in which an officer has probable cause to believe that the person possesses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officers or others.

**Disposing of Equipment**

All issued equipment from the Plymouth Police Department is to be disposed of via the usage of our department vehicles. An officer is required to place the equipment in the trunk of a department vehicle and respawn said vehicle to ensure the trunk has been cleared. Any other method of disposing of equipment, such as dropping said equipment in the armory, is not allowed. Storing equipment in your personal vehicles instead of department vehicles is also not allowed.

**Operation of Vehicles**

* Members operating vehicles in a non emergency fashion must follow all traffic laws. Members will be responsible and respectful while parking their vehicles.
* Members responding to a non-emergent 10-32 request should not break any traffic laws unless with the use of red/blue visual lighting equipment.
* Members responding to an emergency or 10-58 should be aware of any traffic issues that may occur and use visual/audible emergency equipment during the response. Members are highly encouraged to turn off the equipment when within a considerable range at high risk situations to prevent alarming or scaring off the suspects.
* Classic Crusader: Probationary Officer+
* Modern Crusader: Police Officer+
* Marked Jackalope: Police Officer+
* CIAT Conveyor : CIAT Officers
* Slicktop Modern Crusader & Slicktop Classic Crusader: Sergeant+
* Slicktop Jackalope: Sergeant+
* Unmarked Crusader & Unmarked Classic Crusader: Detectives, CIAT & Lieutenant+

**Traffic Stop Policy**

Traffic stops may only be completed by members of the department that fit the following criteria:

* In uniform
* In marked vehicle
* Stops may be completed by unmarked or non-uniformed officer only if the person they are stopping is:
* An active BOLO
* Active warrant
* Person of interest for General Investigations Unit (non-uniformed officer must also have a uniformed backup for this stop)

**Pursuit Policy**

Vehicle pursuits are to be followed as taught in PPD Academy. PPD officers will continue to pursue if they were the officer to have called out and began the pursuit. PPD Officers are expected to fall out of pursuit (especially when out of city limits) if there are multiple other LEOs on the pursuit, usually 3-4 other LEOs.

**Providing Identification on Request**

Members are obligated to provide their username and callsign to the individual asking, up to two times. Members must do this for every individual who inquires.

**Supervisor Upon Request**

Members are obligated to request a supervisor if requested by an individual per each scene. A supervisor must be called via the radio, if none are available, then via the Discord (.supervisor bot command). If there is no supervisor available, supervisor is busy, or a supervisor has already spoken with the individual then a supervisor request can be denied. A member must wait up to 5 minutes for a supervisor, any longer is completely optional.
Supervisors are required to make verbal contact with the individual requesting a supervisor and their counsel if on scene. If the supervisor has determined they are not needed, they may leave.

**Desk Duty**

Normally used as a way of punishment or disciplinary action for those who have broken any laws or rules located throughout the SOP and Mayflower. Cadets and above may go on-duty as desk duty as long as they announce it through the radio (i.e. [callsign], 10-8, Plymouth Station, Desk Duty). While on desk duty you are still able to stop crime, however only if it is within the vicinity of the station (i.e From the desk to the bank is a good example of the vicinity).

**Probationary**

As a cadet after passing the academy stages and taking your oath you are expected to be on the best behavior for the next three days as any complaint may result in immediate termination. You are always expected to be on your best behavior even outside of the probationary stage. You are not allowed to carry, or use, long-guns during the period of time in which you are probationary. During this time you are still allowed to go about doing desk duty if you wish, this position will also occasionally be utilized as a punishment for rule/law breakers. If you have taken the oath, you are then allowed to do normal patrols on your own, however, do take note of the risk of termination.

**Officer**

After completing the academy, taking the oath, and probationary period, you will have received the rank of Police Officer, allowing you access to carry/use long-guns and do normal patrols. You will be expected to fulfill your patrol logs as well as carry out the duties required of you as a fully employed officer. At this position, you are open and free to potentially join a division in which the Plymouth Police Department has to offer.

**Random Vehicle Search Policy**

The Plymouth Police Department Office of the Chief of Police and Intelligence Operations Bureau Command holds the right to conduct any vehicle search on any employee without having to provide said reason. Failure to abide by this vehicle search will result in your immediate termination from the Lander Police Department. Any obstruction from other employees will be subject to disciplinary action.

**Operating during a City Lockdown**

While under a city lockdown, which can only be issued by the Office of the Chief of Police, all officers are required to do the following:

* Officers are required to equip themselves with Patrol or Plate Vests.
* Officers are required to use the LPD Jackalope as their patrol vehicles, unless told to do otherwise by command of a Captain+.
* Officers, who are not on probation, are required to continuously equip themselves with a Delino R21A or a Hawthorn 500. This is to be strapped to the front of the vest or slung on the officer.
* Officers are required to pay very close attention to any commands being issued by the Office of the Chief of Police via the announcements channel.
* Officers are to disregard any minor traffic infractions during City Lockdowns.
* Officers are required to patrol with a partner. Cadets and probationary officers do count towards this partner requirement.

**Section 6 - Information, Media, & Ride Alongs**

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**Classifications of Department Documents**

*Classified Information:*

* Information on gangs.
* Information related to PPD operations.
* Information given to you directly that is not on the spreadsheet.
* Edit links to documents.
* IOB Information and documents or Personnel records
* Unless requested by the Attorney General, LETI Director, or another law enforcement agency.
* Unless declassified by the Intelligence Operations Bureau.
* USE COMMON SENSE!
*Declassified Information:*
* Information regarding entry or employment.
* Approved public documents or releases.

**Releasing of information to the public**

Members should not be handing any information to the public unless delegated to do so by the Office of the Chief of Police or this handbook. Releasing classified information could result in termination and/or disciplinary action.

*Sending someone an application, FAQ document, etc is completely acceptable.*

**Tampering with Department Resources**

Tampering with department resources will result in the immediate termination with banishment from all Mayflower Discords & Games.

**Information Requests or Orders**

Members of the department should not give any restricted information to outside enforcement or investigative bodies without permission from the Office of the Chief of Police.

**Press Briefings**

The Office of the Chief of Police, Captains, and the Community Relations Officers may host press briefings or public releases. No other member should host or speak at a briefing or meeting without approval.

**Ride Alongs**

Ride alongs can be given by any officer with the permission of their Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or above.Any members of the Community Relations unit may give ride alongs at anytime without permission

**Ride Along Rules:**

* No Firearms or Weapons, excluding a service weapon (B-17) for off duty LEOs.
* Inform the subject to stay in the vehicle.
* Inform the subject not to interfere with scenes or suspects.
* Special divisions must get supervisor approval before giving ride alongs unless it is public relations.
* At any time the officer may terminate the ride along for any reason.

**Section 7 - Plymouth Police Academy**

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**Requirements of Entry**

In order to enter the Plymouth Police Department the following must be correct:

1. Citizen of the State of Mayflower.
1. No citations or arrests on record up to two weeks.
1. Is in the PPD discord server.

**Entry Process**

There are 6 steps into becoming a Plymouth Police Officer. If you pass one stage, you go onto the next:

1. Employment
1. Pass the application.
1. Pass the interview.
1. Acceptance
1. Get accepted into the Plymouth Police Department.
1. Get your roles within the Plymouth Police Department Discord.
1. Briefing and Expectations
1. You will be briefed and taught the PPD expectations.
1. Cadet Training
1. Finish your training with the Field Training Unit.
1. Final Assessment and Probationary Period
1. Be assessed and finish your probationary period. (Must take oath.)
1. Become a fully fledged Plymouth Police Officer

**Cadet Guidelines**

**These guidelines are to be followed to ensure that you, as a Cadet, do not violate the Zero Tolerance Policy automatically placed on all cadets.**

1. Cadets are not permitted to dispense or use long guns (R21A, Hawthorn 500)
1. Cadets are not permitted to take any equipment off duty with the exception of flashlights.
1. Cadets, while on team, are only permitted to perform Desk Duty if they have completed Phase 1, and Stage 1 Ride Along. Please reference the Desk Duty policy for more information.
1. Cadets cannot spawn or drive any vehicles while on the team.
1. Unless spawning a vehicle to check for roof number & license plate. Cannot drive said vehicle.
1. Cadets cannot leave the station’s vicinity without explicit permission from a Captain+.
1. Cadets may go on ride-alongs with any FTU.
1. Cadets are expected not to go near the parking lot unless told to do so or dealing with a high risk situation.
1. Cadets can perform arrests with supervision of an MPO+ or FTU.
1. Cadets can issue citations with supervision of a PO+ or FTU.
1. Cadets can detain individuals if needed, so long as they request a supervisor.

**A Cadet has the following to choose from for their loadout:**

* 1 Bennetti 17
* 1-3 9mm magazines
* A Cadet can carry up to 3x 9mm magazines (1 loaded, 2 extra) for their Bennetti 17.
* 1-3 handcuffs
* 1 TI26 Taser
* 1-2 Cartridges
* 1 Flashlight
* 1 Baton
* Radio

**Probationary Guidelines**

These guidelines are to be followed to ensure that you, as a Probationary Officer, do not violate the Zero Tolerance Policy automatically placed on all probationary officers.

* Probationary Officers are not permitted to dispense or use long guns (R21A, Hawthorn 500)
* Probationary Officers may dispense and use any other equipment, whatever that they deem necessary for their patrol.
* Probationary Officers may only patrol in the Marked Classic Crusader.
* Probationary Officers may arrest and/or cite any individual without supervision.
* Probationary Officers may not take any equipment off duty, excluding a flashlight.
* Probationary Officers are permitted to conduct ride-alongs so long as they obey the ridealong policies stated in this Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
* Probationary Officers may not take Cadets on a ride-along.
* Probationary Officers may patrol on their own, so long as they abide by the policies stated in this Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

Chief of Police
J_thevader

Deputy Chief of Police
28PJ