OVERVIEW
As the Central Security Bureau has matured, the Department of Law and Order has introduced a newly established Code of Conduct. This newly formed Code of Conduct arises from various situations and incidents that occurred due to reliance on the Reclamation Codex, which was originally designed solely for Military Police and did not encompass all applicable laws within the Union. The new Code of Conduct has been distributed to all officers within the Central Security Bureau, and it is effective immediately. All officers are now required to adhere to these guidelines, with noncompliance resulting in disciplinary measures from their superiors. Superiors have also been directed to familiarize themselves with the Code of Conduct and may face penalties for any failure to comply. While the Reclamation Codex remains in effect, it must now be applied in accordance with the standards established by the new Code of Conduct. An additional aspect of this new approach involves the directives from the Discipline Authority, which has internally sought to rein in its excessively overzealous officers. Due to reports indicating that these officers have exhibited sadistic and violent behavior in their enforcement of the codex, leading to fragging incidents along the Southern Frontline and maiming of Servicemen.
In addition, the Wasteland Operations Officers have obtained a newly issued Code of Conduct from the Wasteland Operations Command in [DATA WITHHELD]. This Code of Conduct differs significantly from the standard Code of Conduct of the Gendarmerie Nationale. This distinction arises from the varied backgrounds and characteristics of the typical Northeastern Citizen compared to those who have previously been derogatorily referred to as "wasters." Following the implementation of the Wasteland Pacification Act, the term "Waster" has been officially retired and replaced with "Future Citizens." A term of endearment that has not been taken well by most wasters.
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY CODE OF CONDUCT
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS SERVICEMEMBERS
You are encouraged to work with servicemembers to uphold law and order
Servicemen should be treated with the same respect and dignity as other officers are treated if they have not committed a crime
You are not to inflict serious bodily harm to a servicemember without justifiable reason (e.g. Crimes against the Force), or explicit approval from present Supervising Officers
Corporal punishment issued without proper cause or approval could be punishable by Supervising Officers and above once reported
You are encouraged to socialize with servicemembers. Enforcing laws with an iron fist doesn't mean you have to act like a cold blooded robot
In non-CSB led combat operations AND/OR situations not requiring CSB intervention, you are required to listen to orders of USRF leadership; failure to abide by this could result in punishment from Supervising Officers and above
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS NEU CITIZENS
As citizens of the Union, every NEU citizen are subject to the laws of the Reclamation Codex, with the ONLY EXCEPTION being laws listed within "Crimes against the Force"
You are permitted to detain and charge citizens if they are involved in a crime in progress, or have violated a law within the Reclamation Codex
Citizens of the Union are to be treated with respect. Assist them should they have inquiries or require assistance
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS PRISONERS
The prisoner(s) should be treated with the utmost caution, maintain at least an arm-and-a-half’s length of distance away at all times
Non-lethal force is encouraged to ensure obedience, and crippling force is authorized if the prisoner(s) act aggressively
For high-value prisoners, non-lethal crippling force is recommended in the case of aggression
Do not socialize with prisoners if not required; they are neither your comrade nor friend
Monitor the prisoner(s) actions and words at all times to ensure no plots of dissent or revolt materialize
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS WASTELANDERS
Approach wastelanders cautiously, but non-aggressively. Some may wish to become future members of the Union, while some may harbor hostile intent
Inquiries from wastelanders should be answered within reason, especially those who wish to become citizens of the Union
Do not disclose any information that may be used against the Reclamation Force or peace and order
Do not accept any physical or monetary gifts from a wastelander
Do not allow servicemen to accept any physical or monetary gifts from a wastelander
All wastelanders permitted onto military property should be monitored loosely at all times
Items purchased or bartered from a wastelander by members of the Bureau and the Reclamation Force must be inspected and approved
HOW TO REACT TO RECLAMATION PERSONNEL COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE PEACE AND CITIZENRY
Approach the individual(s) and issue a verbal warning to cease their actions
Ensure the individual(s) are compliant
Deduct fines fitting to the crime(s) committed, with clear citation of specific crime(s) committed
Alternatively, incarceration for a MAXIMUM of 3 weeks may be issued
Should the individual(s) refuse to obey after verbal warnings and appropriate punishments, escalate to Crimes against the Force
HOW TO REACT TO RECLAMATION PERSONNEL COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE FORCE
The individual(s) should be immediately detained/arrested
Employ non-lethal force in cases of resistance until the servicemember is compliant and/or no longer able to resist
Request backup as needed
Further non-crippling corporal punishments are authorized
Additional fines and periods of incarceration are also authorized, issued on a case-by-case basis owing to the judgment(s) of the officer(s) on scene
HOW TO REACT TO RECLAMATION PERSONNEL COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE UNION
The individual(s) should be immediately detained/arrested
Lethal weaponry is to be readied in the event of resistance, shoot to cripple if required
Request backup as needed
Strict authority is to be maintained with the individual(s)
The Individual(s) should immediately be transferred to the BMC Corrections facility under heavy surveillance pending shipment to the mainland
All authority over the servicemember(s) charged and detained with Crimes Against the Union is transferred from Lakeside Division Command to CSB Command
If the detained individual is an NCO or above, contact a Supervising Officer or above
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS SERVICEMEMBERS
The Gendarmerie only have jurisdiction over servicemen when there is no martial law declared or when outside of a military operation
Gendarmerie should generally only record and report illegal acts to the DA
Gendarmerie should only intervene and detain servicemen if they are committing a high crime or endangering the public
Servicemen should be treated with respect and the same dignity other officers are treated
Gendarmerie are encouraged to work alongside servicemen in keeping peace and order
The Gendarmerie have no authority to order around military personnel, but military personnel also cannot order Gendarmerie
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS NEU CITIZENS
Most NEU citizens you interact with will be Frontiersmen
Frontiersmen are to be treated with respect as being a citizen of the NEU
An air of caution should be maintained when alone or outnumbered
Crime Reports from Frontiersmen should be acknowledged and dealt with to your best ability
Making small talk and creating good will with Frontiersmen should be a priority
They should be strictly watched and surveilled to prevent insurgency or antigovernmental sentiment
Frontier Premiers and Militias have zero authority over you, following their requests is at your discretion
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS PRISONERS
Treatment varies by crime
Always be vigilant and prepared
Low Level criminals should be treated with decency and not rough housed
Mid level criminals should be treated with caution, should only be rough housed to ensure compliance
High level criminals should be treated with danger and extreme caution, acting out of order is treated with physical force
Constant prevention of escape attempts and uprising is to done through routine searches
Prisoners should not be killed outside of scheduled executions or being an active deadly threat to others
HOW TO ACT TOWARDS 'FUTURE CITIZENS' (WASTELANDERS)
'Future Citizens' are dangerous and uncivilized individuals that should not be trusted but are still to be shown decency when applicable
On North island and in Sunrise city they are under NEU Law
If outside of NEU territory that may only be charged if they commit a crime against an NEU citizen or pose an active threat to the NEU
Extreme Caution and awareness should be maintained, bearing firearms openly is suggested
Many 'Future Citizens' may be part of hostile groups and organizations
Compliance with NEU law in NEU territory should be ensured
They should only be shot at if they pose a threat to CSB or USRF personnel
Being in a group of officers when encountering them is highly suggested
Spreading NEU ideals and pro government sentiment is encouraged
Ensure you maintain the ideals of civilization
HOW TO REACT TO PERSONS COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE PEACE AND CITIZENRY
Pulling a weapon out immediately is not encouraged in most situations
An air of authority and civility is to be maintained
The individual(s) may be questioned or talked to without force
Immediately arresting or detaining an individual is not suggested unless needed by circumstance
If there are multiple individuals requesting GN, USRF, or Militia backup is allowed
If arrested the individual(s) should be taken to a local jail and tried locally unless ordered otherwise by a superior officer
If the individual is a premier or government official a higher ranking officer should be informed immediately
HOW TO REACT TO PERSONS COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE FORCE
Crimes against the force mostly only apply to Military personnel
Some common sense Crimes under The Force may also apply to civilians and wasters, ask a higher ranking officer for clarifications if needed
Crimes committed by servicemen should be recorded and reported to the nearest Discipline Authority Officer
Servicemen should only be arrested if the crime poses a present threat to the Union, yourself, the public, or military operations
HOW TO REACT TO PERSONS COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE UNION
The individual(s) should be immediately detained/arrested
A weapon is to be readied in the event of resistance
CSB, USRF, and/or militia backup is to be requested
Strict authority is to be maintained with the individual(s)
The Individual(s) should be temporarily put in local jail before being sent to BMC or other prison facilities
All authority over persons charged and detained with Crimes Against the Union are under CSB control and not local frontier government control
If the individual is a premier or government official they should be arrested and a higher ranking officer is to be informed immediately