Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to Albuquerquerp. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Standard Operating Procedures [SOP]
Topic Started: Jul 12 2013, 06:40 PM (89 Views)
Joaquin Wright
Member Avatar
ABQ Regular
[ * ]
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Sector
Albuquerque Station


-------------------------------------------------------------
STANDARD OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
-------------------------------------------------------------
The following document serves as the official handbook & operations guide for all sworn Agents of the United States Border Patrol, El Paso Sector. Contained within are the operational standards and expectations, with which each Agent is expected to operate and conduct business to.


--------------------------------------------------------------
Basic Information about the United States Border Patrol
--------------------------------------------------------------
The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is an American federal law enforcement agency that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons (aliens) to the United States. It is an agency within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In order to cover large swaths of land the USBP breaks its control down into Sectors and further down into stations within sectors. For this Roleplay scenario the USBP is part of the El Paso Sector and its station is Albuquerque. Each station is assigned a function staff that works out of it, similar to police precincts in large cities. The easiest way to describe a USBP Station staffing is in military terms. Each Station is essentially a squad. While their are individuals in charge (See Below & Section 1) they are not political or organizational figures. Every person assigned to a station is at their core a Patrol Agent.

Command Staff:
Patrol Agent in Charge - Joaquín Wright (brayden.piers) / Sim Administrator
Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge - Hank Williams (memphis.stoop)
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent(s) -


All USBP members are required to have a forum account on the City of Albuquerque Forums: http://albuquerquesl.tk/

After registering your account on the forums, send one of the command staff your user name so that you can be assigned proper groups.
Edited by Joaquin Wright, Jul 13 2013, 12:52 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Joaquin Wright
Member Avatar
ABQ Regular
[ * ]
-------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION 1: RANKS AND EXPECTATIONS
-------------------------------------------------------------


The United States Border Patrol


I. Patrol Agent in Charge
The highest ranking member of the United States Border Patrol Station Albuquerque.

Activities
- Plans and directs the implementation of department goals
- Represents the USBP Station in all significant public relation matters
- Interview new applicants for the USBP Station
- Final approval on all disciplinary recommendations
- Final approval on all promotion recommendations
- Approve Search Warrants
Reports to: Chief Patrol Agents

II. Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge
The Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge is the go to person for the Patrol Agent in Charge.

Activities
- Serves as 2nd in command to the Patrol Agent in Charge
- Prepares briefings for Patrol Agent in Charge
- Interviews new applicants for USBP Station
- Represents USBP in daily public relations matters
- Approve Search Warrants
- Serves as Patrol Agent in Charge in times of absence.
Reports to: Patrol Agent in Charge

III. Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent is responsible for daily oversight of the officers on the street. Patrol sergeants are expected to be on the street and manning the checkpoint,

Activities
- Follow up on daily incident reports for accuracy and completion
- Be active and visible in uniform on the street daily.
- Step in to assist officers when needed.
- Monitor and report Agent activity to APAIC and PAIC
- Raise behavioral or professional concerns regarding Agents
Reports to: Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge

IV. Patrol Agents
You are the face of the USBP. A person may rise in ranks in a Border Patrol Station but at the end of the day they are still Patrol Agents. Patrol Agents maintain the highest standard of professionalism in the USBP.

Activities
- Perform daily sweeps of Border Checkpoints and Fence-lines
- Report any immediate calls for Assistance to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent or higher.
- Complete all necessary paperwork (Incident Reports, Cards, Bail Cards, etc)
- Check on any prisoners currently in holding in USBP holding cells
Reports to: Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Joaquin Wright
Member Avatar
ABQ Regular
[ * ]
-------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION 2: FIREARM RULES
-------------------------------------------------------------


One of the most controversial issues in any role-play environment is the overwhelming amount of fire power and access to variety of equipment that the United States Border Patrol have access to. With this in mind, it is crucial that you as members of the USBP keep in mind the following criteria for rping with your gun, to keep things fair, exciting, and fun for everyone.

Approved Departmental Weapons -
- .38 Special / .357 Magnum if using a Revolver
- 9mm Parabellum
- .40 Smith and Wesson
- .45 ACP

Approval for the following weapons will be given on an individual/case basis -
- 12 Gauge Remington Model 870
- .223 caliber Colt M4 Carbine (M4A1)
- .40 caliber submachine H&K UMP


Large, impractical rounds such as the .44 Magnum or the .50 Caliber Action Express round are not suitable for USBP work and not allowed within the department.

Common Agent Service Weapon Models
- GLOCK Series
- Beretta M92 Series
- SIG Sauer P226


Please use quality weapons when rp'ing, there are many available with rp modes. This helps reduce scripts and lag in the sim. When your weapon is holstered, remember to detach the prim weapon from your hand to reduce scripts.

All attempts to use non-lethal methods should be exhausted before using your firearm. Remember, Agents may carry mag-lites, nightsticks, TASERS in addition to their weapon.


------------------------------------
When your gun is needed, the following rules must be adhered to.

A. Your first post needs to be drawing your weapon if your weapon was not already drawn earlier. You cannot draw and fire in the same post.
B. On firing your weapon, you are only allowed to fire twice.
------------------------------------
Edited by Joaquin Wright, Jul 13 2013, 02:01 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Joaquin Wright
Member Avatar
ABQ Regular
[ * ]
-------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION 3: BORDER CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS
-------------------------------------------------------------

Border Patrol Albuquerque Station has the unique assignment of not only monitoring the Border Checkpoint and borderline itself, but also the city of Puerto Palomas of Mexico. The United States government, in conjunction with the Federal government of Mexico agreed that the city had become too dangerous and corrupt and Mexican authorities could no longer be trusted to control it. Puerto Palomas remains under Mexican jurisdiction and any arrests made within Puerto Palomas will be turned over to the appropriate Mexican Authorities, eventually. However, even though the Border Patrol has policing rights within Puerto Palomas, the main objective of the Border Patrol is to oversee the Port of Entry Checkpoint.
The border checkpoint will always remain Border Patrols top priority. Agents are expected to work the checkpoint and monitor traffic flowing not only into the United States, but out of it as well. Individuals who approach the checkpoint and wish to pass must first be granted access by a Border Patrol Agent. These person(s) are subject to questioning and searching's of their persons, personal belongings, and vehicles. Many individuals will cross into the United States and Mexico without much of a problem, however there are those who wish to bring illegal goods and person(s) pass the borders. The most common of these illegal goods are narcotics and other human beings. In order to enter the United States or Mexico a person must be willing to pass on their own free will, meaning no person may be coerced or forced across the border against their own free will. Agents must constantly be on the lookout for tell tale signs of individuals smuggling goods and people across the border.

When operating a Border Checkpoint the following is a common list of questions an Agent is advised to ask in both English and Spanish.

"Where are you coming from?"
"De dónde vienes?"

"What is the purpose of your entry into United States/Mexico?"
" Cuál es el propósito de su entrada en Estados Unidos/Mexico?"

"Do you have a valid passport?"
"Tienes un pasaporte válido?"

"How long is your visit to the United States/Mexico
"Cuánto tiempo es su visita a los Estados Unidos/Mexico?"

"Do you have anything illegal on your person(s) or belongings?"
"Tiene algo ilegal en usted o en sus pertenencias?"

Are you entering the United States/Mexico on your own free will?
"Son usted entrando en los Estados Unidos en su propio libre albedrío?


Edited by Joaquin Wright, Jul 13 2013, 01:56 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Joaquin Wright
Member Avatar
ABQ Regular
[ * ]
-------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION 4: THE HONEST Agent vs. THE CORRUPT Agent
-------------------------------------------------------------


This section is completely OOC, but designed to help you realize the balance we wish to keep in the USBP, and explain the opportunities that exist. The USBP was designed on the premise that it would have more freedoms to be corrupt than that of the USBP. The Border Patrol is responsible for manning the checkpoints and ensuring the Mexican side of the border doesn't break out into full blown war-zone. Agents are not required to take calls for help within the Mexican side if they do not wish to. How they handle the situation is also theirs to decide WITHIN REASON and spirit of the Roleplay.

I. The Honest Agent
When you think honest Agent, you think the type that punches in and out everyday, walks the beat, kisses babies and shakes hands. But in reality, an honest Agent isn't squeaky clean. Sure they can be. If that's your style, go for it, it opens certain types of role-plays at your disposal and will close others, it's the magic of choosing your destiny. Below are a few examples of things, and honest Agent might do in search of the truth.
- Choose to dismiss a charge rather than arrest, especially on very small charges
- Agents may choose to give informants a head's up on busts to keep their trust
- Leave certain pieces of information out of incident reports to protect someone
- Pursue certain suspects harder than others as a favor
- Harass a suspect on trumped up charges to try and gain information

All of these are examples of things an honest Agent might do. They aren't breaking the law, merely bending them in lieu of the big picture. It's important to keep in mind, the more open you are to the idea of bending a law or two, the more likely the criminals will OOCly want to rp with you. When a common ground is reached, and concessions are made by both sides, amazing role-plays will happen. Just keep in mind, if a supervising Agent finds out about your deeds, it could result in an IC ass-chewing (think... if you leave out something in a report and the Supv Agent finds out, the Supv Agent may give you a hard time about detailed reporting, comes with the turf, just remember your reasoning and act on it.)

II. The Corrupt Agent
The real important part in this section so read up. USBP Agents have more freedoms than that of the Officers on the United States side. Corruption is likely to be a integral part of the roleplay involving USBP. From payouts, looking the other way at checkpoint, to beatings of suspects and other criminal activity. These will all be allowed to a certain point of degree. If it happens on the Mexican side of the border, then there is likely to be no if any repercussions. If it happens on the U.S. side Agents WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. YOU ARE NOT EXEMPT TO ANY CRIMES WITHIN U.S. BORDERS.

When a Agent breaks the law in broad daylight, in the middle of the street and in view of witnesses, it's quite likely to get noticed. THE USBP WILL ALWAYS BACK UP THEIR OWN against claims of corruption. There is a line that will be drawn however. Like stated earlier USBP agents are not exempt to crimes within U.S. Borders. If a Agent is found to commit a crime within U.S. boundaries they may be removed from the Department as punishment. For corruption within the Mexican border and checkpoint their is not likely to be any significant punishments. that being stated an Agent must remember that the actions of one Agent reflects on the entire USBP. If one agent is particularity corrupt and has gone so far as to cause other Agents direct harm there will be consequences.

Don't let this deter you though, being a corrupt Agent can be one of the most fun role-plays when done properly. Here are some hints for you corrupt Agent wannabe's out there.
- If you don't trust the Agent you are riding with, don't do anything out of the ordinary, you have to build a relationship.
- When conducting deals, beware of your surroundings, use alleyways, buildings, the shipyard. Just because as a Agent you are seen with a criminal doesn't make you guilty. Sure it brings attention, but the department can't tell you who to be friends with.
- Don't start trying to sell evidence drugs to some low level hooker just to be dirty, chances are when she gets arrested she's gonna flip on you for a shortened sentence. BE SMART.

Playing a corrupt Agent takes time, you have to network. Ultimately, we WANT some corrupt Agents. It fosters role-play in the city, in the department, and is a win-win for all parties involved. If you feel your attempts at being an efficient corrupt Agent are being meta-gamed by the honest ones, seek out the Patrol Agent In Charge or Assistant Patrol Agent In Charge. We don't care if you're corrupt, we want it. We can help you either see where you're being too obvious OR talk to the honest Agents making it difficult.

Please remember, if you are caught being a dirty Agent within US Borders you may be removed from the USBP pending the crimes.

If terminated, you will still have the citizens group to use while you decide where to take your character upon termination.

In short DO NOT attempt to play the role of a dirty Agent if you are not willing to potentially deal with the consequences.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Agent Handbook · Next Topic »
Add Reply

edge created by tiptopolive of ifsz