Target Identification

When involved in an incident, ensure you are always identifying targets. It is your responsibility to ensure you are utilizing force against the correct persons. Coordinate with other LEO on the scene and ensure you identify them before firing. 

When moving through an area with an obstructed view, or a building, immediately call when seeing another LEO to ensure they know you are friendly. (Be mindful of voice radius)

If you cannot safely take a shot because of; obstructed visibility, presence of hostages, or other contributing factors, HOLD FIRE.

It is safer to wait than to accidentally engage a hostage, civilian, or LEO. (Remember that in real life the buildings around us are not solid boxes in a video game, but potentially businesses or homes with people inside, be mindful of this.)

AI are considered civilians and the use of force against them follows the same principle.

Do not get tunnel vision within a scene, always keep situational awareness of the larger picture. Always ensure you are aware of your surroundings at all times, what is in front of, behind, or near a target or friendly unit.

Officer Discretion

As a Law Enforcement Officer, you hold a lot of power in your hands. Circumstances depending, you are able to utilize your best judgment to resolve a situation the best way you feel. In non-felony cases, or in cases without a direct victim that wishes to press charges, you may reduce a charge to a citation in lieu of arrest (A fine, with no jail time that still counts as the charge) or a warning, written or verbal for what took place.  Remember that civilians have lives, and our charges can change the path of their character’s story. Accidents happen, and in real life, law enforcement understands that. Use your judgment, and be a human being.

Lethal Force

Lethal Force is used when a suspect poses an imminent risk to life (yourself, or others). This means that you reasonably believe your life, or the life of another is in danger or you risk incapacitation.  

Remember that civilians have lives too, and that while we have legal grounds in many cases to use lethal force, we should exercise all reasonable steps first to deescalate a situation to save lives. In this same vein, lethal force authorisation (by circumstance or command authorisation) is not a permanent right to shoot a suspect. If they no longer pose an imminent threat to life, do your best to detain them alive to face justice