Calls
Last updated 01/02/24 GMT.
Section 1 - Response
A. Unit Type
i. Overview It is important that you only respond to calls that you are currently clocked in to handle, it makes no sense that a normal unit would investigate a robbery while detectives are online.
ii. Normal Units Normal units (default shift type) may respond to any call that requires a police response.
Examples: - Store robbery - Vehicle crash - Shooting/panic - Perimeter control
iii. Detectives Detectives should only respond to calls once the normal units have handled the main call to investigate the aftermath and potentially find other suspects that may be involved.
Examples: - Robbery investigation - Murder investigation - Vehicle crash - Shooting/panic
iv. Speed Enforcement Speed enforcement may respond to any call that a normal unit would respond to but should prioritise pursuits, traffic stops, etc. over other calls.
B. Light Pattern
i. Overview When responding to a call, you should use the appropriate lighting pattern according to the call type. You should not be responding to a car crash at code 3.
ii. Code 1 Lights: None active Sirens: None active Traffic: Follow rules
A code 1 response should be used for calls which do not require an immediate response.
Examples: - Welfare check - Sting setup
iii. Code 2Lo Lights: Active when needed Sirens: Manual only Traffic: Follow rules
A code 2Lo response should be used when a call is not urgent but it is difficult to reach the call without moving vehicles out of the way.
Examples: - Low value warrant response - Supervisor requested
iv. Code 2Hi Lights: Active Sirens: Manual/Priority only Traffic: Can run lights/stop signs
A code 2Hi response should be used when a call is urgent but does not require immediate units. Code 2Hi may also be used when traffic is high and using sirens is useless.
Examples: - Vehicle crash - Warrant response - Officer in un-immediate danger
v. Code 3 Lights: Active Sirents: Active Traffic: Can speed and run lights/stop signs
A code 3 response should be used for a call which requires immediate units.
Examples: - Officer in danger (panic) - Shots fired - Robbery in progress - Pursuit
C. Traffic Rules
i. Information When responding to a call, you should attempt to follow all traffic rules unless you have a good reason to not. Bellow are traffic rules and instances where you can break them.
ii. Red Light / Stop Sign You may run a red light or stop sign when a person or valuable object is in danger (responding code 3). However, before running a light or stop sign, you must first slow down and check for traffic coming from either direction - you should not speed straight through unless blocked off.
iii. Speeding You should refrain from speeding when responding to a call if possible. You have the right to speed if the call is urgent (code 3) but if it is required to go faster than 120mph, you should stop responding / chasing.
iv. Reckless Driving You should not need to drive recklessly when responding to a call and therefore it is still illegal.
Section 2 - Securing a scene
i. Information To avoid confusion or contamination of evidence, a scene must be secured when an opportunity to do so is given. A scene may only be released on the detectives say so.
ii. Tape The most common way to secure a scene is to put loads of police tape around the crime scene. While this is an efficient method, it is not great for stopping vehicles from entering an area.
Tape should primarily be used to close of areas inside of a building or protected by barriers.
iii. Police Barriers Police barriers are a great way to stop vehicles from entering an area that is being secured. Where possible, you should place these types of barriers to stop vehicles.
You should not block off an area which can be used to another location without entering the crime scene.
iv. Crowd Barriers Crowd barriers are used to stop pedestrians from entering an area. These can be used for a crime scene or for stopping civilians from entering a private area.
For a crime scene, you should only place these barriers next to sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
Section 3 - Parking
i. Information Finding the correct place to park your vehicle is important to not disrupt civilians just going about their daily life. You should find a spot which is out of the way of causing harm.
ii. Code 1 Response If you are on a code 1 response, you have no reason not to find an appropriate parking spot in either a parking lot or space near the scene.
iii. Code 2 Response When responding code 2, you may park your vehicle on the sidewalk with the lights on while you deal with a scene, but make sure to leave some room for people to get past.
iv. Code 3 Response When responding code 3, you may leave your vehicle anywhere that will not cause harm to others but your lights must be on and if you have an opportunity to park safely, you should.
v. Blockades When asked to block off a road for a pursuit or event, you must have your lights and traffic advisors on among any other equipment such as flares and cones to alert drivers.
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