Police
"Honore servimus, fortiter defendimus."
The Everon Police Department (EPD) stands as a beacon of safety and order on the island of Everon. Upholding the principle of being both friends and helpers, the EPD is committed to de-escalating conflicts, safeguarding lives, and consistently maintaining a professional demeanor. It is responsible for the public safety on Everon.
Mission Statement & Overview
The mission of the Everon Police Department is to protect and serve the citizens with integrity, courage, and unwavering dedication. We uphold the law to ensure peace, safety, and justice throughout our community. Through active patrols, fair enforcement, and community engagement, we strive to build trust and foster a sense of security for all. Our badge represents honor, and we wear it with pride as guardians of the island.
The Everon Police Department currently owns multiple buildings and complexes around Everon, including:
- Montignac Police Department
- St Philippe Police Department
- St Pierre Police Department
- North Headquarters, Airfield
- South Headquarters, Regina
- East Headquarters (Note: The buildings and area around the HQ are an restricted area due to the nature of operations performed in there. Entering without permission will get you arrested.)
EPD Leadership
The Everon Police Department is led by 2 Chiefs. In addition to that, the department has 4 Commanders, which are each on their own responsible for leading their respective division. These 6 people form the high command of the EPD, also commonly known as the Council. Each subdivision does have 2 additional Captains which are responsible to manage their subdivsion and lead as a good example.
Divisions
The EPD currently does have 4 different divisions, including certain subdivisions or special officers who manage certain on-duty responsibilities in addition to their normal patrol
Academy
The academy is responsible for training officers within the department. They are usually the first contact when it comes to new officers being hired for the PD and stick with them for their whole career in the department.
Academy Basic
The Basic subdivision of the academy is responsible for handling training of Cadets. They do take care of the applications, the interview phase and the Cadet induction, which is where every officer in the EPD starts their career at. After that, they make sure that each of those newly assigned officers is equipped with the basic skillset to get on duty on their own.
Academy Advanced
On the other hand, the advanced subdivsion handles the training of all other officers within the department. Training is an essential part of the police department, which is why the Academy is one of the backbones of the department's success.
Special Units
The special units division does cover a various amount of topics in the department, but is primarily able to stop drug trafficking, illegal weapons and handle the traffic around Everon. They have a wide range of set goals based on their subdivision.
Customs
The customs unit does take care of everything related to drugs and illegal weapons on Everon. Due to their important position to upkeep the peace on Everon, they do have the right to conduct searches on any person and vehicle. They are usually found around the more active cities, or on missions to stop trafficking in abandoned spots.
Traffic Unit
Ever got a ticket by one of the speed cameras on Everon? That is when you got caught by the Traffic Unit subdivsion. They are responsible to upkeep the peace on the streets of Everon. They are able to deploy and set up speed cameras to check if civilians align with the Everon Road Traffic Code and have the certification to deploy one of the fastest cars in Everon.
Air Support (Falcon)
Even though the Air Support unit is not a division but rather a certification, it is managed within the Special Units division. Every officer has the ability to become a pilot, get licensed within the department and help out fellow colleagues from the air.
Major Crimes
The major crimes division is the spearhead when it comes to gang activity or major incidents on Everon. You'll usually meet them when suspects got caught red-handed or situations need more support which go beyond normal patrol duty.
Undercover
The Undercover subdivsion is responsible for handling gang-affiliated information and is used whenever intelligence is more important than raw manpower. Internal protocols are unknown.
SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics)
You will rarely see the boys in black. They are able to deploy special weaponry and vehicles to deal with the worst of the worst on Everon. Their primary use-case is to support and handle all incidents which are outside of the scope of normal department's duty.
Staff Advisory
This division is currently being built up and will be the 4th branch of the Everon Police Department. It will handle internal reports of officer misconduct, be in regular contact with the public, manage public events and the contact with the Press.
Rank Structure
Every hired officer has the opportunity to advance through the ranks in the Everon Police Department. Below you can find a list of the available ranks and their usual set of responsibilities within the department.
| Rank | Insignia | Description & Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Police |  |
EPD Leadership. Management of the overall department and government related responsibilities |
| Commander |  |
EPD Leadership. Overseeing their divisions and patrol duty, providing feedback and managing the department |
| Captain |  |
EPD Leadership. Managing their respective subdivisions and day-to-day business on normal patrol duty |
| Lieutenant |  |
Responsible for patrol operations, shift leader and role model for new Cadets to work with |
| Sergeant |  |
Incident commanders, usually managing major operations and scenes and getting used to the responsibility |
| Detective |  |
Squad leaders and in the transition to turn into a more senior role |
| Senior Officer |  |
First higher junior ranking, able to join the first divisions within the department |
| Officer |  |
A sworn officer. Still partially in training and needs to show competence. |
| Cadet |  |
Trainee. New to the department and is learning the in's and out's of police work. |
Certifications
The EPD has certifications to allow officers to extend their skillsets while being on normal patrol duty. These certifications allow officers to perform certain additional tasks, use limited assets or highlight their skills in a specific area.
| Certification | Legend | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Air Support (Falcon) |  |
Certifies that the officer is able to use a helicopter as part of normal patrol duty and gives them access to the EPD air garage |
Complaints
The EPD values transparency and accountability. Citizens with concerns regarding an officer's conduct can approach a Captain, Commander or Chief. They are marked by wearing a brown T-Shirt as part of their uniform. If neither are available, any on-duty officer can be approached to take the initial complaint or to request the presence of any of the mentioned ranks. Every complaint is addressed with the utmost seriousness and diligence.