PD Raids

Ideally, the Police Department should be one of the most secure buildings in Paralake. Due to the high number of high-profile arrests made, the department normally becomes a target for malicious attacks by dangerous and heavily armed criminals. Therefore, it is important to understand your role as a TFU officer in helping to secure the PD when a potential threat is identified.

High-Profile Suspects

Suspects facing arrest for offences carrying a sentence of seven years or more are classified as high-profile, as they are more likely to be targeted for breakouts. They are usually arrested for serious felonies such as Aggravated Burglary (11.11) or even Murder (9.5).

Paralake is known to have a significant presence of organised criminal groups associated with these types of arrests. As a result, it is common for these groups to attempt a breakout when they become aware that one of their members is being arrested, often using heavy weaponry, including firearms and, in some cases, explosives such as grenades. For this reason, it is essential to identify when a high-profile suspect is at risk of being broken out and to follow the appropriate procedures to prevent such incidents.

Identifying a potential PD raid

One of the most common indicators is when a suspect alerts others that they are being arrested for a serious offence, often referred to as a “10 toes” call. However, these communications have become more discreet to avoid detection by officers. As such, it is important to prevent the suspect from communicating with others and to relay over the radio if you believe a “10 toes” call has been made.

Another common indicator occurs when high-profile suspects are arrested in front of known organised groups or multiple uninvolved but observant individuals. Officers should remain vigilant of their surroundings during the arrest and while transporting the suspect to PD, watching for signs that the suspect may be under surveillance.

Important: If a potential PD raid has been identified, it is crucial that this information is relayed over BOTH the government radio and the government text channel. If you are unable to type while transporting a suspect, request that another officer relay the message in text on your behalf. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action for negligence.

Lockdown PD Protocol

The PD may only be placed under LOCKDOWN under the following conditions:

A “10 toes” call has been made, and there is a reasonable belief that a PD raid would happen indefinitely because of it. (Do not place the PD under lockdown if it is clear that no one has heard or witnessed the arrest, even if the person is screaming "10 toes")
A PD lockdown may only be authorised by a STFO+ (Whilst in gear), or an officer ranked SGT+.

Note: If none of the circumstances above occurs, then you must not place PD under lockdown and leave the main lobby open for the public

When the PD is under lockdown, the following must be followed:

Increase PD Security:

Available certified TFOs (If possible) should equip their heavy gear whilst inside the PD
If the resource is available, the TFU BearCat can be authorised to conduct a limited patrol around the exterior of PD to gather information while the lockdown is active.
For maximum security, officers operating around PD should patrol in pairs and should actively patrol both the rear entrance and the public entrance.
If dispatch is available, they should maintain constant surveillance of the PD via cameras and actively relay any suspicious movements or activity over the radio.
All officers must have their weapons drawn in a passive stance at all times when entering the PD until the lockdown has been lifted. It is advised to remind everyone over the radio to do so.

Placing appropriate barricades:

Police barricades must be placed at the front of the PD to clearly indicate a lockdown. They should be positioned appropriately and must not obstruct pedestrian movement (Refer to figure 1 below).

Figure 1 - Police barricades placement

Dealing with Civilians

All Civilians must be evacuated from the PD public lobby as soon as possible.
Civilians must be allowed to enter the PD if they wish to gear up to become an officer, provided that the PD isn't being actively raided, and they must do so in a swift manner. (Note: Civilians still need to ask for permission before entering PD)
Before allowing any civilian to enter PD, they must be asked to surrender to confirm they are not carrying any concealed weapons. If they refuse, they must not be permitted entry until they have done so.
If civilians repeatedly fail to comply with lawful orders (such as loitering outside barricades after being instructed to leave multiple times, or failing to gear up promptly when permitted to enter PD), and are clearly wasting police time, they should be arrested under Law 6.5 – Failure to Comply with a Law Enforcement Officer.

PD lockdowns should remain in effect until the suspect has been released, as once they are released, offenders are usually no longer interested in breaking in. However, if a PD raid occurs, the Police Department shall remain in lockdown until all threats have been neutralised and the situation is declared Code 4.

Note: As a member of TFU, it is your responsibility to ensure that TFU policies are followed once the PD lockdown has ended. Preparing for a PD raid grants authorisation to deploy heavy TFU equipment strictly for defensive purposes during the lockdown. Once it is clear that the lockdown is over, you must immediately return to standard patrol duties and properly gear down, including returning the BearCat to the PD. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disciplinary action

Hostage Situation within PD

One of the most common and effective methods criminals use to gain access to PD is by taking an officer hostage to gain leverage. If this occurs, it is essential to follow the hostage situation procedures outlined in the handbook.

However, additional considerations must also be taken into account due to the unique environment of the Police Department:

Evacuate all civilians out of the Police Department.
Establish a perimeter on Main Street to prevent civilians from entering or loitering around the PD. Ensure officers are positioned along the perimeter to maintain security and control access at all times.
Gather as much information as possible on the hostage-takers. Determine how many hostages are being held, who the suspects intend to release, the number of hostage-takers involved, and what vehicles they arrived in and are likely to use to leave PD.

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