> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://department.usrpc.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://department.usrpc.net/fhp/p/ia.md). # Internal Affairs **Definitions**\ "Internal Affairs" - Department investigation officers.\ "FSRP" - Florida State Roleplay (parent server). ([more](https://guide.usrpc.net/florida/))\ "The Department" - Florida Highway Patrol.\ "DOJ" - Department Of Justice. ([more](https://department.usrpc.net/doj/)) ## Section 1 - Punishments ### A. Information **i. Approval**\ Before sending a punishment, it must first be approved by either:\ \- 2+ other Internal Affairs agents.\ \- A member of the Directors board.\ \- DOJ management. Exceptions include:\ \- Breaking FSRP rules.\ \- Direct threats to the department. **ii. Actions**\ Internal Affairs are required to notify the Trooper of any punishment given against them which can be done via direct messages or the strikes channel. **iii. Defence**\ As the Trooper receiving a infraction, you have the right to fight it through an Internal Affairs ticket where you will be provided any evidence and reasoning behind your punishment. If you feel that your punishment was unjust, you may give a reason for why it should be removed. **iv. Reverting Infractions**\ Internal Affairs do not have the power to reverse an infraction. To revert an infraction, approval must first be gained from the Directors board. If an infraction is to be reverted, all logs must stay in their appropriate channels but should be crossed through ~~as such~~. **v. Logging Infractions**\ All infractions must be logged in the appropriate channel to allow for them to be searched for easily among evidence that is not available to the public. **vi. Statements**\ If the community (5+) or channel 5 news is to request that a statement be made about a punishment given, the Directors board should create a statement along side minimal evidence within 48 hours of notification. ### B. Verbal Warning **i. Verbal Warnings**\ A verbal warning is given when a warning+ is not considered a reasonable punishment for the rule broken. **ii. Logging**\ It is not required to log a verbal warning as they are verbal only and will not be looked at for appeal. **iii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a verbal warning include:\ \- Using the wrong livery/gear.\ \- Using the wrong callsign. ### C. Warning **i. Warnings**\ A warning is given when a rule is broken that is not serious enough to be considered as a danger to other Law Enforcement Officers. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a warning include:\ \- Forgetting to clock out.\ \- Speeding on duty.\ \- Using the wrong livery/gear. ### D. Strike **i. Strikes**\ Strikes are given to Troopers when the rule broken is considered to be dangerous, threatening or ignorant. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a strike include:\ \- Forgetting to clock out.\ \- Speeding on duty (fast).\ \- Dangerous driving.\ \- Random stops.\ \- Unprofessionalism. **iii. Removals**\ All active strikes are removed by the Directors board roughly once a month. However, all logs remain to conserve evidence. **iv. Suspension**\ There is a limit to how many strikes a person can obtain at once. If you are to be considered for a strike but you already have 3 strikes, you should be suspended for a period of 3-7 days depending on the severity of the incident. ### E. Suspension **i. Suspensions**\ Suspensions are given to Troopers who refuse to stop breaking the rules or have broken a serious rule. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a suspension include:\ \- A 4th strike in a month.\ \- Being striked for the same thing twice in a row. **iii. Early Release**\ Internal Affairs may decide that a punishment was too harsh and may change the suspension period with the approval of the Directors board. All parties involved should be notified of a change. ### F. Termination **i. Terminations**\ Terminations are given to Troopers who are unfit for the team and should be removed from Florida Highway Patrol. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a termination include:\ \- Being banned (in-game or Discord).\ \- Mass team RDM.\ \- 2nd suspension.\ \- Mass unprofessionalism. ### G. Retraining **i. Retraining**\ If a Trooper has not taken in what has been given in their Training, they should be demoted back down to Cadet. If a Training Officer is considered to be at fault, they may be investigated. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a retraining include:\ \- Constant rule breaking.\ \- Using the wrong vehicle/livery/gear.\ \- Getting basics wrong. ### H. Demotion **i. Demotions**\ If a Trooper is considered to be unfit for their rank they should be demoted for a rank that they are more suitable for. **ii. Examples**\ Some reasons for a demotion include:\ \- Constant rule breaking.\ \- Misdirection to lower ranks.\ \- Failing to meet the quota. **iii. Logging**\ Demotions must be logged with the Trooper's original rank in case an appeal is requested and approved. *** ## Section 2 - Patrol Internal Affairs agents have the ability to patrol in any vehicle deemed necessary to complete their desired tasks. **i. Livery**\ Internal Affairs may patrol using a Florida Highway Patrol or Undercover (preferred) livery. **ii. Modifications**\ An Internal Affairs vehicle may have any modifications needed to make it look more like a civilian car. They may not have antennas, ram bars, or other visible modifications that may give away their tasks. **iii. Tasks**\ When patrolling as Internal Affairs in an unmarked vehicle, agents may not perform traffic stops or respond to low value calls unless requested or imminent danger is shown. **iv. Supervisors**\ Internal Affairs agents are considered as supervisors but may only respond to supervisor requests if no other supervisor is readily available. *** ## Section 3 - Investigations **i. Reasoning**\ Before marking a Trooper as "Under Investigation", the Internal Affairs agent leading the case must first present it to other agents with grounds to place the Trooper under investigation. Grounds include evidence of rule breaking such as video recordings or even just multiple witnesses complaining about the Trooper's performance or ethics. **ii. Approval**\ Cases must first be approved before going into play. To approve a case you must either:\ \- Get approval from the Directors board.\ \- Have 2+ Internal Affairs agents approve.\ \- Get a written approval from DOJ/FBI. Exceptions include:\ \- The Trooper is a direct threat to others.\ \- The Trooper has broken FSRP rules (proven). **iii. Actions**\ When placed under investigation, Internal Affairs have no obligation to notify the Trooper of an investigation if evidence is at risk. Internal Affairs have the right to revoke a Trooper's rank while they are under investigation for no more that 72 hours while an investigation is underway; this timer starts when the Trooper's roles are removed. When an investigation is over, Internal Affairs are required to notify the Trooper of the investigation if nothing is turned up and all previous roles should be returned. Should the Trooper be decided to be guilty, punishments should be decided as normal. **iv. Rights**\ As a Law Enforcement Officer, you **do not** have the right to remain silent, anything you do and say can be used against you in an investigation. Failure to provide Internal Affairs agents with requested resources may result in your termination from the department. **v. Defence**\ As a Trooper under investigation, you may request that a *(FSRP)* lawyer handles your case and you have the right to fight any punishment given to you as the result of an investigation once every 30 days.