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SPRINGFIELD POLICE DIVISION

POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

HANDBOOK

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to the Springfield Police Division! This handbook details all the
policies, guidelines and procedures of the Springfield Police Division. All the
information in this handbook has to be followed by all deputies within the Police
Department and all new deputies are required to read and complete the following
policies, guidelines and procedures below. The information below are to ensure
deputy safety and realistic game play for all members of SPD (Springfield Police
Division). A deputy within the Training Unit will quiz all new Cadets on the
information in this handbook to ensure you have read and completed the policies,
guidelines and procedures below. If you have any questions please contact your
Field training Officer.
Updated: 4/2/2016

Phonetic Alphabet

SYMBOL SPELLING SYMBOL SPELLING

A ADAM 0 ZERO
B BOY 1 ONE
C CHARLES 2 TWO
D DAVID 3 THREE
E EDWARD 4 FOUR
F FRANK 5 FIVE
G GEORGE 6 SIX
H HENRY 7 SEVEN
I IDA 8 EIGHT
J JOHN 9 NINER
K KING
L LINCOLN
M MARY
N NORA
O OCEAN
P PAUL
Q QUEEN
R ROBERT
S SAM
T TOM
U UNION
V VICTOR
W WILLIAM
X X-RAY
Y YOUNG
Z ZEBRA
Codes and Signals

I. Codes:
SIGNALS
1 Contact Sherif 37 Out of Service / On Scene

3 Contact Chief Deputy 39 Location

5 Contact Headquarters 41 On Portable
7 Registration Check 43 Home
7A Stolen Check 45 Universal Medical Precautions

9 Misc. Complaint 47 Report

11 Arrest Record Check 49 Radio Repair
11A Driver's License Check 51 Cannot Answer
13 Special Detail 53 Coroner
15 Subpoena / Paper Service 55 **Subject Wanted**
15A Warrant 57 All OK
17 Meet with Person 59 Disregard
19 Call Person by Phone 61 E.T.A.
21 Prisoner 63 Negative
23 Eating (Provide Location) 65 En Route
25 Headquarters 67 Gone on Arrival
25A East District Office 69 Advised
27 **Emergency Run** 71 Unable to Copy
29 Emergency Squad 73 Computer Down
31 Wrecker 75 Transport Detail
33 In Service 77 Improper Radio Procedure

35 On Patrol 79 Homeland Security Alert

99 **Emergency Radio Traffic**

 CODES
2 Non - Injury Crash 48 Rape
4 Injury Crash 48A Sex Ofense
4A Fatal Crash 48B Indecent Exposure
6 Aircraft Crash 50 Robbery
8 Assault 50A Robbery In Progress
10 Assist Other Unit 50B Strong Arm Robbery
12 Burglary 52 Shooting
12A Burglary in Progress 54 Stabbing
14 Bad Check / Forgery 56 Stolen Vehicle
16 D.O.A. 58 Suicide
18 Dog Bite 58A Attempted Suicide
20 Domestic Dispute 60 Suspicious Person
22 Drowning 60A Suspicious Vehicle
24 Intoxicated / Impaired Person 62 Traffic Detail
24A Impaired Driver 62A Traffic Stop
26 Fight 62B Traffic Complaint
28 Fire 64 Vandalism
28A Vehicle Fire 66 **Jailbreak or Escape**

30 Gambling 68 Menacing / Telephone Harassment

32 Homicide 68A Bomb Threat

34 Juvenile 70 Drugs / Narcotics
36 Theft 72 Disabled Vehicle
38 Missing Person 74 Stranded Motorist
40 Gun 76 Neighbor Complaint
40A Knife 78 **Riot**
42 **Nature Unknown** 80 Livestock on Roadway
44 **OFFICER IN TROUBLE** 82 E.D.P. (Emotionally Disturbed Person)

46 Prowler 84 U.F.O.
86 Littering Complaint

Call Signs

I. Springfield Police Division:

(Unit Numbers Based on Seniority)

A. Police Departments Head Administration / Administration:

Unit =
101 = Chief
102 = Assistant Chief
103 = Commander
104 = Captain
105 = Lieutenant

B. Uniformed Patrol:
106 - 107 = Sergeants
120+ = Police Officers

D. K9 Unit:
K-9 1
K-9 2...

III. Ohio Communications Center:

Known as Dispatch, and will be addressed as such. Dispatch will not be addressed as control.

Police Department Ranks

I. Police Department Head Administration:

A. Chief:
The Chief is the highest rank within the Police Department. The Chief is the head
of the Springfield Police Division.

B. Assistant Chief:
The Assistant Chief is the second highest rank within the Police Department. The
Assistant Chief is the assistant head of the department. He/She also takes responsibility
of the department in a long absence of the Chief.

C. Commander:
The Commander is the third highest rank within the Police Department. The
Commander main responsibility is to oversee all Police Departments Administration and
Supervisors.

II. Police Department Administration:

A. Captain:
The Captain is the fourth highest rank within the Police Department. The main
duty for a Captain is to run the Public Safety Academy and to assist the Chief, the
Assistant Chief and the Commander when needed and takes responsibility in a long
absence of the Chief, the Assistant Chief, and the Commander.

B. Lieutenant:
A Lieutenant is the fifth highest rank within the Police Department. The main
duty for a Lieutenant is to run the Patrol Division and to assist the Head Administration
when needed and takes responsibility in a long absence of other Administration
Personnel.
III. Sherif's Office Supervisors:

A. Sergeant:
A Sergeant's main duty is to serve as a in and out of game supervisor within a
Police Department Patrol Division.

IV.Police Department Personnel:

A. Officer / Senior Officer:

The Deputy rank has two classes, Senior Officer and Officer. A Officer is a
officer that has finished all training and involution by his/her Field Training
Officer. A Senior Officer is a Deputy that has proven to be mature, professional
and proven no longer be overseen by a Field Training Officer.

B. Academy Recruit:
A Recruit is where all new Officers start within the Police Department. At
the time of being a Recruit, you will have gone through standard community
orientation, basic training and at least one patrol. If a Recruit hasn't shown
progress of knowing the Police Department policies and procedures, the Recruit
will proceed for at least one or two more patrols to show the capability of not
having a FTO beside him/her at all times.

Callsigns
In the beginning of each roleplay, during briefing, you will be given district to patrol.
(there are 3 total districts, A, B, and C) You will also possibly be given a partner. Your
callsign will consist of your assigned district, the last two digits of your badge number,
then how many people per patrol car. For example, if you are in district C, you have a
partner, and your unit number is 156. Then your call sign is C562. If your in district B, you
don't have a partner, and your unit number is 172. Then your callsign would be B721.
Radio Communications
When talking on the radio you will refer to dispatch, not Dispatch. Dispatch does not
give orders like Dispatch would. The on duty supervisor will give standing orders.
I. Traffic Stops:
 All traffic stops have to be reported to Dispatch. Officers have to broadcast code, 62A
(traffic stop). After Dispatch has copied the 62A location, Dispatch will request the location
(street & closest cross street), vehicle description, (please give in order as listed) the license
plate, color of vehicle, kind of vehicle, number of occupant(s), and whether or not an additional
unit(s) are requested.

A. Example:
Officer B561 to Dispatch 62A Dispatch: B561 go ahead with your 62A Officer:
62A, Topaz Street cross of Frankfort Avenue, Break Dispatch: Copy B561 Standby.
Dispatch: B561 go ahead on the vehicle description Officer: Dispatch the vehicle
description is going to be Adam(A) Boy(B) Charle(C) 1 2 3, red 2 door sports car, 1
occupant, no additional

II. Responding to Calls:

All calls have to be reported to Dispatch. Officers have to broadcast call sign, responding
to a call, type of call, location (street & closest cross street), extra information to provide
(optional), and if or no 10(s) (additional unitor units) are requested.

A. Example:
Officer: "B561 to dispatch" Dispatch: "B561 go ahead." Officer: "B561 show me
65 to a 26 (fight in progress), on Topaz cross Frankfort, can you send me a 10 (additional
unit)"

III. Pursuits:
All pursuits have to be reported to Dispatch as a priority situation.

A. Vehicle Pursuit:
Officers in a vehicle pursuit have to broadcast call sign and priority. Dispatch
would then acknowledge the Officers transmission to go ahead with the Officers Priority.
The Officers would then broadcast call sign, in pursuit, going eastbound Topaz Street.
Dispatch would next clear/hold all radio traffic and request the Officer in-pursuit to go
ahead with the pursuit. The Officer has to broadcast the (please give in order as listed)
license plate, color of vehicle, kind of vehicle, updated direction of travel, and updated
location. After the Officer has finished broadcasting, Dispatch will assign patrol unit to be
enroute to the pursuit. During a vehicle pursuits secondary unit calls out the pursuit,
such as giving updates on direction of travel and location.

I. Example:
Officer: "B561 to dispatch Priority" Dispatch: "B561 go ahead" Officer:
"B561 Vehicle Pursuit, going eastbound Topaz Street" Dispatch: "Dispatch to all
units priority traffic initiated, B561 is currently in a Vehicle Pursuit going
eastbound Topaz Street, B561 go ahead with your Vehicle Pursuit" Officer: B561
in pursuit of Alpha(A) Bravo(B) Charlie(C) 1 2 3, red 2 door sports car, going
eastbound Topaz Street"

B. Foot Pursuits:
Officers in a foot pursuits are required to broadcast call sign and priority.
Dispatch would then acknowledge the Officers transmission to go ahead with the
Officers Priority. The Officer would then broadcast call sign, in pursuit, going eastbound
Topaz Street. Dispatch would next clear/hold all radio traffic and request the Officer in-
pursuit to go ahead with the pursuit. The Officer has to broadcast the (please give in
order as listed) ethnicity, gender, apparel, updated direction of travel, and updated
location. After the Officer has finished broadcasting, Dispatch will assign patrol unit to be
enroute to the pursuit. During a foot pursuits Officers have to give updates on direction
of travel and location.

I. Example:
Officer: "B561 Priority" Dispatch: "B561 go ahead" Officer: "B561 Foot
Pursuit, going eastbound Topaz Street" Dispatch: "Dispatch to all units priority
traffic instated, B561 is currently in a Foot pursuit going eastbound Topaz Street,
B561 go ahead with your traffic" Officer: B561 in pursuit of a white, male, blue
jeans, black jacket going eastbound Topaz Street"

C. Example for an Update:

Officer: "B561 to dispatch update, now going eastbound Topaz Street"
IV. Other Radio Communications:

A. Checking On Duty:
When a patrol starts and the briefing is finished you must check on duty and In-
Service.

I. Example for Checking On Duty:

Officer: "B561 to Dispatch show me 35 "

B. Checking Of Duty:
When you are about to get out of game and will not be returning in-game for the
rest of the patrol, you must check Of Duty.

I. Example for Checking Of Duty:

Officer: "B561 to Dispatch, show me 37"

Traffic Stops

I. Introduction:
Initiating traffic stops is one of the most common duties Officers do while patrolling. Traffic
stops are meant to stop vehicles) breaking traffic laws or stopping BOLO (Be On the Lookout)
suspect vehicles.

A. Normal Traffic Stop:

You always want to begin a traffic stop by radioing in to dispatch and telling them
to have a 62A (traffic stop) You want to tell dispatch your area, (The street your on, and
the closest cross street). You also want to tell them the make, model, and color of the
vehicle you have stopped. Also tell them how many times the vehicle is occupied by and
advise if you request an additional unit. To proceed with a normal traffic stop, approach
the vehicle's window to tell driver of the vehicle why the Officer initiated a traffic stop
on the vehicle and to retrieve drivers and passengers information (license, registration
and proof of insurance). If driver or passenger(s) of the vehicle comes back with a
warrant, the Officer must notify Dispatch to request additional unit to the Officers
location. (Traffic Stop becomes felony) If driver comes back with a revoked license,
Officer must notify Dispatch. An additional is not needed and the Officer can proceed
with the traffic stop. After running the information of occupant(s) of the vehicle, proceed
back to drivers window, give information back to driver and passenger(s) and issue
driver ticket or warning. If the driver came back with warrant, proceed with arrest and if
passenger(s) comes back with warrant, proceed with arrest. If the driver came back with
a revoked license, proceed to impound the vehicle, Giving a ticket for a minor traffic
ofence is at Officers discretion.

B. Felony Traffic Stop:

If a felony traffic stop continued as normal, approach the vehicle's window to
retrieve driver's and passengers information (license, registration and proof of
insurance). If driver doesnt come back with a warrant and was the driver of a the
vehicle with a criminal ofense, driver will be detained at station until ownership of
vehicle is proven. If all passengers of said vehicle are cleared and dont have any
warrants, they will be released at scene.

C. Road Safety:
Only proceed with a traffic stop once all vehicles involved are out of the path of
traffic. Circumstances many vary as AI many not pull to the right shoulder. ELS
(Emergency Lighting System) have to be activated from start to finish of said traffic stop.

D. Officer Safety:
On felony traffic stops proceed to the suspect vehicle with firearm unholstered
and in-hand. On felony traffic stops additional unit(s) need to have their firearm
unholstered and pointed at suspect(s) inside said vehicle. When a Officer initiates a
traffic stop on a vehicle, the Officer needs to have his/her vehicle positioned with
vehicle's front bumper pointing into traffic. The reason for this is that a Officers engine
 block is protecting the Officer while at the vehicle's window, as well as to provide cover if
suspect fires upon the Officer.

Responding to Calls

I. Introduction:
Responding to calls is one of the most common duties an Officer will do while patrolling.
Responding to calls via script or given by Dispatch is the primary way in which calls are created.
Officers are required to respond and resolve situations and/or eliminate a threat to the public.

A: Vehicle Speeds:
Exceeding the speed limit to arrive on scene as fast as possible without causing
harm to bystanders is at responding Officers discretion.

B: Road Safety:
Avoid using opposite lanes of traffic unless no other options are available.

C: ELS (Emergency Lighting System)

Code 1 (no light and no siren), Code 2 (lights and siren at intersections, clear
a path of travel, etc.), or Code 3 (lights and siren) is not used in this clan. Response will
be Code 1 or Code 3 only. Code 3 is also known as 27 by the Sherifs Office.

Pursuits

I. Introduction:
Pursuits take place when a suspect(s) is resisting arrest by fleeing on foot or by vehicle.
Pursuits are created by fleeing from a routine traffic stop, felony traffic stop, failing to stop when
signaling pull over or when ordered to stop on foot.

A. Vehicle Speeds:
 Exceeding the speed limit to remain visual with fleeing suspect is at Officers
discretion. If speeds become life threatening to bystanders or personnel, pursuit will be
called of if pursuit is non-felony.

B. PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique):

To use a PIT to immobilize a fleeing suspect, position the Officers vehicle to
where the portion of the Officers vehicle forward of the front wheels is aligned with the
portion of the suspects vehicle behind the back wheels.

I. PIT Authorization Requirements:

The PIT is up to the discretion of the pursuing Officer. It is the Officer's responsibility to make
sure that the roadway is clear of cars, civilians, and other obstructions. If excessive damage to
property, cars, injury or death to other motorists or pedestrians, then the Officer will be held
liable and face disciplinary action.
C. Road Safety:
If the suspect goes into oncoming traffic, only the primary vehicle will be able to
follow the suspect, all other personnel in the pursuit must stay in the correct lanes of
travel.

Vehicle Structure

I. Introduction:
The Law Enforcement Vehicle Structure has to be followed during all Official/Serious
Patrols. As you move through the ranks within in your department/division you will unlock
vehicles to drive during patrols. When promoted to a new rank you will be able to drive said
vehicles listed under said rank. After being promoted you will still be able to drive said vehicles
from your previous rank.

A. Springfield Police Division

I. Uniformed Patrol:
Probationary Officer:
 Marked CVPI
Police Officer:
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Senior Police Officer
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer
K9 Unit:
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer
Sergeant:
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer
Lieutenant:
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer
Captain
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer

Commander
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer
Assistant Chief
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
 Marked Explorer
Chief
Marked CVPI
Marked Dodge Charger
Marked Tahoe
Marked Explorer