# Standard Operating Procedure
# Introduction
Since the township's founding, Plymouth has had brave men and women roaming it's streets. These men and women alike were known as Plymouth's night watchmen. Responsible for keeping the city and it's residents safe, the town soon incorporated the group and its entirety into a municipal police department.

Today, this same spirit can be found in the Officers of the Plymouth Police Department. We strive to serve the city and it's residents in all it's wonderful entirity.

In an effort to continue the legacy of the Plymouth Police Department, the following document was created. Detailing the day-to-day operations, procedures, regulations, rules, and policies. And undoubtedly shall be followed by every member of the department. Should this document and its contents be broken, administrative action will be taken.
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Any information and reviewal of material in this document is herein authorized for the sole reviewal of any employee within the Plymouth Police Department (Cadet+) This document will hereby be protected by the Classification Level CRITICAL as (pending)authorized by the Chief of Police. As the designated author(s) of this document (FrancisHUnderwood, SwagJason8, NerfSniper1234), this document shall be protected from the date of 23/03/2022 up to 23/03/2023 to which it shall be subject to renewal. Any unauthorized distribution of any portion of this document will result in criminal prosecution for Espionage (felony with sixty minute sentence) and blacklist from the Plymouth Police Department.
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# Mission Statement
> "...The Plymouth Police Department has been committed to community service and public safety since the department’s founding in 1902. Throughout the department’s history, we have striven to provide the quality service and protection that the township deserves. We are committed to your safety and protection…”"
> [name=Timothy Underwood, Fifth Chief of Police for the Town of Plymouth - 04/16/2019]
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# Table of Contents
* Standard Operating Procedure
* Introduction
* Mission Statement
* Table of Contents
* SECTION I: HIERARCHY
* SECTION II: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
* SECTION III: DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
* SECTION IV: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS
* SECTION V: DEPARTMENT POLICIES
* SECTION VI: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
* CONCLUSION

# SECTION I: HIERARCHY
The following are ranks that have been established in the Plymouth Police Department. Here you will find each and every rank and their outlined duties. Following the Chain of Command is important, and failure to do so will lead into administrative action.

**CHIEF OF POLICE (Chief)**
The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing the department as a whole. The Chief ensures it meets the requirements of all levels of government and the public.

**DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE (Deputy Chief)**
The Deputy Chief of Police acts as the Chief of Staff to the Chief and assists him in overseeing the department and ensuring the department, divisions and personally meet the regulations required of them.

**CAPTAIN (CPT)**
The Captain(s) are responsible for their individual bureau within the department. Oversee each division within their respective bureau. High Command shall be defined as CPT+.

**LIEUTENANT (LT)**
Tasked with overseeing a division and its Sergeants within said division. Administration shall be defined as LT+.

**SERGEANT (SGT)**
Tasked with running a unit under a division. First-line supervisors within the department. Command Staff shall be defined as SGT+.

**CORPORAL (CPL)**
Role model to Police Officers within the department. Often tasked with being second in command of a unit. Sometimes tasked with overseeing a detail.

**MASTER POLICE OFFICER (MPO)**
Rank designated to recognize the senior Officers of the department. Requirements in order to achieve this rank are to have served in the department for at least 45 days, have a professional mentality, have a clean record (within reason), and be reasonably active.

**DETECTIVE**
Members exclusively a part of the Investigations Division. This rank is considered senior to Police Officers.

**POLICE OFFICER (PO)**
Basic member of the department. Backbone of the department.

**CADET**
Probationary member of the department. Must go through field training in order to become a Police Officer.

# SECTION II: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
A. The burden of tasks imposed upon the office of the Chief of Police necessitates the establishment of functional and geographical entities and the assignment of employees to these entities to be formed.

1. Bureau
a. The major functional segment for the tasks and objectives of the department.
b. A bureau shall be under the command, control, and direction of a Captain.
2. Division
a. The primary functional or geographical subdivision of activities within a bureau.
b. A division shall be under the command, control and direction of a Lieutenant.
3. Unit
a. A distinctive function or endeavour within a bureau, division, or section.
b. A unit shall be under the control, direction, and supervision of a Sergeant.
4. Detail
a. A specific and concentrated functional activity and/or segment.
5. Watch
a. A watch shall be under the command, direction, and supervision of a person of the appropriate rank or classification commensurate with the function performed and placement within the organizational structure.

B. Functional entities within the department shall adhere to these definitions of nomenclature. No operational entity shall be formed or enact a name change without the written authority of the Chief of Police and the issuance of a press release document regarding the formation or change to the organizational structure of the department.

# SECTION III: DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
The department is split up into various bureaus, divisions, and units. All tasked with individual responsibility, they all help to create a functional and professional department.

**PATROL BUREAU**

The Patrol Bureau is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations within the municipality. The Bureau Commander, also known as the Patrol Captain is responsible for regulating the policies that make up the backbone of the department as a whole.

1. **PATROL DIVISION A**
a. Patrol Division A currently is made of units I,II,III and Auxiliary. Responsible for the day-to-day patrol of the township.
3. **COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIVISION**
The Community Relations Division was created to enhance partnerships, communication, education, and crime prevention throughout the community.
a. **MEDIA UNIT**
Tasked with operating our social medias, and the release of public reports.
b. **INTERACTIONS UNIT**
Interactions is responsible for meeting with community members as they patrol to better police-community relations, and ensuring we are fulfilling our promises to the community.

**ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU**
The Administrative Bureau is responsible for keeping the department as a whole organized and for the upkeep of any professional standards or policies imposed by this document and/or other directives. Any Administrative interaction within the department is led by this bureau.
1. **TRAINING DIVISION**
Training our Cadets and Officers, this division is responsible for the instruction of basic law enforcement skills to the department as a whole. Anything to do with training within the department is imposed by this division.
a. **FIELD TRAINING UNIT**
When Cadets are hired into the department, this unit is responsible for keeping up with Cadet performance. Conducts all field training, evaluations and orientations.
b. **INSTRUCTION UNIT**
This unit is responsible for hosting trainings within the department on a regular basis. Any training conducted in the department is handled by this unit and its staff.
3. **INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION**
This division is responsible for every investigation conducted within or outside of the department. Within the division are two units, the Internal Affairs Unit and the General Investigations Unit.
a. **INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT**
The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for the apprehension of evidence in regard to violations of Standard Operating Procedures by an Officer in the Department. The unit has jurisdiction over any internal investigations that occur in the department.
b. **GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT**
This unit is composed of several officers that act as detectives within the township. Any gang violence, gun violence, murder and more that is conducted within the township’s limits is investigated by this unit and its detectives.

# SECTION IV: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS
Each member of this department is expected to maintain a professional standard on and off-duty. The purpose of this standard is to maintain a moral and acceptable character in the public’s eye. Neglecting this standard will result in termination from the department, even if it is off-duty.

Whether it be on or off-duty, any member of the administration reserves the right to punish any member employed under the department for breaking this procedure.

**4.1.1** The following is considered immoral:
a. Lack of grammar
b. Inappropriate attire (i.e. immature faces, hair, hats, shirts, pants etc)
c. Incompetent or immature behaviour
e. Disrespecting a superior officer
d. Disrespecting a fellow peace officer whether it be on or off-duty
f. Disrespecting a civilian or government official
g. Insubordination
h. Violation of Mayflower Criminal Code, Laws, Acts of Congress, and Executive Orders.
i. General toxicity

**4.1.2** The following is expected out of all employees:
A. Officers may not show or persuade their political party or ideals while using any department resources, such as our discord, or any other equipment. This shall include, but not be limited to:

* i. phrases, sayings, groups, or anything that may resolve towards a certain political ideology,
* ii. purposefully discomforting or harassing those of opposing ideologies,
* iii. or attempts to persuade people into their political ideology.
B. In addition, references pertaining to the real world, New Haven County, City of Plymouth, or State of Mayflower politics, events, and ideologies are prohibited.

C. Should these expectations fail to be met by any Officer within the department, administrative action will be administered.

D. Each employee within the department shall be prohibited to vote while on-duty and wearing PPD attire.

# SECTION V: DEPARTMENT POLCIIES
Every policy stated in this section is created in accordance with LETI standards, Mayflower Laws, and all legislation passed by Mayflower legislative entities. All of the State of Mayflower’s Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, County and Local Ordinances, Acts of Congress, Executive Orders, and Law Enforcement Training Institute Curriculum and Standards shall be followed and enforced.

**5.1.1** UNIFORM POLICY

Each uniform is defined by their duties. And are only to be worn for their respective duties. Any uniform can be authorized for use by the Chief of Police (if approved) upon request.

A. Uniforms and duty wear shall be established in order to provide a safe and trustworthy public view as a uniformed service while also maintaining a professional outlook.

B. All members of the department must regard the following:

* i. Men: short ‘Trecky” hair or no hair
* ii. Women: Ponytail
* iii. Professional facial appearance/face.
C. Men are not permitted to wear hair similar to that of a woman for humorous purposes.

D. Women are not to wear hair similar to that of a male for humorous purposes.

E. Department employees are to wear the correct uniform, based on the situation and conditions surrounding it.

F. Uniforms shall be defined as clothing, footwear, headgear, item, that is to be worn on duty.

G. While on duty or in official uniform, no member of the department may wear any ROBLOX packages. This includes, but not limited to, the use of another “head” package or “Rtho”. You are only permitted to use the default package.

H . Department employees while on duty shall only be permitted to use professional faces while on duty or in uniform. Professional faces shall be noted as, “Hmmm…”, “Furious George”, or “Sigmund”. If the online Shift Supervisor sees your face and deems it unprofessional, you will be required to change it.

I. When on duty or acting in the capacity of a Plymouth Police Department Officer, members must wear an appropriate attire for the duties they are conducting.

J. Employees of the Plymouth Police Department must not wear “body-paint” or unrealistic skin tones while on duty as described by the Central Authority unless otherwise stated by department command.

K. The following skin tones highlighted inside the red boxes are considered realistic skin tones by the Central Authority and are the only skin tones permitted to be worn on duty:
l. Any skin tone that is not highlighted in the red boxes is considered “body paint” and is prohibited from being worn at any time while on duty.
m. While using the plain clothes uniform option, the following conditions are to be met:

* i. Must be wearing the Class A Uniform
a. Exception given to members of the Investigations Division and Lieutenant+.
b. The Class A Uniform with Jacket is also acceptable.
* ii. No facial hair
a. Exception given to Lieutenant+.
* iii. Badge must be worn.

N. Do not wear hair that does not represent the department professionally. Keep hair to natural colors.

O. No hats (Exception given to members of the Investigations Division)

P. Professional sunglasses are allowed to be used.

Q. If a supervisor deems what you are wearing to be unprofessional, you will be required to change it.

R. Employees who are found to be in violation of uniform policy will be asked to change. Subsequent offenses may lead to written warnings.

S. Employees shall not wear any department uniform except for the Special Uniform while off-team at New Haven County without high command approval. Cadets shall not wear any uniform while off-team at New Haven County.

T. Employees who blatantly disregard and violate the uniform policy will be suspended or terminated and blacklisted from the department.

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The following outlines the uniforms used within the Plymouth Police Department.

**CLASS A UNIFORM**
The Class A variant of the Plymouth Police Department Uniform is the standard uniform of the department and is used when doing basic patrol duties within the township.

**CLASS A UNIFORM WITH JACKET**
The Plymouth Police Department Jacket put over the Class A Uniform. Typically used for when weather conditions are cold in the county. A secondary option to use for basic patrol duties in the township.

**CLASS A OUV**
The Class A variant with the added patrol vest shall be utilized when doing basic patrol duties within the township under the option of the Officer to wear.

**CLASS B: TRAFFIC VEST**
The traffic vest is used when conducting basic traffic (or foot) duties. Used by both Cadets and Officers, this uniform is used mainly for visibility when conducting traffic duties or for Cadets when conducting beat patrols.

**POLO**
The POLO is used when conducting basic foot patrols. Restricted to use by the Community Relations Division for beat patrols. The POLO is also used for trainings. The POLO is also to be used by Probationary Police Officers while on patrol to distinguish from other Police Officers while on-duty.

**SPECIAL UNIFORM (SHIRT AND PANTS)**
The special uniform mainly by the Investigations Division when conducting interrogations, or general detective duties. Also used by the Administration.

**FORMAL ATTIRE**
The formal attire is used for formal events hosted by the Chief or any member of government. This is also used for the Mayor Protection Detail.

**INSTRUCTOR POLO**
The Instructor POLO, is used by the Training Division, to distinguish themselves as an instructor
at trainings.

**CIVILIAN ATTIRE**
The use of civilian attire, plain-clothes is only permitted for use by the Investigations
Division for investigations within the County.

**STANDARD PLATE VEST**
The standard plate vest is a variant of the patrol vest used for tactical means only. Only members ranked Master Police Officer + are allowed to use it.

**CIAT PLATE VEST**
The CIAT plate vest is a variant of the patrol vest used for tactical means only. Only members of the Criminal Investigations and Apprehension Team are allowed to use it.

**ALL CIVILIAN ATTIRE AND OTHER NON-DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE CHIEF’S OFFICE BEFORE WORN ON-DUTY.**

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**5.2 PATROL POLICIES**

**5.2.1** RADIO CONDUCT:

A. Employees are to use all codes in accordance with the proper meaning behind each code.

B. Use of radio for disregarded or otherwise frivolous radio work will result in administrative action.

C. Employees are to respond to any backup request (10-58, 10-32) that is within our jurisdiction boundaries.

D. Employees are to use their respective callsign when transmitting a message:

* i. (i.e. “1P01, [transmission]”)

E. Employees must ensure the channel channels are utilized, for their respective purpose.

F. Clearing plate / name:

* i. Switch to the Plymouth PD channel.
* ii. State the following for clearing individuals: “Clear One [Username]”
* iii. State the following for clearing vehicle plates: “Clear Plate [Plate Number]”

G. Radio communication to be kept at a professional standard extensively throughout its use.

H. Radio communication shall be kept respectful at all tim

* i. The act of utilizing the radio to create any form of comedic acts shall be strictly prohibited.

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**5.2.2** VEHICLE REGULATIONS:

A. Vehicles shall be classified, per definitions, as law enforcement equipment.

B. Department employees must follow all traffic laws while on active duty unless the member is in an active pursuit or emergency response.

C. Department employees must drive responsibly and cautiously while in emergency response or during a vehicle pursuit.

D. Department employees shall not drive department vehicles while off-duty.

E. Officer vehicle stolen:

* Call the stolen vehicle on the radio appropriately.
* Respawn the vehicle immediately.

F. Wail (K) Sirens must be used when pulling a driver over, pursuing a suspect, or responding to a call.

G. Yelp (L) Sirens must be used to notify drivers to yield, respond to calls, pursue a suspect on roads with high volumes of traffic or in the opposite direction of traffic.

H. Emergency Response Lights (M) must be used when responding to any call, pursuing a suspect, or providing visuals to drivers to notify them to take caution.

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**5.2.3** VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS:

**Modern Marked Crusader** – The marked crusader is the basic patrol vehicle of the Plymouth Police Department. This vehicle has no restrictions and can be used by all ranks.

**Modern Marked Jackalope** – The Marked Jackalope is a general-duties patrol vehicle. Due to the vehicle acceleration and speed, the vehicle can be useful during a pursuit. This vehicle has no restrictions and can be used by all ranks.

**Classic Marked Crusader** – The Classic Marked Crusader is the basic patrol vehicle. Cadets are strictly restricted to the Classic Crusader. Police Officers and above are permitted to use this as well.

**Classic Marked Eldorado** – The marked Eldorado is used as a traffic enforcement vehicle, and will be treated as such. Master Police Officer+ may use it at any time. Officers and Master Police Officers may use it with the authority of a supervisor and/or during delegation of duties during a patrol shift.

**Modern Marked Crusader Supervisor** - The marked crusader shall be restricted to employees who hold the rank of Sergeant and above. Supervisors may utilize the vehicle to establish their presence.

**Classic Marked Eldorado Patrol Supervisor** – The marked Eldorado Supervisor shall be restricted to employees who hold the rank of Sergeant and above. Supervisors may utilize the vehicle to establish their presence. Due to the vehicle only having two seats, it’s highly recommended to have two or more Police Officers patrolling within the server before utilizing the vehicle.

**Modern Unmarked Crusader** – The Modern Unmarked Crusader is mainly used for undercover operations conducted by the department. This vehicle can be useful when conducting surveillance. It is also the main transportation method for the Mayor while under the department’s protection. This vehicle is restricted to the Investigations Division (when necessary), the Mayor Protection Detail (when necessary), and Lieutenant +.

**Classic Unmarked Crusader** – The Classic Unmarked Crusader is mainly used as a show car for the department. It can also be used for the transportation of the Mayor, though it should only be used if explicitly asked. This vehicle is restricted to the Mayor Protection Detail (when necessary) and Lieutenant +.

**Marked Conveyor** - The Marked Conveyor is mainly used when conducting searches. It is not to be used for standard patrols. Members of the Investigations Division may utilise this vehicle when necessary at their desire. However it may also be used in the following situations:
* i. Conducting static protection of a Court Case.
* ii. Conducting static protection of the Town Hall during polling periods.
* iii. During riots/mass transportation of prisoners.

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**5.2.4** JURISDICTIONAL POLICY

A. Plymouth Police Department has jurisdiction over the entire Plymouth area, as well as Plymouth Gorge and the area surrounding Plymouth Lighthouse.

B. This jurisdiction is demarcated by blue City Limits signs scattered around the roads into Plymouth.

C. Leaving the jurisdiction may be done, depending on the following:

* i. Pursuit started within jurisdiction limits and has exited jurisdiction during this pursuit.
* ii. Assisting an officer in the Plymouth Police Department, by acting as backup-up to their pursuit, if it also left the jurisdiction.
* iii. Being requested from the Lander Police Department, Mayflower State Police or New Haven County Sheriff’s Office is also a valid reason to leave jurisdiction.

D. Returning to the jurisdiction is to be done, depending on the following:

* i.Situation has been contained or concluded.
* ii.Adequate amounts of units from the Mayflower State Police, New Haven County Sheriff’s Office or Lander Police Department are handling the situation.

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**5.2.5** EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS

A. Equipment shall be defined as the tools, firearms, barriers, road obstruction devices, vehicles, cartridges, handcuffs/tools of apprehension, and/or any department-issued tools.

B. Such equipment includes the following: (Radio, Benetti 17, Radar Gun, TI26 Taser, Telescopic Baton, Flashlight, Hawthorn 500, Delino R21A)

C. Equipment must be used in an appropriate and professional manner, following the standards set by the Law Enforcement Training Institute.

D. No employee with the rank of Cadet or title of Probationary Officer may use ammunition or firearms that are not considered a sidearm (TI26, Benetti 17).

E. All officers while on-duty must,

* i. Carry a minimum of four (4) handcuffs.
* ii. Carry a minimum of two (2) packs of taser cartridges.

F. No weapons should be misused. Deadly force is acceptable when you feel your life is in danger. Excessive force should never be an option.

G. Employees are prohibited from carrying any equipment off-duty with the exception of the Benetti 17 and 9mm Magazines. See 5.2.6a for more information.

H. Trafficking, stockpiling, or lending any police grade equipment to anyone is strictly prohibited and will result in criminal prosecution.

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**5.2.6** FIREARM REGULATIONS

5.2.6 FIREARM REGULATIONS

A. Employees have permission to utilize and possess the Benetti 17 while off-duty.

* i. Cadets are prohibited from such.
* ii. Off-duty officers may not carry more than seven (7) magazines.
* iii. Employees are strictly prohibited from putting any police issued equipment into their vehicle unless entering a government facility and are required to do so while off duty. Officers are required to retrieve their weapons from their vehicles after departing from the facility.

B. Any equipment other than a Benetti 17 is not permitted to be on an employees person while off-duty.

C. Employees are to store long-arms in the trunk of their patrol vehicle, if they do not require it.

* i. Longarms are defined as the Delino R21A and Hawthorn 500.
* ii. Longarms are to be worn with the vest if ample time is present.
* iii. Employees may wear the longarm if they see a increase of gun related crime in-game.

D. Longarms are available to be used at any situation where serious bodily harm via the use of firearms has occurred.

E. Trafficking, stockpiling, or lending police grade firearms to anyone is strictly prohibited and will result in possible criminal prosecution and termination.

F. Any equipment misuse will result in termination.

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**5.2.7** DETAINMENT POLICY

A. Detainment can be defined as placing an individual in cuffs/restraints for investigative purposes or before an arrest.

B. Pursuant with the detainment act, an individual may only be detained for certain times as seen below:

* i. During a traffic stop: If after 10 minutes the suspect has not been charged with a crime / the officer has not identified the exact reason for the stop, the suspect must be released. This time does not include the time needed to transport the suspect to a holding cell.
* ii. During a non-traffic stop: If after 5 minutes, a suspect stopped on a pedestrian stop / not inside a vehicle and has not been charged / identified as to what crime they have committed, they are to be released. This time does not include the time needed to transport the suspect to a holding cell.
* iii. During interrogation: If after 30 minutes the suspect(s) have not been charged, they must be released by the officer. This time does not include the waiting of a lawyer for the suspect nor the transportation to a different facility.
* iv. During placement in a holding cell, vehicle / general detainment: If after 15 minutes the suspect(s) have not been charged, they are to be released by the officer. This does not include the transportation to a different location.

C. Before questioning any suspects in custody, officers must read their rights to the individual. Rights do not need to be read and requests for an attorney shall be denied if there is no questioning involved during an arrest.

* i. The rights can be found below:
*You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.*
*You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.*
*You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements.*
*Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?*
*Having these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to us?*

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**5.2.8** ARRESTS AND APPREHENSION

A. Arresting an individual can be defined as seizing (someone) by legal authority.

B. This occurs when an individual has broken the law.

C. The officer must have probable cause the individual has violated the law or an active arrest warrant for the individual.

D. Arresting:

* i. Before arresting an individual, you must start by detaining them and placing them in the backseat of your patrol vehicle.
* ii. If there is no space for suspects in a patrol vehicle, the officer shall radio for an additional unit.
* iii. Transmit over the radio that you have a suspect in custody and the charge when safe to do so. (i.e. 1P01, 10-23 [charges], 10-7)
* iv. After detainment, you now have them in your custody.
* v. Transport the individual to the station.
* vi. Search the individual and seize any and all contraband. Threaten moderation action for Rule 6 if suspect denies consent.
* vii. Bring the individual into the booking computer.
* viii. Alert the individual to what they will be charged with.
* ix. Use the ‘LOV’(Location, Offense, Venue) format when booking the suspect.

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**5.2.9** PURSUIT POLICY

A. Pursuits can be defined as the act of following or attempting to apprehend a suspect, who is attempting to avoid arrest by fleeing officers and failing to stop after indicated.

B. During pursuits, radio conduct is key. You must always be alert of your location and situation.

* i. Call every location by landmark (i.e. CH (courthouse), CD (car dealer), PPD, (PPD station)
* ii. Call in your pursuit over the ‘Global’ channel and immediately move to one of the ‘Law Enforcement’ channels. (i.e. “1P01 pursuit, LE”)
* iii. Callsigns are not required in every transmission during a pursuit.

C. Vehicular pursuits require officers to exhibit a high degree of common sense and sound judgment, as it is of paramount importance to minimize the threat to public safety.

D. During pursuits, officers are advised to consider public safety and whether terminating the pursuit should be done.

* i. There are hazards to uninvolved bystanders or motorists.
* ii. Distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle is so great that continuing the pursuit would be difficult.

E. Positions and structure during a pursuit is key to ensure the pursuit is conducted safely.

* i. Primary : First vehicle in the pursuit directly behind the suspect’s vehicle.
* ii. Secondary : Maintains radio updates directly behind the primary unit.
* iii. Tertiary: Third vehicle, in the pursuit behind secondary.
* iv. Officers are never to take over or move in front of another unit unless they are indicated to do so by the unit, or it is safe to do so.

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**5.2.10** INTERROGATION

A. Interrogations should occur within the department’s interrogation room. Suspects should be read their Miranda rights as well as their waiver and be told that they are going to be recorded for the purpose of supplying further evidence.

B. Officers are recommended to record the interrogation and send the video to a Detective within the General Investigations Unit to be used for further investigation.

C. It’s advised to make questions clear and concise as the overall aim of an interrogation is to gain more specific information regarding the involvement of the individual in some incident or to secure the suspect’s guilt in some form.

D. Employees by the rank of Officer or above can host an interrogation of a suspect.

E. If the suspect requests an attorney, the officer is required to provide one and follow their request.

F. An attorney request shall be denied for an arrest WITHOUT interrogation.

G. The Miranda warning must be read when interviewing/interrogating a suspect in custody.

H. If the suspect is not in custody, the Miranda warning does not apply.

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**5.2.11** HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS

High-risk operations are defined as events that possibly are unfolding at the moment (i.e. barricaded persons, hostage situations, tactical operations, etc.) that require officers to carefully plan its response to restore order to the community.

**5.2.11.1** HOSTAGE SITUATIONS

A. Hostage Situation is defined by when a person is unlawfully held by a hostage-taker.

B. Employees should always avoid a forceful confrontation, and instead favour the controllment of the incident, to wait for specialized personnel (SOB or WEB).

C. The primary objective of each hostage situation is:

* i. Preservation of lives (hostages, citizens in the area, police officers, hostage taker).
* ii. Should be kept in that order, to act as a priority list.

D. Employees should tactically approach these situations with the “Four C’s” in mind:

* i. C - Contain (Create a perimeter, evacuate surrounding areas)
* ii. C - Control (Move radio traffic into a seperate channel, control civilians / vehicles)
* iii. C - Communicate (Use radio, to ask for any information / confirm positions)
* iv. C - Call (Page for further units, and WEB or SOB)

E. The officer in charge of the scene, or scene commander is as seen:

* i. The highest ranking officer on the scene.
* ii. Any member with the SOB or WEB Tactical Team.

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**5.2.12** SUPERVISOR REQUEST POLICY

A. Employees are to request for an in-game PPD supervisor to respond to their location if a detained or a suspect in custody requests for one.

B. PPD supervisors may be requested on the radio if one is online.

C. PPD supervisors are required to make verbal contact with the individual requesting a supervisor and their counsel if on scene.

D. If there is no online supervisor in-game, supervisor is busy, or a supervisor has already talked with the individual, then a supervisor request shall be denied.

E. PPD supervisors have the right to waive the request, provided that the suspect’s reasoning behind the request is deemed invalid or to stall their time in order to be released.

F. PPD Employees are NOT required to request a supervisor over discord when there is no PPD supervisor in-game.

G. Only supervisors from the Plymouth Police Department shall respond to supervisor requests made by PPD Officers.

H. PPD Supervisors shall only respond to supervisor requests from a PPD Employees.

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**5.2.13** CHECKPOINT POLICY

A. The Plymouth Police Department may create a checkpoint on any roadway that falls within the township limits of Plymouth, as designated by blue city limit signs.

B. Vehicular checkpoints require the approval, supervision, and presence of a Sergeant+.

C. Checkpoints may not block any major roadway and may not obstruct or interfere with the regular patrol duties of other law enforcement agencies.

D. Checkpoints may be created for the following reasons:

* i. Check for proper identification and ownership for a vehicle being driven by a person on a roadway.
* ii. For training purposes, extending to checkpoint creation and checkpoint enforcement training; however checkpoints created for these purposes may not be enforced upon civilians.
* iii. While under the direction of the Governor, to ensure public safety during a State of Emergency.
* iv. An in-game shout or public announcement must be made no less than five (5) minutes prior to the creation of any checkpoint.

E. A person may not be held for more than 5 minutes without charging them with a crime.

F. Vehicle searches may only be conducted for the following reasons:

* i. Consent is given by the owner of the vehicle.
* ii. The owner of the vehicle has an active search warrant.
* iii. The owner of the vehicle is found to have illegal items on their person, and there is probable cause to believe there may be more illegal items in the vehicle.

G. Any person who fails to comply with a lawful order given by a law enforcement officer is guilty of “Failure to Comply.”

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**5.2.14** SEARCHES AND SEIZURES POLICY

A. Searches and seizures may be conducted on a person under the following circumstances:

* i. The person gives consent to a search of their person.
* ii. The officer has probable cause to believe the person is carrying contraband or evidence of a crime.
* iii. The person is legally being placed under arrest. Anything within the person’s immediate control shall be searched.
* iv. There is an active search warrant on the person.
v. There is a compelling public safety interest.

B. Searches and seizures may be conducted on a vehicle under the following circumstances:

* i. The owner of the vehicle gives consent to a search of their vehicle.
* ii. The officer has probable cause to believe the vehicle’s inventory has evidence of a crime or contraband.
* iii. An occupant of the vehicle is legally being placed under arrest, and the vehicle is in immediate control of the occupant/arrestee.
* iv. There is an active search warrant on the person and/or their vehicles.
* v. There is a compelling public safety interest.
* vi. A vehicle can be seized while waiting for a search warrant to be issued for the vehicle.
* vii. Evidence or contraband can be removed from the scene due to mobility of the vehicle.

C. Searches and seizures may be conducted on property or land such as residences or businesses under the following circumstances:

* i. The owner of the property gives consent to a search.
* ii. The officer can see evidence of a crime or contraband in plain view.
* iii. There is an active search warrant for the property.
* iv. The officer is conducting a protective sweep of the property.
* v. There is an active pursuit of a suspect which takes place on the property. Anything the officers see can be seized.
* vi. When the officer reasonably believes evidence is being destroyed on the property.

D. Exceptions to search warrant:

* i. Vehicles (Carroll Doctrine)
* ii. Open fields
* iii. Anything with consent
* iv. Abandoned property
* v. Inventory
* vi. Plain view
* vii. Search incident to arrest
* viii. Exigent circumstances
* ix. Stop and frisk
* x. Custodial
* xi. Border
* xii. Probation search
* xiii. Protective sweep
* xiv. Administrative
* xv. Good faith exception
* xvi. Hot pursuit exception
* xvii. Public safety exception

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**5.2.15** USE OF FORCE POLICY

A. All uses of force must follow a standard of reasonableness.

B. Standard of Reasonableness:

* i. Analyzes facts available to the officer at the time the decision was made to use force, as opposed to what may become evident after the fact
* ii. Recognizes officers must think fast and act fast
* iii. States officers are not limited to the least amount of force possible

C. Use of force may be necessary to control a situation or for self-defense

* i. Law enforcement officers should assess a situation and use only the amount of force needed to mitigate the incident, protect themselves and others or make an arrest.

D. Officers must be ready to use force at any given moment due to the high risk nature of the job

E. Levels of force include:

* i. Cooperative Controls: The Officer can diffuse a situation simply through being present and assertive.
* ii. Contact Controls: Non-Pain techniques such as restraining and grabbing are used to ensure compliance. This may be used if a suspect is refusing to remain present.
* iii. Compliance Techniques: The deployment of balanced force is used to overcome an abusive or violent suspect. Equipment used may include Telescopic Baton.
* iv. Defensive Tactics: If the suspect is acting violently towards members of the public or the law enforcement officer, then they must take immediate action to regain control of the situation. This includes the deployment of a taser.
* v. Deadly force: If there is an immediate direct threat to life, then the officer may deploy deadly force. See Section 5.2.16 ‘Lethal Force Policy’ for more information regarding deadly/lethal force.

F. Officers must be firm and be prepared to protect themselves and others.

G. Force must be controlled and used sensibly with purpose.

H. Only the minimum amount of force necessary should be used.

I. Use of force may be necessary in the following situations:

* i. self-protection
* ii. protection of others
* iii. protection of property
* iv. arrest
* v. escape
* vi. special individuals

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**5.2.16** LETHAL FORCE POLICY

A. Lethal force is justified in the following circumstances:

* i. when the officer is threatened with a deadly weapon.
* ii. when the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a threat of serious physical harm or death to the officer or another.
* iii. when the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving threatened or actual serious physical harm or death to another.

B. Standard of Reasonableness requires the following must be taken into account to determine whether or not the officer was justified:

* i. the severity of the crime
* ii. whether the suspect posed a threat
* iii. whether the suspect was resisting or attempting to flee

C. Officers are not evaluated on what could have been done differently, but on what is considered reasonable.

D. Officers cannot wait for a suspect to pull the trigger or try to stab them before they react.

E. Lethal force is not limited to the use of a firearm.

F. An officer’s attempt to terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the Fourth Amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injury or death.

G. A vehicle is considered a weapon. Therefore, lethal force is justified when the driver uses it in a dangerous manner that can cause death or serious injury. Arson requires intent to be proven.

H. Lethal force is justified on a driver who is driving in an “erratic and dangerous style”, which could have caused severe harm to others.

I. Police do not have a constitutional duty to protect someone.

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**5.2.17** TRAFFIC STOPS

A. A traffic stop may be conducted on an individual when the officer has reasonable suspicion a crime has been committed.

B. Any traffic offense is a legitimate reason for a stop.

C. Procedures for conducting a traffic stop includes the following in order:

* i. Use of appropriate emergency visuals and audibles to signal a driver to pull over in a safe place that does not hinder traffic.
* ii. Park the patrol vehicle at an angle diagonally where the right headlight of the patrol vehicle is close to the left taillight of the driver’s vehicle.
* iii. Radio the approximate location of stop, description of car, numbers of occupants, and whether assistance is needed. “Callsign, Traffic, Location, Description, Number of Occupants, No 10-32/10-32 required.”
* iv. Clear the license plate of the vehicle to get a username in case the driver flees.
* v. Check for traffic and exit vehicle.
* vi. Approach the vehicle from the driver side door and stop parallel with the driver. The riding officer should remain at the rear door of the passenger side.
* vii. State rank, name and profession/department and question driver for acknowledgement of their offense.
* viii. Identify the driver (and occupants if necessary).
* ix. Clear the identification to verify ownership of the vehicle and check for any active warrants.
* x. Issue the appropriate consequence (warning, citation, arrest, etc).
* xi. Radio the consequences of the stop and state you are back on duty. “Callsign, Traffic Concluded, Citation issued/Warning issued/Suspect is 10-23, 10-8 Jurisdiction.” If the suspect is 10-23, radio “10-7” instead of “10-8 Jurisdiction”.
* xii. Proceed with patrol or transport the suspect to the nearest station and book if the suspect is arrested.

D. Legally, the vehicle and all occupants in the vehicle are seized and detained for the duration of the traffic stop.

E. The officer is permitted to search the vehicle when an occupant of the vehicle is legally arrested.

F. The driver must comply with lawful orders to exit a motor vehicle.

G. Passengers can be ordered to exit the vehicle and kept out until the completion of the traffic stop.

H. Officers may order any passenger who is trying to leave or exit a traffic stop to remain in the vehicle.

I. When a police officer lacks information, it is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment for the officer to assume that the driver of a vehicle is its owner.

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# SECTION VI: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Every policy stated in this section was created to be followed by each employee within the Plymouth Police Department, as following department standards.

**6.1.1** DEPARTMENT RESIGNATION / TRANSFER PROCEDURES

In order to resign from the department or transfer to another department within the State of Mayflower, employees must contain the following criteria:

A. Must be within the Plymouth Police Department for a minimum of thirty (30) days as a Police Officer, excluding the time served as a Cadet.

B. Must contain pre-approval by the department head or representative of the accepting end (if transferring).

C. Must not be suspended or on administrative leave.

D. Must not have any uncompleted assignments upon the request of a transfer or resignation.

E. Must provide a three-day notice to the department administration.

F. Cadets are prohibited from resigning/transferring from the department.

G. Must get approval from the current department administration, (Chief, Deputy Chief, or respective Captain)

Failure to adhere to this policy, will result in the resignation / transfer request being denied, and the transferring department will be notified and a permanent blacklist from the department.

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**6.1.2** PROMOTION PROCEDURES

For the future of the department, every individual discussed for a promotion shall be closely examined and observed by the higher ranks. The Department shall ensure that fair and equitable treatment is afforded to all employees in promotions and appointments; and will follow all City personnel policies and procedures.

A. The Department Administration shall gather and meet in private to discuss the individuals eligible for promotions.

B. Authority for decisions regarding promotions rests with the Chief of Police as the final say.

C. Seniority, maturity, good morale, good behavior, or anything not stated otherwise that deems them eligible for a promotion must be taken into account.

D. In cases where an emergency situation exists or promotions/demotions require that immediate assignments be made, sworn personnel may be placed in temporary positions until such time as the selection process may be conducted to permanently fill the positions.

E . Temporary or acting assignments are not considered promotions.

**6.1.2.1** MASTER POLICE OFFICERS

A. Sergeants are to choose their Master Police Officer candidates and send their list up to everyone in the Chain of Command above the Sergeant for further review, determination, and approval. The Chief of Police will make the final say.

B. If in the event where a Sergeant resigns or is fired, the Master Police Officer will temporarily lead the unit until a replacement is chosen but is not permitted to do any administrative or consequential actions during that time.

C. If the Master Police Officer has done an excellent job while being closely observed, the Master Police Officer will take the role of Sergeant after approval of the department administration.

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**6.1.3** RANK APPOINTMENTS

A. Lieutenants, Captains, and Deputy Chief may only be promoted by appointment of the Chief of Police.

B. Such promotions are based on non-competitive selection processes and if conducted, acts of nepotism shall be prohibited.

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**6.1.4** LEAVE OF ABSENCE

A. Employees must provide a three days’ notice of personal/inactivity leave prior to going inactive unless the absence is in the event of an emergency.

B. Employees must use the “Leave of Absence Form” to request an inactive notice.

C. The employee’s supervisor will check the request, and either approve or decline it.

D. Each employee is allowed no more than fourteen (14) days of inactivity notice.

* i. If the absence exceeds more than ten (10) days, it must require the approval of the respective bureau’s Captain.
* ii. If the absence exceeds more than fourteen (14) days, it must require approval from the Deputy Chief of Police or Chief of Police.

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**6.1.5** PATROL REQUIREMENTS

A. All employees of this department are required to meet a patrol duration requirement.

* i. Each patrol period lasts seven (7) days.
* Disciplinary action shall be based on the amount of days an employee has failed to patrol in one patrol period.
* ii. Each employee who fails to patrol 5 days out of a patrol period (7 days) shall be subject to verbal warning.
* iii. Employees who fail to patrol for 6 days out of the 7 day patrol period shall be subject to an Employee Warning Notice (strike).
* iv. If an employee fails to patrol for seven (7) out of the seven (7) days during a patrol period, they will be subject to termination for severe inactivity.

B. All employees of the Field Operations Bureau will be required to patrol for at least three (3) day(s) a week for a duration of at least thirty (30) minutes.

* i. All employees of the Auxiliary Unit will be required to patrol for at least one (1) day(s) days a week for a duration of at least forty (40) minutes.
* ii. All employees of the Community Relations Division shall be required to patrol at least two(2) day(s) a week for a duration of at least forty (40) minutes.

C. All employees of the Admiministrative Services Bureau will be required to patrol for at least two (2) day(s) days a week for a duration of at least thirty (30) minutes.

* i. This will apply to full-time employees of the Training Division as well.
* ii. The Sergeant of the Field Training Unit will be excused from patrol requirements during a cadet process.

D. All employees who are the rank of Sergeant will be subject to the patrol requirements of their respective Bureau.

E. All employees within the administration will be required to patrol for at least one (1) day(s) a week for a duration of at least forty (40) minutes.

* i. The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police shall be excused.
* ii. Employees who fail to meet the requirement will receive a striked on their administrative record.
* iii. Lieutenants who fail to turn in their respective Division reports by the required deadline (without a valid excuse) will receive a strike on their administrative record.

F. All employees will be expected to follow these regulations - no matter their status, popularity, or rank.

G. No member of the department shall be “permanently excused” from patrolling within the department.

H. If an employee acquires three strikes in one month, termination will be filed.

I. Screenshots for patrol logs may only be used if they include the date and time, username, Officer’s avatar, and 10-8/10-9 transmission from radio and chat bubble.

J. Patrol logs MUST be submitted the same day of the patrol, unless there is an emergency, in which case your immediate Supervisor must be informed and you will be granted up to 24 hours to submit the log.

Attached below is an example of what a single screenshot shall look like. The red boxes indicate what must be included for a valid patrol log screenshot. BOTH screenshots of a patrol log must include these:

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**6.1.6** PATROL SHIFTS

Patrol Shifts, are hosted to maintain the department’s activity and increase the presence of officers in Plymouth. Shifts allow command staff to supervise the performance of officers, throughout patrolling.

A. Command staff (SGT+) are recommended to host a minimum of one shift, every two days.

B. Patrol Shifts must be hosted at least every three (3) days by a Sergeant+ in the department.

C. The Patrol Division shall be tasked primarily for hosting these patrol shifts.

D. Employees who are online on Roblox at the time of a shift are required to attend, unless they already met the week’s patrol requirements outlined in 6.1.5 or met the patrol requirements for that day.

E. The host may conduct a briefing at the beginning of the shift, to address any areas or issues that he/she has noticed and assign units / districts / partners.

**6.1.6.1** DISTRICTS

A. Upper District.

* i. From Plymouth Avenue to the West Border of our Jurisdiction is the Upper District, with a higher elevation than the Eastern District.
* ii.The Upper District includes PPD, Town Hall, the Courthouse, CD, and Plymouth Hair.

B. Lower District

* i. From Plymouth Avenue to the East Border of our Jurisdiction will be the Lower District.
* ii. The Lower District includes VOLT, the Plaza, FF, Ply Gas, and the Docks.

C. Outer District.

* i. The Outer District includes the Lighthouse and the Plymouth Gorge.
* ii. From the Southern end of the PPD Bridge to the Southern Border of our Jurisdiction will be the Outer District.

D. When there are 3 or more officers online, there should be one patrolling each district at any given time.

E. Each officer should rotate between districts during a patrol.

**6.1.7** OFF-DUTY ACTIVITIES

Off-duty activities provide a medium in which to increase the involvement of officers and connections made with each other in the department. It acts as a way to improve department morale. These activities allow officers to essentially play games together, and enjoy the time spent.

A. Command Staff (SGT+) have permission to host off-duty activities.

B. Command Staff can only host a maximum of two, official off-duty sessions each 7 days.

C. Official off-duty activities that are hosted are not allowed to exceed 2 hours.

D. The game can be decided by the host of the off-duty activity. It does not have to be within New Haven County, and can be any game at all.

* i. Games shall not be in other States with the intent to cause crime / disruption.

E. Off-duty activities are not mandatory, and those online do not need to attend if one is hosted.

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**6.1.8** DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

The form of disciplinary action for department employees for failing to follow the policies outlined throughout this document, includes:

A. Verbal Warnings, handed by a Command Member (SGT +) and Internal Affairs. This is used for very minor violations.

i. Verbal Warnings expire 30 days after their issue date
B. Formal Strikes, handed by a Command Member (SGT +) and Internal Affairs. If an employee has more than two formal strikes, they risk being terminated.

C. Administrative Strikes, handed out by High Command (CPT +) to Administration (LT +) for violations of department policy. These are equivalent to written/verbal warnings but only issued for administration members. An administration member risks disciplinary action if they have more than two strikes.

D. Administrative Probation, handed out by Internal Affairs or the Administration.

* i. Zero tolerance policy
* If a valid strike or any other disciplinary action is given to an Officer under Administrative Probation, they can face either demotion from their current rank or termination from the department.

E. Administrative Leave, handed out by Internal Affairs. Indefinite suspension mainly for investigation purposes.

F. Mandatory retraining, handed out by Chief, Deputy Chief, respective Captain, Internal Affairs, and the Instruction Unit Sergeant.

G. Suspension, handed out by Administration and Internal Affairs.

H. Demotion, handed out by Chief, Deputy Chief, and respective Captain.

I. Termination, handed out by Chief, Deputy Chief, respective Captain, and Internal Affairs.

J. Blacklists, handed out by Chief and Deputy Chief.

* i. Blacklists are permanent if there is no limit stated.
* ii. Two terminations will result in a blacklist of at least 6 months per DoJ Policy.
* iii. Data/information breaches (distributing, copying, photographing classified information), resignation/transfer without approval, going rogue, threats, mass dispensing, stockpiling, troll applications, felonies, or other serious offenses may lead to a blacklist.
* iv. The Administrative Bureau Captain may blacklist someone for resignation/transfer without approval, rogue, mass dispensing, or stockpiling.
* v. The department reserves the right to blacklist any employee or applicant who commits an offense deemed as severe by the administration or Internal Affairs.
* vi. Blacklists are mostly not appealable unless the reason is false.
* vii. “Unblacklisted” means the blacklist was revoked on the basis that the blacklist’s reasoning was false.
* viii. “Expired/Appealed” means the blacklist was revoked because the temporary blacklist expired, or it was appealed due to an extremely rare exception being made, but the blacklist reasoning was fair.
* ix. Department Administration reserves the right to reinstate any expired/appealed blacklists if the reasoning behind the blacklist was fair and justified.

If an employee is found to be on-team while placed on Suspension or Administrative Leave, he or she may face further and more severe disciplinary action up to Termination.

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**6.1.9** DIVISION / UNIT HANDBOOKS

Each Division, and Unit within the department has a handbook that contains the information specifically for that division / unit.

A. Division / Unit handbooks are required to be followed by each member within the specific unit or division.

B. Handbooks are to be reviewed each month and updated to ensure they contain the correct information.

C. The Captain of the bureau of which the unit / division is under is responsible for upkeep of the handbooks.

D. Division / Unit policies must be in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures Manual policies and State of Mayflower Law.

E. All division and unit handbooks shall considered invalid unless they contain the following:

* i. Organization;
* ii. Grammar;
* iii. Fluent english;
* iv. Signatures of Unit/Division head and respective Bureau Captain;
* v. Deputy Chief and Chief’s signature and acknowledgement

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**6.1.10** RIDE ALONG POLICY

A. Ride Alongs (RAs) may only be conducted by a Police Officer+. Cadets are not allowed to host or accept ride along requests. Officers are wholly responsible for ensuring the trustworthiness, obedience, and honesty of the individuals they take on ride alongs.

* i. Officers on probation also cannot perform ride alongs.

B. Ride alongs are not to be given to any known individual with criminal ties, is a known criminal, has had a previous warrant, or has over tens (10) felonies or fifteen (15) misdemeanors on record.

C. Ride alongs may only be conducted during a standard patrol period, and may not be conducted during any special operations or otherwise.

D. Before commencing the ride along, the Officer must conduct a records check on the individual. The individual must meet the criteria before continuing with the ridealong.

E. The ride-along is allowed to have a firearm on their person. They must have a Firearms Identification Card on them and can only carry a side-arm (no long guns). It is up to the Officer on whether or not the ridealong is allowed to have a firearm on them during the patrol.

F. Prior to the ridealong, the Officer must read out the following to the individual. The individual must agree with the following before continuing.

* i. *Throughout the duration of this ride along, you will be exposed to risks, threats and dangers of varying degrees. By embarking on this ride along, you acknowledge and agree that this ride along presents itself as a possible risk. Plymouth Police Department cannot be held liable for any losses, injuries or damages that may occur during this ride. You furthermore agree to respect the officer’s authority and to comply with all their lawful orders. The officer reserves the right to terminate the ride along at any given time, for any reason they deem plausible.*
*Do you understand?*
*Do you have any questions?*
*Having those aspects in mind, do you wish to continue?*

G. During a ride along, you are directly responsible for the person you are with and their safety, meaning it is highly advised that you use common sense and stay away from high-risk situations if there are other officers available to deal with them.

H. If at any point the ride along refuses to cooperate, and follow your commands, you are to terminate the ride along immediately.

I. If you have a ridealong, make sure to radio in that you have a ridealong when radioing that you are 10-8. For example, “1P01, 10-8 w/ RA, Plymouth”.

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**6.1.11** STATE CLASSIFICATION REGULATION

A.In accordance with the State Secrets Act, this department reserves the right to classify certain material for a specified amount of time.

B. All classified material must meet the regulations listed in the act itself.

C. In accordance with the act, the following levels of classification exist:

* i. CLASSIFIED

* Can be issued by any member of the department with supervisor approval.
* Carries a simple espionage charge
* Classification is valid for 30 days before subject to renewal
* ii. CLASSIFIED

* Can be issued by LT+
* Carries simple espionage charge
* Valid for up to 90-days before subject to renewal
* iii. TOP SECRET

* Can be issued by CPT+
* Carries felony espionage charge
* Valid up to 180 days before subject to renewal
* iv. CRITICAL

* Can be issued Chief or Deputy Chief
* Carries felony espionage charge
* Valid up to 360 days before subject to renewal

D. Any member of the department who violates this regulation will be terminated from the department and forwarded to the Department of Justice for prosecution.

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**6.1.12** CHIEF’S OFFICE DIRECTIVES/POLICIES

A. The Chief’s Office shall have the authority to establish Directives and Policies in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

B. Each member of the department shall be required to adhere to any policy established by the Chief’s Office.

C. Directives shall act as orders from the Chief’s Office for certain divisions or members of the department.

D. If a Chief’s Office Directive is conflicted with the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, that particular section of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual shall be nullified and void.

E. The Chief’s Office Directive overrides and supersedes any and all other department policies or orders.

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**6.1.13** TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/POLICIES

A. The Instruction Unit shall be solely responsible for hosting department training.

* i. Employees who hold the rank of Captain and above shall automatically hold a certification to host a department training.
* ii. The Instruction Unit will be considered part-time with exception given to the commanding officer (Sergeant) and executive officer (Master Police Officer/Head Instructor) of the unit.

B. All training held must contain a curriculum intended for furthering the overall professionalism of each employee within the department.

**6.1.13.1** TRAINING QUOTA

A. Each employee of the rank of Corporal and below will be required to attend one (1) training per month.

B. Each employee who holds a position within the Auxiliary Unit will be required to attend one (1) training per month.

C. Each employee of the rank of Sergeant will be required to attend one (1) training per month.

D. Each employee who fails to reach the training requirement for the month will receive a strike.

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**6.1.14** CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

Upon applying for employment at the Plymouth Police Department, you understand and agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

A. If you are employed as a Cadet, you can be dismissed at any time for a viable reason.

B. You may NOT be able to submit a Leave of Absence or be granted extensions during the cadet training process.

C. Once accepted, you will not be able to resign from the department until you serve 30 days in the department as an OFFICER.

E. You must abide by and obey ALL Plymouth Police Department policies, Mayflower Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, Acts of Congress, Executive Orders, County and Local Ordinances, and Law Enforcement Training Institute curriculum and standards. If you do not, the department reserves the right to investigate and possibly terminate you.

F. You consent to the department command to searches of your person at the end of each shift during the cadet process AND as an employee, AND they may be able to search your persons, vehicles, and properties AT time if they suspect you of a crime. Failure to comply with the searches is a breach of this contract and may result in termination and/or blacklist. You agree the department is not liable for unreasonable searches and seizures and filing lawsuits against the department for this reason is also a breach of this contract.

G. You must not be affiliated with any form of criminal organizations or any criminals in the State of Mayflower during your employment in the Plymouth Police Department and when applying to the department. The department reserves the right to terminate your employment or deny your application at any time if you are affiliated with criminals or a form of criminal organization.

H. NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT: Sharing, distributing, making illegal copies of, or taking pictures or videos of any portion of confidential/classified information, intelligence, or material (Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Unit/Division Handbooks, Department Documents, Private Discord Channels and Conversations, Private Announcements, etc.) provided to you by the Plymouth Police Department without explicit authorization from High Command members (CPT+) is both a criminal violation of the State Secrets Act (2020) and NDA Act (2019), which may lead to a permanent blacklist from the department and criminal prosecution.

I. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: During service as an employee of the Plymouth Police Department, you will be exposed to risks, threats, and dangers of various degrees. By submitting this application and being employed by the department, you acknowledge and agree that this job may present a risk to your safety. The Plymouth Police Department is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages encountered during or after employment, and may not be subject to legal action for any losses, injuries, or damages sustained. You furthermore agree to respect the authority of the department and to comply with all lawful orders of any and all superior officers.

J. Any breach or violation of any of the terms or conditions listed in the contract may and will result in a termination from the department or denial of application.

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# CONCLUSION
Each policy and procedure outlined in this handbook, is required to be followed by employees of the Plymouth Police Department. Should this document and its contents be broken, administrative action will be taken.

The Plymouth Police Department is responsible for upholding the Township’s Ordinances, traffic laws, and keeping order among the urban populace. The department provides a refined service to the public, and will ensure that the highest-standards are maintained at all times.

All employees within the Plymouth Police Department are required to have a thorough understanding of each concept and area defined within this document.

By being a subordinate of the Township Police of Plymouth under the authority of the office of the Chief of Police [further defined within the township charter] you agree to the terms of this document and its contents-should they be broken-administrative action shall be taken.

If there are any concerns regarding any information presented in this document, the Deputy Chief or Chief of Police should be notified through direct messages.

Signatory Administration Members:
*PENDING SIGNATURE*
**Chief of Police**
Plymouth Police Department

*SophieBored*
**Deputy Chief of Police**
Plymouth Police Department

*PENDING SIGNATURE*
**Field Operations Bureau Captain**
Plymouth Police Department

*PENDING SIGNATURE*
**Administrative Bureau Captain**
Plymouth Police Department

Signatory Author:
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NerfSniper1234 merely updated the document, full credits go to FrancisHUnderwood and SwagJason8. And takes zero credit for the final piece outside of minor updates based on new administration within the Plymouth Police Department.
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