Office of Public Order memorandum 2008-05-20-005
To: All law enforcement agencies at the local, county, prefecture, and national levels.
From: Eric Cartwright, Director of the Office of Public Order
Re: New equipment issue vouchers available. The Directorate Defense Force is approaching its fourth year of using the
M-12 Modular Combat Rifle, and has announced that modified versions are being made available to police forces across the region. These rifles will remain chambered in the 6.8mm SPC round the military uses, for compatibility in times of crisis, and a modified M-12 SDMR (7.62x51/.308) will be made available for CRT teams. The rifle is nearly unchanged from the military variant, with one major change. The rifle is NOT compatible with the Battlefield Control System. However, engineers in
Kaukolastan have perfected a system we plan to employ in future productions of the M-12. The BCS module is replaced with a digital media chip, which is tied to a small camera mounted on the rifle. When the rifle is removed from the vehicle rack, the camera activates, and sees what the operator sees. The media can be retrieved form the card by a supervisor, or, in future plans, will be transmitted to the departments central dispatch in real-time.
The new .40 caliber
M-17 Combat Service Pistols are also being issued to all departments. These pistols are compatible with the military models in service. The weapon has a
built-in laser aiming device, which is located at the end of the recoil spring, just under the muzzle. All metal parts of the weapon have been cryo-treated in production, and the frame is made form super-slick polymers, the same production techniques employed on the MCR
All departments are required to purchase the upgrade kit whichever
shotgun the department employs. The upgrade kit adds the same camera system employed on the LE version of the MCR. Also, bare in mind that
less than lethal taser shot gun rounds are now available.
The same engineering firm in Kaukolastan has begun distribution of the long awaited
Shoulder-Mounted Digital Recording Device. Departments are required to submit request forms for these new shoulder mics as they are
mandatory. Also mandatory are the new 800MHz radios being issued. Each radio will monitor the vital signs of the office and, if a sudden change in vital signs, such as rapid heart increase or decrease, or massive blood pressure loss, the automated system will alert the departments central dispatch and issue a
citywide “signal 99” for that unit. If the unit in question fails to respond, that units last know position will be relayed to dispatch and responding officers via the GPS link built into the radio. I understand some officers are uncomfortable with the level of monitoring these new radios provide. Remember that these features are intended to save your life, not monitor your actions. Any officers found not complying with departmental policy will ne terminated.
Tactical Solutions, a major manufacture of law enforcement equipment has released a new
expandable baton all officer are encourage to pick up. This new baton is closeable by twisting the shaft, and pushing downward, as opposed to striking the tip of the baton on a hard surface. Also, the same company produces a new line of
handcuffs which are highly recommended. These cuffs have keyholes on both sides, and are double-locked by turning the key in the opposite direction, and also have a visual indicator to show double-locked status.
There has been no change in the standard issue
taser. Though I know we are all eagerly awaiting the Tactical Solutions
shock baton.
Any questions regarding the new equipment, or about the mandatory procurement process, can be directed to the OPO liaison in your department. Thank you for your compliance
As always, stay safe and bring it home,
Eric Cartwright, Director of the Office of Public Order
OOC: I couldn't find the exact clip I want, but
this video is a close representation of what radio traffic in my nation would sound like. For those of you familiar, the "signal 99" system is the reminiscent of the sounds played when a Metro cop CP officer is killed in HL2...I cant find the sound on the internet at all, if anyone does have it, please share.