# Port Authority Police Department: Departmant Operations Manual
> CLASSIFICATION: CRITICAL
> VALIDITY: 1/20/2025 - 1/20/2026
> AUTHORIZED BY: Commissioner localsmad
> AUTHORIZED TO VIEW: Port Authority PD Employees
> OWNER OF DOM: Deputy Commissioner DataXRY

>To provide cutting-edge law enforcement services to protect the region and those who transverse it.

## ART. I - DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTORY
### SECTION. I - POLICY MANUAL
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Manual of the Port Authority Police Department is hereby established and shall be referred to as the Department Operations Manual or manual. The manual is a statement of current policies, rules, and guidelines to the department. All members of the service are to conform to this manual.

#### SUBSECTION. II - POLICY
Except where otherwise expressly stated, the provisions of the Department Operations Manual shall be considered as guidelines. It is recognized that the work of law enforcement is not always predictable and circumstances may arise which warrant departure from these guidelines. It is the intent of this manual to be viewed from an objective standard, taking into consideration the sound discretion entrusted to members of this department under the circumstances reasonably available at the time of any incident.

#### SUBSECTION. III - DISCLAIMER
The provisions contained in the Department Operations Manual are not intended to create an employment contract nor any employment rights or entitlements. The policies contained within in the Department Operations Manual are for the internal use of the Port Authority Police Department and shall not be construed to create a higher standard or duty of care for civil or criminal liability against the State of Mayflower, its officials or members. Violations of any provision of any policy contained within the Department Operations Manual shall only form the basis for department administrative action, training or discipline. The Port Authority Police Department reserves the right to revise any policy content, in whole or in part.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - AUTHORITY
The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief of Police Operations shall be considered the ultimate authority for the content and adoption of the provisions of the Department Operations Manual and shall ensure compliance with all applicable local laws. The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Police Operations, or the authorized designee is authorized to issue General Orders, which shall modify those provisions of the manual to which they pertain. General Orders shall remain in effect until such time as they may be permanently incorporated into the manual.

#### SUBSECTION. V - REVISION TO POLICIES
All revisions to the Department Operations Manual will be provided to each member on or before the date the policy becomes effective. Each member will be required to acknowledge that they have reviewed the revisions and shall seek clarification from an appropriate supervisor as needed.

Each Division/Unit Commander will ensure that members under their command are aware of any Department Operations Manual revisions.

All department members suggesting revision of the contents of the Department Operations Manual shall forward their written suggestions to their Bureau Commanders, who will consider the recommendations and forward them to Department Administration.

### SECTION. II - OATH OF OFFICE
#### SUBSECTION. I - DEFINITION
The Oath of Office is a mandatory pledge that must be sworn by all members of the Port Authority Police Department. it signifies each officer’s commitment to the principles and responsibilities of their role, binding them to the values and leadership of the department and the State of Mayflower.

#### SUBSECTION. II - OATH TEXT
The following oath must be administered to all officers as part of their formal induction into the Port Authority Police Department:
- “I do hereby pledge and declare to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Mayflower, and to faithfully discharge my duties as a police officer in the Port Authority Police Department to the best of my ability. I will uphold the rights and dignity of all those I am sworn to protect and serve. I will protect the lives and property of all those in need, act with honor and integrity, and respect the laws and ethical standards governing my conduct. So help me God.”

#### SUBSECTION. III - OATH ADMINISTRATION
The Oath of Office must be administered by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Police Operations, or a designated senior officer. The oath is taken in the presence of department officials and must be recorded in the officer’s personnel file.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - OATH AFFIRMATION
Upon taking the Oath of Office, officers must affirm their understanding and commitment to the principles and responsibilities it represents. Any failure to adhere to the oath may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to internal reviews and potential termination from the department.

# ART. II - DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
### SECTION. I - RANK STRUCTURE
#### SUBSECTION. I - COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner is the highest-ranking official in the department and serves as its chief executive. Appointed directly by the Governor, the Commissioner is responsible for overseeing department operations, setting policing policies, managing personnel, ensuring public safety, and fostering community trust.

#### SUBSECTION. II - DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Deputy Commissioner is the department's second-in-command and the department's chief administrative officer and outranks all uniformed officers (including the Chief of Police Operations).

#### SUBSECTION. III - CHIEF OF POLICE OPERATIONS
The Chief of Department is the highest-ranking uniformed member of the department. The Chief of Department is directly appointed by the Commissioner and has the authority to appoint their own top staff, who are in command of various key bureaus and functions.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - ASSISTANT CHIEF
The Assistant Chief is the Chief’s most trusted advisor, assisting them in any manner necessary to facilitate the mission and goals of the department.

#### SUBSECTION. V - CAPTAIN
The department has 2 bureaus and each are headed by a Captain. These Captains command dozens of uniformed employees. All Captains report directly to the Chief of Police Operations.

#### SUBSECTION. VI - LIEUTENANT
Lieutenants mainly serve as commanders for divisions. Captains of divisions are tasked with certain administrative management duties and are responsible for appointing Sergeants in their assigned divisions.

#### SUBSECTION. X - SERGEANT
The Sergeants of the department are mostly used as squad supervisors or unit supervisors. Sergeants are appointed by lieutenants of their division.

#### SUBSECTION. XI - DETECTIVE
Detectives are members of investigative commands such as the Criminal Investigations Division or Police Integrity Unit. Detectives are not considered supervisors, however at events involving their expertise, they are granted limited command authority to ensure their mission is accomplished.

#### SUBSECTION. XII - POLICE OFFICER
Police Officers are the basic rank of all members of the Port Authority Police Department who have passed the Police Academy. Police Officers are typically assigned to uniformed functions in patrol units, as well a special units.

#### SUBSECTION. XIII - RECRUIT OFFICER
Recruit Officers are Police Officers who are currently undergoing training. Upon completion of the Police Academy and their probationary period, they will be moved out of training units and into patrol.

### SECTION. II - ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
#### SUBSECTION. I - FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
The Field Operations Bureau is the largest of three bureaus in the department, overseeing the majority of uniformed officers on patrol, responsible for outreach with the community and answering calls for service.

The Patrol Services Division is the largest division of the department. The division is divided into multiple precints which is further divided into multiple patrol squads. They are responsible for patrolling the city to prevent crime from occurring, witness and take action when crime does occur in their presence.

The Patrol Services Division consists of:
- Patrol Squad A
- Patrol Squad B

The Administrative Services Division is responsible for conducting events with the community, inform the public of news regarding the department. It is additionally responsible for the design, development, facilitation and supervision of the Port Authority Police Academy.

The Administrative Services Division consists of:
- Community Affairs Unit
- Police Academy Unit

#### SUBSECTION. II - SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
The Special Operations Bureau comprises personnel with highly specialized training, expertise, and equipment to support other PAPD units involved in operations on the ground. Members of this bureau receive rigorous training and are often cross-trained in multiple disciplines in order to ensure that officers are prepared for all situations they encounter. Under the Captain of Special Operations, theres two divisions, which are Field Support Division and Criminal Investigations Division.

**Units of Field Support**
The Emergency Services Unit is specially trained to respond to emergency and rescue operations that arise at Port Authority facilities or in other jurisdictions when their expertise is requested and are currently assigned to various facilities throughout the Port Authority.

The Port Authority Police Department Counter Terrorism/THREAT (Tactical Hardening Response Emergency Activation Team) Unit was established to deter, detect and respond to acts of terrorism and disorder. The THREAT Unit provides rapid, deployable manpower to support facility police operations with specialized abilities and equipment.

**Units of Criminal Investigations**
The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit was created to enforce Motor Carrier Safety Rules and Regulations, which governs the safe interstate transport of all vehicular commercial traffic. The Unit’s primary focus is the removal of trucks transporting illegal goods from public roadways.

The Cargo Theft Unit was created to investigate cases involving cargo getting stolen from ports owned by the Port Authority of Mayflower.

### SECTION. III - DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE & SCOPE
Department Directives establish interdepartmental communication that may be used by Department Administration to make immediate changes to policy and procedure. Department Directives will immediately modify or change and supersede sections of this manual for a period of seven (7) days. After this period of time, the directive will be incorporated into policy or procedure.

#### SUBSECTION. II - DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTIVE PROTOCAL
Departmental Directives will be incorporated into the manual, as required, upon approval. Department Directives will modify existing policies or create a new policy as appropriate and will be rescinded upon incorporation into the manual.

Any Departmental Directives issued after publication of the manual shall be numbered consecutively starting with the last two digits of the year, followed by the number “01”. For example, 25-01 signifies the first Department Directive for the year 2025.

#### SUBSECTION. III - AUTHORITY
The Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Department, or an authorized designee shall issue the Department Directives.

# ART. III - GENERAL REGULATIONS
### SECTION. I - GENERAL STANDARDS
#### SUBSECTION. I - DEFINITION
The Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) has established a comprehensive set of standards and goals that all members are expected to meet consistently. This policy outlines the standards and rules regarding insubordination, ensuring that officers understand the boundaries of acceptable behavior to avoid potential administrative actions against them.

#### SUBSECTION. II - ON-DUTY STANDARDS
The PAPD mandates strict adherence to its On-Duty Standards, which are to be followed by all officers at all times:

- All officers must maintain a professional demeanor, displaying maturity and respect toward both the public and fellow employees within the PAPD and other departments. Officers are expected to avoid engaging in arguments, conflicts, or any actions that could harm the department or its reputation.
- Officers are required to uphold a high degree of maturity when interacting with the public, reflecting the department's commitment to community trust and respect.
- Officers must adhere to in-game rules, departmental SOPs, and server rules within both the Department’s Communication Server and the State of Mayflower Discord. Officers must also ensure compliance with all development mandates.
- Officers are required to take appropriate action upon witnessing or receiving evidence of a crime.
- Officers are prohibited from giving, donating, or transferring money to citizens while on duty unless approved by the Police Integrity Unit.

#### SUBSECTION. III - OFF-DUTY STANDARDS
The Port Authority Police Department shall outline its portions regarding Off-Duty standards to current members of the Department, which will be expected to be followed at all times.

- Off-duty officers must follow all in-game rules, state laws, and server rules within both the Department’s Communications Server and the State of Mayflower Discord. They must comply with all laws in the State of Mayflower while off-duty.
- Engaging in criminal activity while off-duty is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action by the Department Administration and Police Integrity Unit.
- Off-duty officers are expected to represent the department positively, maintaining a professional demeanor as if they were on duty.
- Off-duty officers are prohibited from participating in or affiliating with any criminal organizations or gangs.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - RADIO STANDARDS
The PAPD requires all officers to maintain clear and accurate radio communications. Misconduct, including the transmission of false information or unnecessary messages (including panic buttons), is strictly prohibited in all public radio communications. Exceptions may be granted for specialized events such as Developer Events.

#### SUBSECTION. V - DEPARTMENT DISCORD STANDARDS
Officers must review and adhere to all State of Mayflower Discord rules within its servers. Severe violations of these rules will result in disciplinary action, including potential termination. Officers found engaging in mass violations, including threatening, abusive, or toxic behavior, will be subject to moderation action and Police Integrity review. Repeated violations will result in termination, and a Zero-Tolerance Policy may be imposed on the individual.

#### SUBSECTION. VI - DUTY TO UPDATE
The PAPD is committed to supporting its officers, including providing assistance during legal challenges. Officers must notify the Police Integrity Command and any relevant employees in the Legal Affairs Unit if they face legal issues. Officers must report the following incidents to the PIU Lieutenant and their respective Captain within 48 hours of notification:
- Arrest
- Prosecution by the Department of Justice
- Subject to a court order, including arrest or search warrants
- Revocation of any licenses

Failure to report any of these actions will result in suspension or termination, depending on the severity of the offense.

#### SUBSECTION. VII - CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION AND AFFILIATION
The PAPD recognizes the presence of criminal or gang organizations within the State of Mayflower that pose significant threats. Officers are strictly prohibited from joining, affiliating with, or participating in any activities related to these organizations, including joining any Discord servers associated with criminal individuals. Non-compliance with this policy will result in immediate termination and blacklisting.

#### SUBSECTION. VII - INSUBORDINATION POLICY
Officers holding the rank of Sergeant or above are considered Command Staff. Any lawful order issued by Command Staff, whether in-game or via Discord, must be complied with fully and promptly. Officers may refuse orders only if they believe the order violates the department's SOPs, is illegal, or is ethically questionable. Failure to comply with a lawful and reasonable order will be considered insubordination, resulting in disciplinary action, including potential termination, depending on the severity of the infraction.

#### SUBSECTION. VIII - OUTLINING SECTION I
While Section 1 mandates professionalism at all times, the PAPD acknowledges that officers may occasionally engage in lighthearted activities while on duty. However, when interacting with fellow officers, civilians, and high-ranking government officials, officers are expected to demonstrate the utmost professionalism. Officers represent the department and are held to a high standard, especially when the situation demands it.

### SECTION. II - RIDE ALONGS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
The Ride-Along Program aims to foster transparency and community engagement by allowing civilians to observe and experience the daily operations of the Port Authority Department (PAPD). This program is designed to educate participants on police procedures and provide an opportunity for community members to gain a deeper understanding of law enforcement work.

#### SUBSECTION. II - ELIGIBILITY
**Criminal Affiliation:** Participants must not be affiliated with any criminal organizations or gangs within the game. Those with a known association with such groups will be excluded from the Ride-Along Program.

**Behavior History:** Participants should have a history of good behavior and compliance with game rules and server guidelines. Individuals with a record of disruptive behavior or repeated violations may be deemed ineligible.

**Moderation Status:** Participants must be in good standing with game moderation. This includes having no active bans  and maintaining a positive reputation within the game's community.

**Prior Approval:** The supervising officer has the discretion to approve or deny participation based on any additional criteria deemed relevant to ensure the safety and integrity of the ride-along experience.

#### SUBSECTION. III - TERMS
All individuals wishing to participate in a Ride-Along with the Port Authority Police Department must agree to the following terms before their participation is confirmed:
- Terms for Participation:
- “I, (Name), affirm that I have voluntarily requested to participate in a Ride-Along with the Port Authority Police Department. I understand the inherent risks involved in police work and recognize that I may be exposed to various dangers, including those associated with riding in a marked police vehicle during patrols, responding to emergency calls, or encountering criminal activities. I assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages that may result from my participation in this program. I hereby release and forever discharge the Port Authority Police Department, the State of Mayflower, and its agents, servants, and employees (collectively referred to as the STATE) from all actions, causes of action, suits, debts, sums of money, accounts, damages, judgments, claims, and demands which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns may have now or in the future against the STATE arising from my participation in the Ride-Along Program, including but not limited to, riding in a Port Authority Police Department vehicle and any related activities.
- Participants must sign and acknowledge these terms prior to their ride-along. Failure to agree to these terms will result in ineligibility for participation in the Ride-Along Program.

### SECTION. III - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
#### SUBSECTION. I - POLICE OFFICER
- Perform duty in uniform as directed by competent authority or as indicated at roll call.
- Patrolling with your partner ensures mutual safety. This is a requirement when 4 or more Patrol Officers are online.
- Monitor portable radio.
- Proceed to post or assignment as directed by supervisor, if any.
- Be aware of, and inspect post for conditions requiring police attention.
- Report conditions not requiring immediate attention over radio.
- Render necessary police service in assigned area and as otherwise directed.
- Maintain activity log.
- Give attention to crime hazards.
- Investigate suspicious conditions and circumstances encountered.

#### SUBSECTION. II - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OFFICER
- Establish personal contact with community groups and attend meetings as necessary.
- Perform the duties of Police Officer when not conducting the duties of Community Affairs Officer.
- Community Affairs Officers may use whatever means they see fit to boost engagement and public relations.

#### SUBSECTION. III - TRAINING OFFICER
- Perform duty in uniform as directed by competent authority or as indicated at roll call.
- Supervise Probationary Police Officers.
- Host phases and classes on various fields of police work.
- Evaluate trainee performance and grade work accordingly.
- Provide guidance and support to new officers.
- Maintain records of trainee performance and progress.
- Perform the duties of Police Officer when not conducting the duties of Training Officer.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - LEGAL COUNSEL
- Review new legislation and case laws relevant to public safety and the department.
- Release Legal Bulletins regarding such legislation and case laws.
- Be available for members of the service to consult.
- At sensitive incidents and mobilizations, direct police action as needed and when legal.
- Represent the department at legal proceedings.
- If employed as a Police Officer+ with Legal Counsel as secondary, perform the duties of Police Officer when not conducting the duties of Legal Counsel. If employed as a civilian, no law enforcement powers will be given.

#### SUBSECTION. V - DETECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
- Perform duty in professional attire or civilian clothes, depending on assignment.
- Perform assigned investigations in a timely manner.
- Collect all investigative and intelligence information regarding involved suspects, victims, witnesses, incidents, locations, areas, vehicles, objects, or activities in a timely manner.
- Document investigative actions in a timely manner and associated records and materials are properly preserved, maintained, secured and archived.
- Perform the duties of Police Officer when not conducting the duties of Detective Investigator.

#### SUBSECTION. VI - UNIT SUPERVISOR
- Perform duty in uniform.
- Supervise all police operations while performing duty.
- Conduct roll call, whenever necessary, and assign Police Officers to posts as necessary.
- Patrol command in uniform.
- Direct RMP units to resume patrol when their services are no longer required.
- Supervise member’s performance of duty and closely evaluate member’s activity.
- If assigned to Patrol Services Division, prepare weekly activity reports.
- Note the amount of each member’s submitted activity logs.
- Submit unit activity report to Commanding Officer.

#### SUBSECTION. VII - COMMANDING OFFICER
- Command a division or similar organization within the department.
- Be responsible for:
- Proper performance of functions assigned to command.
- Efficiency and discipline of personnel assigned to command.
- Informing members of command of current directives and orders.
- Reviewing and approving members of command’s requests for leave.
- Patrol and administrative functions of command.
- Respond to major radio runs and calls for service which concern the command.
- Review submitted activity reports for units within the command.
- Delegate administrative tasks as follows:
- Assign a Sergeant and Lieutenant as a Unit Supervisor of units within the command.
- Closely monitor uniformed members of the service assigned to command.
- Perform duty in uniform whenever practical.
- Act as the senior-problem solving coordinator for the command.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the command and modify it, if necessary.

#### SUBSECTION. VIII - BUREAU COMMANDER
- Be responsible for and ensure efficiency of all police operations within the assigned bureau.
- Develop bureau specific plans and implement police strategies to reduce crime and fear of crime.
- Ensure administrative and operational responsibilities of subordinates are performed properly and effectively.
- Convene meetings, as needed, with Commanding Officers of commands within the assigned bureau to discuss command-level management issues and to resolve challenges faced by members of the service.

#### SUBSECTION. IX - CHIEF OF POLICE OPERATIONS
- Be responsible for and ensure efficiency of all police operations within the department.
- Develop department-wide plans and implement police strategies to reduce crime and fear of crime.
- Ensure administrative and operational responsibilities of subordinates are performed properly and effectively.
- Convene meetings, as needed, with Bureau Commanders to discuss command-level management issues and to resolve challenges faced by members of the service.
- Review and approve proposals for citywide policing initiatives.
- Perform duty in uniform whenever practical.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the department and modify it, if necessary.

### SECTION. IV - RADIO USAGE
#### SUBSECTION. I - RADIO CODES
- 10-0; Use Caution - Used when a suspect could harm you or other officers.
- 10-4; Understood/Copy - Used when speaking to another officer over the radio, showing you understand.
- 10-5; Requesting "Special" Units - Used to request FD/Medical [Non-LE depts]
- 10-7; Currently unavailable - Used when you are going on break temporarily and coming back.
- 10-8; Currently in service - Used to go on duty. Use your jurisdiction when calling 10-8.
- EX: 10-8, Lander City Limits.
- 10-9; Out of Service/Off-Duty - Used when going off-team/leaving game.
- 10-20; Location - Your location/asking for a location.
- 10-22; Arrived On Scene - Used when you arrive on scene to a call over the radio.
- 10-23; Suspect in Custody - Used when you arrest someone.
- EX: [CALLSIGN], 10-23 [X of Arrested], [Reason/Charge(s)]
- 10-32; Non-Immediate Backup needed - Used when you need police assistance that is not dire.
- 10-56; Enroute to Scene - Used when you are responding to a call via the radio.
- 10-58; Emergency Assistance Needed - Used when your life is in danger or another person's life is and needs immediate help.

#### SUBSECTION. II - RADIO TERMINOLOGY
- Traffic; Refers to a traffic stop.
- Felony Traffic; Refers to conducting a felony stop.
- Civil; refers to a civil dispute.
- Active shooter; Refers to an individual armed with a firearm who is deemed an active threat toward members of the public who are presently discharging their firearm.
- Riot; Refers to a large group of individuals acting in a dangerous or unruly manner.
- BOLO; Be On The Lookout.
- CLEAR ONE [Username]; The game's radio dispatch will automatically search for that user's criminal record over the radio as well as any warrants.
- CLEAR PLATE [Plate]; The game's radio dispatch will automatically search for the owner of the vehicle with that plate.

#### SUBSECTION. III - RADIO ETIQUETTE
Members of the service, while using the in-game text radio should maintain brevity and professionalism, especially when directing messages to outside agencies. Use radio codes and terminology to preserve the amount of characters used, allowing for more information to be transferred in a shorter amount of time.  Members of the service, if able, should instead communicate through voice channels rather than text, due to Roblox’s chat filter which may censor messages which are vital to your safety and survival, potentially leading to grave injury or death.

### SECTION. V - SEARCH AGREEMENT
#### SUBSECTION. I - DEFINITION
The Search Agreement serves to establish the expectation that all members of the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) will comply with lawful orders for the search of their vehicle and person when such searches are deemed necessary. This agreement underscores the Department's commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct and integrity within the force. Compliance with these orders is mandatory, and refusal to comply may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

#### SUBSECTION. II - AUTHORIZATION
The Port Authority Police Department reserves the right to conduct random searches of officers’ vehicles and persons at any time, as authorized by the Police Integrity Unti or the Department Administration. These searches are conducted to ensure that all officers adhere to departmental standards and maintain the integrity expected of them. Officers are required to comply with these lawful orders, whether the search is conducted by members of the Detective Bureau or other authorized personnel. Failure to comply with an ordered or random search will result in disciplinary action by the Police Integrity Unit, which may include suspension, demotion, or termination. Additionally, members of the Administration may authorize and conduct random searches of any officer with approval from the Department Administration.

#### SUBSECTION. III - POLICE INTEGRITY UNIT
The Police Integrity Unit is granted the authority to conduct monthly vehicle searches of all PAPD officers to ensure compliance with departmental standards. These searches are part of routine oversight to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the department. Police Integrity Investigators may also conduct searches as part of an active investigation involving any officer within the Department. Before conducting any search, Investigators must notify their Immediate Supervisor to ensure proper procedural adherence. Officers who fail to comply with these searches will face immediate termination from the Department.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
In the event that an PAPD officer is under investigation for criminal charges, the officer retains the right to refuse a search of their vehicle unless explicit consent is provided by the officer or a legal search warrant is obtained. This provision ensures that officers' rights are protected under the law, even when they are under investigation. However, refusal to consent to a search may still be considered as part of the overall investigation and could have implications depending on the circumstances of the case. All such actions must be documented and conducted in strict accordance with legal standards to protect the integrity of the investigation and the rights of the officer involved.

### SECTION. VI - ACTIVITY LOGS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Port Authority Police Department will require its officers to follow the set activity policy. This is where Uniformed Officers are expected to meet a required quota of Patrol Logs in a given week before they are due, which if failed to meet, will result in a strike, or any other punishable action against them.

#### SUBSECTION. II - PATROL LOG SUBMISSION QUOTA
The Port Authority Police Patrol Log Submission Quota are done to ensure activity is maintained within the Uniformed Officers. All log information can be discussed with Officers immediate Supervisors. Officers are expected to meet a set quota which can be found down below.

**Regular Patrol Squads**
- Must have a Start Time and End Time.
- Must contain two images.
- Each image must contain the players taskbar with the timestamp and date.
- Officer may submit an unlimited amount of patrol logs in 1 week.
- Patrol logs must be a minimum of 20 minutes long to be validated.
- Weekly logs are to be a minimum of 60 minutes.
- Must show player list.
- Must show full-screen.

The Patrol Log Submission requirements shall be edited at any given moment or time by the Patrol Services Division or Department Administration, and can be canceled at the discretion of the Administration.

### SECTION. VII - ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
#### SUBSECTION. I - DEFINITION
The Port Authority Police Department enforces a Zero-Tolerance Policy applicable to all members of the Department. This policy mandates strict enforcement of rules and regulations, particularly in response to any violations of departmental policies. The Zero-Tolerance Policy is administered by the Police Integrity Unit and the Department Administration, ensuring that any violations are met with more severe disciplinary measures than those typically applied. Officers subject to this policy are thereby on notice that they may face heightened penalties for infractions, including but not limited to suspension, demotion, or termination.

#### SUBSECTION. II - RECRUITS AND PROBATIONARY OFFICERS
Recruits and Probationary Officers are automatically subject to the Zero-Tolerance Policy. This policy is in place to underscore the Department's commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct and performance from the outset of an officer's career. The Department Administration, Police Academy Unit, and Police Integrity Unit retain the authority to terminate employment of any Recruit or Probationary Officer who violates departmental policies while under this policy, ensuring that all personnel understand the gravity of their responsibilities and the expectations placed upon them.

#### SUBSECTION. III - DEPARTMENT WIDE
The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or the Chief of Police Operations holds the authority to implement a department-wide Zero-Tolerance Policy. This measure may only be enacted when there is a demonstrable decline in the Department’s overall standards, such as widespread non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or failure in the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary actions. The issuance of a department-wide Zero-Tolerance Policy is a significant step aimed at restoring discipline and accountability across the entire Department.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - DIVISION WIDE
Division Commanders in the Port Authority Police Department may implement a Zero-Tolerance Policy within their divisions with approval from their Bureau Commander. This policy can be enacted to address lapses in standards or conduct. Upon implementation, the Division Commander must promptly notify their Bureau Commander, Police Integgrity, and Department Administration to ensure proper oversight. The policy remains in effect until the Division Commander confirms that the division has returned to the required standards of conduct and performance.

# ART. IV - LAW AND JUSTICE
### SECTION. I - USE OF FORCE
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there’s no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of the department is expected to use these guidelines to make such decisions in a professional, impartial and reasonable manner. This policy adheres to applicable local laws.

#### SUBSECTION. II - DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
- Deadly Force - The intentional use of a firearm or other instrument that creates a high probability of death or great bodily harm.
- Feasible - Reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest of lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person.
- Force - The application of physical techniques or tactics or weapons to another person. It is not an use of force when a person allows themself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed or restrained.
- Imminent - “About to happen” An imminent threat is an immediate threat.
- Totality of the Circumstances - All facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, taken as a whole, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force.
- Great Bodily Harm - A bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death.
- Objectively Reasonable - This term means that, in determining the necessity for force and the appropriate level of force, officers shall evaluate each situation in light of the known circumstances, including, but not limited to: the severity of the alleged crime, whether the suspect poses an imminent threat to the safety of officers and/or others and whether the suspect is actively resisting or attempting to evade the arrest by flight.

#### SUBSECTION. III - POLICY
The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and the law enforcement community. Members of the service are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties.

Members of the service must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations. This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of enforcement duties.

The Port Authority Police Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation, and a careful balancing of all interests.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT
Any member of the service present and observing another law enforcement officer or a member using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances, shall when in a position to do so, intercede to prevent the unreasonable force and shall report these observations to a supervisor as soon as feasible.

#### SUBSECTION. V - USE OF FORCE
Members of the service shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and circumstances perceived by the MOS at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

The reasonableness of force will be judged from the perspective of a reasonable MOS on the scene at the time of the incident. Any evaluation of reasonableness must allow the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force that reasonably appears necessary in a particular situation, with limited information and in circumstances that are tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving.

Given that no policy can realistically predict every possible situation an MOS might encounter, members of the service are entrusted to use well-reasoned discretion in determining the appropriate use of force in each incident.

It is also recognized that circumstances may arise in which members of the service reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use any of the tools, weapons or methods provided by the department. An MOS may find it more effective or reasonable to improvise their response to rapidly unfolding conditions that they are confronting. In such circumstances, the use of any improvised device or methods must nonetheless be reasonable and utilized only to the degree that reasonably appears necessary to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

While the ultimate objective of every law enforcement encounter is to avoid or minimize injury, nothing in this policy requires an MOS to retreat or be exposed to possible physical injury before applying reasonable force.

An MOS may escalate their use of force when a lower force option has failed, or when a lower force option would be clearly ineffective. An MOS may use force legitimately when it’s needed to achieve control in six specific situations:
- To achieve and maintain control of resistive subjects
- To detain persons reasonably suspected of criminal behavior
- To make lawful arrests
- To defend themselves or others
- To prevent escape
- To take person into custody for emergency detention or protective custody

An MOS may use reasonable force to arrest a person or execute a warrant.

#### SUBSECTION. VI - FACTORS IN REASONABLENESS OF FORCE
When determining whether to apply force and evaluating whether an officer has used reasonable force, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, as time and circumstances permit. These factors include but are not limited to:
- Immediacy and severity of the threat to officers or others.
- The conduct of the individual being confronted, as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time.
- The individual’s ability to understand and comply with officer commands (general understanding of language and compliance).
- Proximity of weapons or dangerous devices.
- The availability of other reasonable and feasible options and their possib;e effectiveness.
- Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual.
- Potential for injury to officers, suspects or others.
- Whether the individual appears to be resisting, attempting to evade arrest by flight, or is attacking the officer.
- The risk and reasonably foreseeable consequences of escape.
- Prior contacts with the individual or awareness of any propensity for violence.
- Any other exigent circumstances.

#### SUBSECTION. VII - USE OF FORCE TO SEIZE EVIDENCE
In general, members of the service may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence.

#### SUBSECTION. VIII - ALTERNATIVE TACTICS: DE-ESCALATION
When the circumstances reasonably permit, members of the service should use non-violent strategies and techniques to decrease the intensity of a situation, improve decision-making, improve communication, reduce the need of force, and increase voluntary compliance (ex. summoning additional resources, creating a plan, attempting a verbal persuasion).

Members of the service shall, when safe, reasonable and based on the totality of circumstances - attempt to persuade a subject to voluntarily comply or reduce the need to use a higher level of force.

Gaining voluntary compliance enhances officer and public safety, helps officers to defuse situations, mitigates unintended consequences, and establishes police legitimacy and community trust.

De-escalation procedures include:
- Creating distance and a buffer zone between the officer and the subject.
- Attempting to establish an effective line of communication with the subject.

Members of the service shall take into consideration a subject’s ability to understand and communicate effectively, present lawful orders, and request cooperation with clear and concise direction; and attempt to establish trust and cooperatively de-escalate the situation.

#### SUBSECTION. IX - DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS
When reasonable, the MOS shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make efforts to identify themself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the MOS has reasonable grounds to believe that the subject is aware of those facts.

Use of force is justified in the following circumstances involving imminent threat of imminent risk:
- An MOS may use deadly force to protect themself or others from what they reasonably believe is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
- An MOS may use deadly force to stop a fleeing subject when the officer has probable cause to believe that the individual has committed, or intends to commit a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of great bodily harm or death, and the MOS reasonably believes that there is an imminent risk of great bodily harm or death to any other person if the individual is not immediately apprehended. Under such circumstances, a verbal warning should precede the use of deadly force, where feasible.

Behavior that justifies the use of deadly force is that which has caused or imminently threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to the member of the service or any other person. The rules are:
- **Imminent** - For a subject’s threat to be considered imminent, three following criteria must be met:
- Intent
- Weapon
- Delivery system
- **Percussion** - Before usage of deadly force, it must be reasonably believed that all other options have been exhausted or would be ineffective. In other words, deadly force is always a last resort option. In many deadly-force situations, an MOS will not have time or ability to try other options - if feasible, an officer should give a verbal warning before firing, but in some cases it isn’t possible or desirable to do so. A verbal warning is feasible if the MOS has sufficient time, distance and/or cover from the subject posing a deadly threat, such that the verbal warning would not increase or prolong the danger to an officer or other innocent people.
- **Target Requirements** - If an MOS has determined that they face a threat that meets the requirements to permit the use of deadly force, and they hve decided to shoot, they must still fulfill three target requirements:
- Target acquisition
- Target identification
- Target isolation

One exception to the requirement for target isolation is the greater danger exception. This exception allows officers to shoot without target isolation if the consequences of not stopping the threat would be worse than the possibility of hitting an innocent person.

# ART. V - EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
### SECTION. I - LETHAL FIREARMS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
This policy provides guidelines for department-issued firearms. This policy does not apply to issues related to the use of a firearm that are addressed in the Use of Force policy.

#### SUBSECTION. II - AUTHORIZED FIREARMS & AMMUNITION
Members of the service shall only use firearms that are issued or approved by the Department. All other weapons not provided by the Department or any weapon prohibited or restricted by law or that is not covered elsewhere by department policy, may not be carried by members in the performance of their official duties without the express written authorization of the Chief of Department or above.

#### SUBSECTION. III - DEPARTMENT-ISSUED FIREARMS
The following Department-issued firearms may be used by any member of the service while on duty:
- Bennetti 17
- Delino R21A
- Hawthorne 500S
- Hawthorn 500

#### SUBSECTION. IV - DEPARTMENT-ISSUED AMMUNITION
Any member of service utilizing Department-issued Firearms in accordance with SUBSECTION III must use the appropriate ammunition issued by the department. The ammunition provided by the department is:
- 9mm
- 5.56mm
- 12-gauge shells

#### SUBSECTION. V - AUTHORIZED OFF-DUTY FIREARMS
The department allows the carrying of a single Bennetti 17 handgun off-duty for self-defense purposes. Members of service may carry no more than six (6) 9mm magazines off duty. Any other ammunition type issued by the department is not permitted to have off duty.

### SECTION II. - NON-LETHAL FIREARMS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of non-lethal weapons that are described in this policy.

#### SUBSECTION. II - POLICY
In order to control subjects who are violent or who demonstrate the intent to be violent, the Port Authority Police Department authorizes officers to use non-lethal weapons in accordance with the guidelines in this and the Use of Force policy.

#### SUBSECTION. III - TI26
The TI26 is intended to control a violent or potentially violent individual, or an individual that is attempting to harm themselves, while minimizing the risk of serious injury to officers, suspects, and subjects.

Only officers who have successfully completed Port Authority Police Academy may be issued and carry the taser. Officers shall only use the taser and cartridges issued by the Department. Uniformed officers who have been issued the taser shall wear the device in an approved holster on their person. Along with receiving a taser, an officer shall take at least 2 packs of TI26 cartridges.

The TI26 may be used when the circumstances perceived by the officer at the time indicate that such application is reasonably necessary to control a subject or suspect who is actively aggressive and the behavior imminently threatens serious physical harm to any person.

Mere flight from a pursuing officer, without other known circumstances or factors, is not good cause for the use of the taser to apprehend an individual. Officers however are authorized to use a taser on a fleeing suspect wanted or suspected of committing a crime involving violence. Officers are also authorized to use a taser on a fleeing subject that has verbalized and/or demonstrated that they will harm themselves or others and needs to be stopped without delay. Officers may use the taser to stop a foot pursuit, where other measures would be deemed ineffective or already exhausted.

#### SUBSECTION. III - BATON
The need to immediately control a suspect must be weighed against the risk of causing serious injury. The officers shall utilize the baton only on violent suspects in close situations, when attempting to drag a suspect out of their vehicle, or when attempting to lawfully search a vehicle by smashing the windows.

When carrying a baton, uniformed personnel shall carry the baton in its authorized holder on the equipment belt. Plainclothes may also carry a baton with or without an equipment belt.

### SECTION III. - UNIFORMS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
The uniform policy of the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) is established to ensure that uniformed officers and special assignment personnel will be readily identifiable to the public through the proper use and wearing of the department-issued uniforms.

#### SUBSECTION. II - WEARING OF UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
Members of service wear a uniform to be identified as a the law enforcement authority in society. A uniform also serves an equally important purpose, which is to identify the wearer as a source of assistance in an emergency, crisis or other time of need.
- Personnel shall wear only a uniform specified to their rank and assignment.
- Civilian attire shall not be worn in combination with any distinguishable part of a uniform.
- Uniforms are only to be worn while on-duty, or at other official department functions and events.

#### SUBSECTION. III - CLASS A UNIFORM
The Class A uniform is to be worn on special occasions, such as graduations, ceremonies or as directed. The uniform can also be worn on patrol during colder weathers. The Class A uniform includes a dark navy long sleeve dress shirt with a tie, paired with the uniform’s dark navy trousers, an 8-point cap, and duty belt.

#### SUBSECTION. V - PLAINCLOTHES
Members of the Special Operations Bureau have the ability to wear civilian clothing when doing undercover operations. Captain and above also get the ability to wear plain clothing. When wearing plainclothes, detectives can wear armbands to assist uniformed members of the service in identifying friendly forces in tense situations. Detectives may also wear the Plate Carrier in dangerous situations.
- All members of the service that go plainclothes MUST wear a PAPD standard-issued police badge if they are patrolling and are not performing their duties in an operation.

### SECTION IV. - VEHICLES
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a system of accountability to ensure department vehicles are used appropriately. This policy provides guidelines for on- and off-duty use of department vehicles and does not oblige the department to provide take-home vehicles.

#### SUBSECTION. II - POLICY
The Port Authority Police Department provides vehicles for department-related business and may assign patrol and unmarked vehicles based on a determination of operational efficiency, requirements for tactical deployments and other considerations.

#### SUBSECTION. III - VEHICLES & AUTHORIZATION
The following vehicles may be used by the department while following the given criteria in the department policies.

**Marked Vehicles**
“Marked Vehicles” have a proper mounted Federal Signal Vector lightbar and siren and PAPD markings on the vehicle’s body. They may be used by any member of the service, or a specific unit/division as defined under the restricted vehicle’s name. The following vehicles are classified as marked:
- PAPD Crusader
- PAPD Jackalope
- PAPD Utility
- Restricted to ESU Operatives

**Unmarked Vehicles**
Unmarked vehicles have no PAPD markings and no lightbar mounted on the roof. The vehicles are allowed to be painted any color at the cost of the user. Unmarked vehicles may only be used by Bureau Commanders, Emergency Services Unit, T.H.R.E.A.T Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, or other units/divisions as defined under the restricted vehicle’s name. The following vehicles are classified as unmarked:
- Unmarked Crusader
- Unmarked Classic Crusader
- Unmarked Jackalope

#### SUBSECTION. IV - USE OF VEHICLES
Unattended vehicles should be locked and secured at all times. Members of the service who exit a vehicle rapidly in an emergency situation or to engage in a foot pursuit must carefully balance the need to exit the vehicle quickly with the need to secure the vehicle.

# ART. VI - PERSONNEL
### SECTION. I - LEAVE OF ABSENCE
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
The Port Authority Police Department has mandatory requirements for any individual requesting a Leave of Absence. This will assist Officers understand what are the outlined requirements, how long they are able to go on leave for, and who is able to approve one.

#### SUBSECTION. II - SUBMISSION OF REQUESTED LEAVE
Officers who have submitted a Leave of Absence must notify their immediate supervisors of the requested leave of absence. Upon notification, the supervisor must review it accordingly and approve the leave as soon as it's submitted. Failure to do so will result in action taken against the supervisor for failing to maintain their duties.

The Port Authority Police Department shall limit the amount of time leaves can be requested.
- Officers may only take two (2) leave of absences every month. They may not go over this limit or be required to resign, or face punishable actions
- Officers may only submit a maximum of 14 day Leave of Absence. Officers may not submit any longer than the set maximum number.
- They may gain approval from their Bureau Commanders to go on a longer Leave of Absence.
- Officers may extend their Leave of Absence. This must be first brought to the attention and approved by their Bureau Commanders.
- Officers may not submit another Leave of Absence two days after their initial leave has ended.
- Officers may not submit a Leave of Absence that is more than 2 months long.
- Officers will be given the option to either to resign or have the option to shorten their patrol log requirements.
- Officers are not considered exempt from a week's patrol-log requirement if the Leave of Absence is requested on Wednesday or later on that week

### SECTION. I - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
This policy outlines the various disciplinary actions that may be taken by the Port Authority Police Department in response to violations of department rules, regulations, and conduct standards. Each action is designed to address different levels of infractions, ranging from minor misconduct to severe breaches of conduct.

#### SUBSECTION. II - TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

**Warning**
- A formal notification that an officer’s behavior or performance is unacceptable and must be corrected.
- A warning is documented in the officer’s personnel file and serves as a preliminary step before more severe disciplinary actions are considered.

**Verbal Warning**
- An oral reprimand given to an officer for minor infractions or performance issues.
- This action involves a direct conversation between the officer and their supervisor, addressing the issue and outlining expectations for improvement.

**Written Warning**
- A formal, written notice of an officer’s misconduct or performance issue.
- This document is placed in the officer’s personnel file and details the nature of the infraction, the required corrective action, and potential consequences of further violations.

**Administrative Leave**
- A disciplinary measure where an officer is required to forfeit accrued leave time as a penalty for misconduct.
- This action is used to address more serious infractions and is documented in the officer’s personnel file. The amount of leave forfeited will be proportional to the severity of the infraction.

**Probation**
- A probationary period during which an officer’s performance and conduct are closely evaluated before final dismissal.
- An officer placed on probation is given a second chance to improve their performance or behavior. The probation period will be monitored, and failure to meet the department’s standards during this time may result in termination.

**Suspension**
- A temporary removal of an officer from duty, either with or without pay, as a disciplinary measure.
- Suspension is used for serious infractions and serves as both a punishment and a period for the officer to reflect on their conduct. The duration of the suspension will be based on the severity of the violation.

**Termination**
- Termination of employment with the Port Authority Police Department due to severe or repeated violations of department rules.
- Dismissal is the most severe form of disciplinary action and is taken when an officer’s conduct or performance does not meet departmental standards despite previous corrective actions.

#### SUBSECTION. III - AUTHORIZATION AUTHORITY
Disciplinary actions may be initiated and authorized by the appropriate supervisory or administrative level, depending on the severity of the infraction. The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or Chief of Police Operations has the final authority on matters involving suspension or termination. All disciplinary actions are documented and reviewed to ensure fairness and consistency in enforcement.

Department Transfer Policy is defined as any member of Law Enforcement who actively works in their agency who wishes to seek a formal resignation and transfer into or out of the Port Authority Police Department. This will outline all expected requirements that must be met before one can leave or enter the department via transfer.

### SECTION. II - TRANSFER POLICY
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
Department Transfer Policy is defined as any member of Law Enforcement who actively works in their agency who wishes to seek a formal resignation and transfer into or out of the Port Authority Police Department. This will outline all expected requirements that must be met before one can leave or enter the department via transfer.

#### SUBSECTION. II - POLICY
The Port Authority Police Department has a plethora of mandatory requirements that must be met in order for one to transfer in or out of the department. Officers who wish to announce their resignation and transfer out of the department must follow these requirements found below. If at any moment, an individual is in direct violation of this policy, they will be denied their transfer and have their application discarded, or will be dishonorably discharged.
- Must not be under Administrative Leave
- Must not be under investigation by Police Integrity Unit
- Must not be Suspended
- Must not transfer into the department outside of their Application Intakes
- Must have requested approval from their direct supervisor for a transfer

If an officer is requesting transfer and is not in compliance with the aforementioned requirements, the requested transfer is to be denied.

### SECTION. III - DISCHARGE PROCEDURES
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
Discharge Procedures are set in place to ensure that any type of potential discharges, whether it may be an honorable, or a dishonorable discharge, are to follow the requirements set into play for it.

#### SUBSECTION. II - REQUIREMENTS
All Officers of the department will be required to serve at least a minimum of fourteen days within the department before being able to submit an official resignation.
- If an Officer resigns before serving the fourteen days, they are subject to a dishonorable discharge, rather than a general discharge.
- Officers who want to transfer into a different department MUST not be placed on Administrative Leave, suspended, or have an acting Police Integrity Investigation against them.
- Officers who wish to resign or transfer from the department must give a 24 hour notice to a Bureau Chief or higher before they resign/transfer out of the department.

Administration holds the right to update your Discharge Status at any given moment of time for any reason deemed appropriate.

#### SUBSECTION. III - RESIGNATION WHILE SUSPENDED OR ADMIN. LEAVE
Officers who resign without notice, or resign with notice while under Administrative Leave, or suspended will result in a blacklist depending on the severity of the case, and based on the length of the suspension issued to them by the Police Integrity Unit.

Those who leave while under investigation will be dishonorably discharged and given a default judgment on their case investigation.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - DISCHARGES
The following listed below shall define, and review the different types of discharges an Officer may receive.

**Honorable Discharge**
- An Honorable Discharge is issued to Officers who are in very good standings with the department, and have appropriately dedicated their time and effort into the Department. They will have also met all the requirements given in the previous section.
- To be able to qualify for an Honorable Discharge, the Officer must not have any active administration action on their record, and must have served in the department for over a month.

**General Discharge**
- A General Discharge may be referred to as a common resignation. This is when the Officer is actively leaving the department with an active strike, or punishable action on their record within the last 20 days.
- To qualify for a General Discharge, an officer must not be actively suspended, on Administrative Leave, Investigated by Police Integrity, and must have served less than a month.

**Dishonorable Discharge**
- A Dishonorable Discharge is issued to Officers when they have failed to meet any of the minimal requirements that are listed above. This is also issued after the conclusion of an Police Integrity Investigation when one has been terminated, or blacklisted from the Department. This ultimately means that the individual was at poor standings with the department.

### SECTION. IV - SERVICE OFFENSES
#### SUBSECTION. I - PURPOSE
This is to show the type of Investigations the Police Integrity Unit may conduct against any Officer when they have received a formal complaint. These are to be properly reviewed and are defined as such.

#### SUBSECTION. II - OFFENSES
The following service offenses shown below may result in action from an Police Integrity Investigation.

**Violations of State Laws**
- Violations of State Laws, should they be a Probationary Officer or Recruit Officer, they may face termination and prosecution if applicable. Should an Officer have violated the State’s Penal Code, they will be susceptible to the following:
- Depending on the Severity of the crime, they will be placed on Administrative Leave until the Department of Justice decides whether the Officer is responsible, should they be prosecuted.
- The Officer is also subject to an Police Integrity investigation conducted by the Department, in which interviews, evidence, and testimony will be brought into consideration. Should the Officer's actions constitute a violation of law, they may face a formal warning, suspension, or even termination.
- Should the Officer be involved in dealing firearms, they will be terminated and blacklisted from the Department.
- TIER: A/B

**Violations of State Legislation passed by State Senate and Signed by the Governor**
- Violation of a law passed by the State Senate, signed by the Governor and fully implemented into a law. Depending on the type of law that was broken and whether or not the law defines certain penalties, the employee in question will be susceptible to an Investigation.
- TIER: A/B

**Violation of the Department Handbook**
- This refers to the general policies and all written text in any authorized Standards Operating Procedure, or Handbook that has been allowed to be used for the duration of one’s time and stay in the Port Authority Police Department.
- Any violations should be promptly investigated by Police Integrity.
- TIER: A/B

**Insubordination**
- Not listening to a superior and neglecting the legal order from the supervisor that has authority over any subordinates to the supervisor during any situation, regardless of the event actively taking place. If you are given an objective by your superior, you are required to carry it out.
- This does not come into effect if the superior's order contradicts with State law, Department Handbooks, or is ethically questionable.
- TIER: C/D

**Neglect of Duty**
- Neglect is defined as the inaction to act despite having the legal obligation in a conceivable situation, therefore if the employee takes no action in a situation where they had the ability to solve or legal responsibility to act. This would lead them to be neglectful of their duties.
- An example may be ignoring your colleague on the radio when they have called for emergency assistance.
- TIER: C

**Falsifying Information/Forgery**
- Putting false information or forging on any Official Police Report, supervisors, or to members of the Police Integrity, whether it is regardless of a case or any normal report is falsifying information. This is commonly found to cover-up violations, situation or conceal evidence during an interrogation.
- Forgery is the aspect of lying, but the Supervisor has approved of an event or action to be taken when no such order was given.
- TIER: A

**Misconduct**
- Misconduct, whether it may be Gross or Felony, is the definition of abuse of power, for example. If an employee decides to falsely and randomly arrest an individual intentionally, or if a supervisor abuses his or her power such as ordering the arrest of an innocent individual.
- Another recreation, for example. If an Officer with no real authority exclaims that employees in his patrol-server are allowed to drive vehicles restricted in the DOM. An officer with no real authority may be defined as a Detective and lower unless given permission by a Supervisor or Individuals ranking Bureau Chief or higher.
- TIER: B

**Lying to Police Integrity Investigators**
- Lying or forging evidence to Police Integrity is a very serious and potential real impact that it may take in an Investigators Investigation. Any form of lying to attempt to lie to the investigators will automatically result in a Termination.
Investigators are conducting an interrogation in which the individual in question provides false information and lies to the investigators.
-TIER: A

**Abuse of Force/Excessive Force/Misuse of Force**
- The use of Force, is reiterated during Port Authority Police Academy, and is well outlined in the DOM. Employees should have a clear and conceivable chance to act differently in a situation on-duty, but choosing to use a different level of force may be commencing an abuse of force.
- If the employee had the chance to properly identify an individual that has been BOLO’d but chose to take deadly force will be commencing an abuse of force.
- If an employee who successfully restrains an individual with the shot of a taser, but ultimately decides to physically harm the individual instead of cuffing him or her by using a baton or another type of weapon is committing an offense that constitutes abuse of force. The employee had a clear opportunity to cuff the individual who was already immobilized, but decided to cause physical harm.
- TIER: A/B

**Failure to Comply with Police Integrity**
- Failing to answer Police Integrity Investigators question during a questioning or the inaction to carry out instructions given directly by the Police Integrity, such as providing evidence in a case he or she may be involved in.
- TIER: A

**Unprofessional/Immature Behavior**
- If an employee of the department decides to act in an immature way in-game whether it be through their actions such as acting immaturely during major events or Executive Protection Duties, dancing during serious situations, etc.
- Such as joking on the radio where all conversations should be kept mature.
- TIER: B

**Inactivity**
- This can be enforced by the Patrol Services Division in the department. This should be regularly issued if a Uniformed Officer fails to meet the Weekly Patrol Log Quota, and are not prepared to be able to get in the minimal amount of patrol minutes they need.
- They can have their strike removed if they are able to reach a certain amount of logs without missing them.
- B/C

**Failure to Notify of Transfer/Resignation**
- If an employee requests a transfer that was not notified to any member of Command, or resigns without notifying anyone, will be punished accordingly.
- TIER: A/B

**Reckless Endangerment**
- Recklessness is when an Officer does not want the results of their action that they have done, but will most likely happen if they do not act on it.
- A good example would be in the event an individual is swinging their baton or baseball bat around, and they unintentionally hit someone with it but never intended on hitting them, would be considered as reckless endangerment.
- TIER: A

**Misuse of Equipment**
Using equipment is an unnecessary way that would be misused during any patrol duty. This would be an example for ones, barriers to block lanes during a pursuit, or dropping ammo and weapons on the ground.
TIER: A/B/C

**Violation of Universal Policies set out by the DA’s Office**
- Policies that are announced and implemented by the District Attorney are expected to be enforced by Law Enforcement agencies, and conducted by the employees of said agencies. The inability to follow the orders of the District Attorney through the relevant documents published by his or her office constitutes any violations.
- TIER: A/B/C

**Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information**
- Any officer who violates and discloses any classified information within their division, or that is protected by the department is in severe violation of potential criminal prosecution such as Espionage, and Simple Espionage.
- TIER: A/B

**Violation of the NDA Agreement**
- The Non-Disclosure Agreement such as the unauthorized disclosure of classified information outlines that all documents that are not labeled secret should not be utilized for publication.
- TIER: A/B

**Failure to Inform PI of Username Change**
- In the event of a potential username change, you must notify Police Integrity that you have changed your username so that they are able to update any possible case that they have against you.
- TIER: C

**Incompetence**
- Incompetence is the inability to do something successful despite having been trained for that very situation.
- One example is an Officer who is certified and expected to know the mechanics of the law, how it may apply in certain situations and how it should be enforced. They display the inability to understand this, and struggle in this area, making them unable to conduct these types of duties.
- TIER: A/B/C

**Gang Affiliation**
- Officers are prohibited from affiliating with gangs and organized crime, which will result or may result in tarnishing the Departments Reputation, and would also lead to potential Criminal Prosecution against themselves.
- Any form of affiliation can be in regards to close personal contact to anyone in a gang or organized crime, being within the Discord Server of that gang, or other applicable offenses.
- TIER: A

**Failure to Comply with Mandated Search**
- In the event an Officer is asked by the Police Integrity Unit or Department Administration to search their cars, Officers must comply with this order as they should have understood that Investigators and Administration does have the right to be able to search vehicles of all individuals.
- TIER: A

#### SUBSECTION. III - TIER OFFENSES
The Port Authority Police Department has at least three different tier violations. Each tier has a quick and small definition to each of them which will be used for different types of punishable actions.

- Tier A
- Tier A violations may result in a Termination, or a Blacklist depending on the severity of the case. This may be done by anyone who is a Captain or higher.

- Tier B
- Tier B violations may result in a Administrative Leave, Forced Zero-Tolerance Policy, Demotion, or Termination depending on the severity of the case. This may be done by a Lieutenant or higher, or by the approval of an Police Integrity investigation.

- Tier C
- Tier C violations may result in a Verbal Warning, Written Warning, or Administrative Leave depending on the severity of the case. This may be done by a Sergeant or higher, or the approval of an Police Integrity investigation.

#### SUBSECTION. IV - POLICE INTEGRITY COMMAND
The Port Authority Police Department’s PI Command withholds the power to execute any terminations, suspensions, demotions, strikes, or warnings solely based on the outcome of any case, but may not issue them unless an investigation has been properly investigated.

Those ranking from the position Sergeant or higher withholds the authority to:
- Authorize Department Strikes
- Authorize Department Suspensions up to 12 days maximum
- Authorize Department Demotions
- Authorize Terminations
- Must be initially approved by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Police Operations, or Assistant Chief.