Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Unified Police Department (UPD) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Unified Police Department (UPD)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish clear procedures and expectations for all members of the Unified Police Department. These procedures are intended to guide officers in maintaining public safety, ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of laws, and supporting high-quality roleplay.
- General Principles
Officers shall:
- Preserve life as the highest priority
- Act professionally and respectfully at all times
- Use the least amount of force necessary
- Ensure all actions are justified, reasonable, and explainable
- Maintain immersion and realistic conduct
Situations not explicitly covered in this SOP must be handled using sound judgment, good faith, and general roleplay standards.
- Call Response Prioritization
Calls shall be handled based on urgency:
High Priority:
- Active violence
- Shots fired
- Armed suspects
- Officer in distress
Medium Priority:
- Suspicious persons
- Disturbances
- Ongoing crimes without immediate threat
Low Priority:
- Civil disputes
- Noise complaints
- Welfare checks
- Non-urgent reports
- Traffic Stops
Officers shall:
- Initiate stops safely and in a controlled manner
- Clearly communicate the reason for the stop
- Request identification and necessary documentation
- Assess behavior and situation before escalating
Officers shall not:
- Escalate without justification
- Rush enforcement actions
- Ignore roleplay interaction
- Felony Stops
Felony stops shall be conducted when a suspect is considered dangerous or wanted.
Officers shall:
- Request backup
- Maintain distance and cover
- Issue clear and controlled commands
- Control the situation before approaching
- Foot Pursuits
Officers shall:
- Only pursue when justified
- Communicate direction and updates
- Maintain awareness of surroundings
Officers shall discontinue pursuit if:
- Risk outweighs necessity
- Loss of visual contact
- Situation becomes unsafe
- Vehicle Pursuits
Vehicle pursuits shall only be initiated when justified.
Officers shall:
- Continuously assess risk versus necessity
- Consider traffic, environment, and public safety
- Communicate clearly with other units
Pursuits may be terminated when:
- Risk becomes excessive
- Supervisor directs termination
- Identification of suspect is sufficient
- Use of Force
Officers shall follow a progressive use of force model:
- Presence
- Verbal commands
- Control techniques
- Non-lethal force
- Lethal force
Lethal force shall only be used when there is an immediate threat to life.
All use of force must be justified and proportionate.
- Suspicious Persons
Officers shall:
- Approach calmly and professionally
- Engage through communication
- Observe behavior before taking action
Detainment must be justified.
- Domestic Disturbances
Officers shall:
- Secure the scene
- Separate involved parties
- Assess threats and risks
- Prioritize de-escalation
- Welfare Checks
Officers shall:
- Approach cautiously
- Assess the individual’s condition
- Request assistance if needed
- Shots Fired
Officers shall:
- Respond immediately
- Secure the area
- Identify threats
- Coordinate with responding units
- Theft and Robbery
Officers shall:
- Gather information
- Identify suspects
- Preserve scene integrity
- Allow roleplay to develop
- Traffic Accidents
Officers shall:
- Secure the scene
- Check for injuries
- Request emergency services if required
- Manage traffic flow
- Officer in Distress
All available units shall respond immediately.
Officers shall:
- Locate the officer
- Neutralize threats
- Provide assistance
- Impaired Driving
Officers shall:
- Observe driving behavior
- Conduct field sobriety tests where appropriate
- Take enforcement action based on findings
- Non-Compliant Individuals
Officers shall:
- Attempt verbal resolution
- Escalate gradually
- Use force only when necessary
- Scene Management
The first officer on scene assumes initial control.
Officers shall:
- Maintain order
- Coordinate responding units
- Communicate clearly
- Interaction with Emergency Services
Officers shall:
- Secure scenes before allowing entry
- Respect medical and rescue operations
- Coordinate with emergency personnel
- Communication
Officers shall:
- Use clear and concise radio communication
- Provide relevant updates
- Avoid unnecessary transmissions
- Documentation
Officers shall:
- Record major incidents
- Submit reports when required
- Ensure accuracy and completeness
- High-Risk Incidents
22.1 Hostage Situations
Officers shall:
- Establish perimeter
- Avoid immediate escalation
- Initiate communication
- Request specialized units if available
Priority shall be preservation of life.
22.2 Barricaded Suspects
Officers shall:
- Contain the area
- Avoid unnecessary entry
- Attempt negotiation
- Wait for additional resources
22.3 Armed Suspects
Officers shall:
- Maintain distance
- Use cover
- Issue clear commands
- Escalate only when necessary
22.4 Bank and Store Robberies
Officers shall:
- Establish perimeter
- Prevent escape where possible
- Communicate with suspects
- Allow negotiation
Officers shall avoid immediate forced entry unless necessary.
22.5 Large-Scale Incidents
Examples include:
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Fires
- Mass casualty events
Officers shall:
- Establish command
- Coordinate with all agencies
- Maintain control of the scene
22.6 Public Disorder
Officers shall:
- Monitor the situation
- Attempt de-escalation
- Avoid unnecessary force
- Maintain public safety
22.7 Explosive Threats
Officers shall:
- Establish safe perimeter
- Evacuate civilians
- Request specialized units
- Avoid direct interaction with suspected devices
22.8 Active Threat Situations
Officers shall:
- Respond immediately
- Locate and neutralize the threat
- Prioritize preservation of life
- Coordinate with all responding units
- Prohibited Conduct
Officers shall not:
- Engage in powergaming
- Use out-of-character knowledge in roleplay
- Use unjustified force
- Conduct unrealistic actions or tactics
- Disrupt or ignore roleplay
- Final Clause
This Standard Operating Procedure does not cover every possible situation.
Officers are expected to act in good faith, apply sound judgment, and maintain realistic and fair roleplay at all times.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.