Faction Rules and Guidelines Faction Tension Law enforcement officers may not shoot at one another under any circumstances. The officer being shot may defend themselves, but it is not recommended. Law enforcement officers may not steal another's suspect (for arresting or releasing purposes). Law enforcement officers must not cause tension on government radios (e.g., /d). For issues with faction members, contact the leader or a member of Faction Management for resolution. Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Out-of-Character & In-Character Corruption Out-of-Character Corruption : Abusing faction commands or equipment, including off-duty use of faction-issued weapons. Examples: Using /detain to kidnap players Aiding gangs or factions using hitman equipment Abusing the FBI's name-change service Confiscating drugs without proper evidence In-Character Corruption : Actions like accepting bribes or turning a blind eye to crime. Examples: Accepting bribes to release suspects Planting illegal items on suspects Turning a blind eye to crimes Penalties : Prison (45-90 minutes) and/or Removal from faction In-Character Corruption Complaints : File complaints here . Misuse of Faction Broadcast Channels Faction members must not misuse faction communication channels (e.g., /d, /r, /gov). Examples of misuse include: Using /d for out-of-character discussions Spamming or using acronyms in faction channels Penalties : Mute + Prison Time or Fine Misuse of Overpowered Weapons Chainsaws are prohibited except for role-playing scenarios that are monitored by an administrator. Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Misuse of Weaponized Vehicles Weaponized vehicles (e.g., water cannon, machine guns, rocket launchers) must only be used for faction roleplay or duty. Prohibited uses include: During turf wars Outside of designated roleplay scenarios Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Backup & Revenge Killing Law enforcement officers must not return to situations where they have died to seek revenge. This rule excludes turf wars, bank robberies, crate island, or faction headquarters. Penalties apply for revenge killing as per deathmatch rules. Penalties : As per deathmatch penalties Charge-Stacking Charge stacking is when multiple charges are pressed against a player for the same offense. Officers must avoid charge stacking by: Checking existing charges via MDC Avoiding redundant charges Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Charge-Pressing Rules Charge-pressing rules include : Using correct charges based on suspect's name or evidence Avoiding charge-pressing for offenses older than 10 minutes Manual entry of charges, no binds or macros Full charge descriptions required Role-play taking suspect's DNA Penalties : Prison (45-60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Tazer Rules Tazer usage must comply with the following: Cannot taze a player knocked down by a water cannon No tazing during a gunfight or while switching weapons No tazing in safe-zones No tazing after respawning until returning to headquarters Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Non-Roleplay Barricade Placement Barricades must be placed realistically and must not block entrances or exits of governmental buildings. Examples: No mid-air barricades No blocking key locations Penalties : Prison (45-60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Leadership Behaviour Leaders and leader-flag holders must uphold high standards of behavior and avoid inviting ineligible players or misleading faction members. Examples: No selling in-game positions for real-life money No inviting banned players or those with malicious intent Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction and/or Faction Ban and/or Leadership Ban Excessive Tazing and Weapon Usage Tazers and weapons should be used appropriately and not to hinder roleplay. Examples: Avoid using tazers to break up roleplay scenarios Avoid using weapons to interrupt scripted events Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction Inappropriate Conduct Professionalism and respect are required at all times. Any form of harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. Penalties : Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction

Faction Rules

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Faction Rules and Guidelines

Faction Tension

Law enforcement officers may not shoot at one another under any circumstances. The officer being shot may defend themselves, but it is not recommended.
Law enforcement officers may not steal another's suspect (for arresting or releasing purposes).
Law enforcement officers must not cause tension on government radios (e.g., /d). For issues with faction members, contact the leader or a member of Faction Management for resolution.

Penalties:

Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction

Out-of-Character & In-Character Corruption

Out-of-Character Corruption: Abusing faction commands or equipment, including off-duty use of faction-issued weapons. Examples:
- Using /detain to kidnap players
- Aiding gangs or factions using hitman equipment
- Abusing the FBI's name-change service
- Confiscating drugs without proper evidence
In-Character Corruption: Actions like accepting bribes or turning a blind eye to crime. Examples:
- Accepting bribes to release suspects
- Planting illegal items on suspects
- Turning a blind eye to crimes
Penalties:
- Prison (45-90 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
- In-Character Corruption Complaints: File complaints here.
Misuse of Faction Broadcast Channels
- Faction members must not misuse faction communication channels (e.g., /d, /r, /gov). Examples of misuse include:
  - Using /d for out-of-character discussions
  - Spamming or using acronyms in faction channels
  Penalties:
  - Mute + Prison Time or Fine
Misuse of Overpowered Weapons
- Chainsaws are prohibited except for role-playing scenarios that are monitored by an administrator.
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Misuse of Weaponized Vehicles
- Weaponized vehicles (e.g., water cannon, machine guns, rocket launchers) must only be used for faction roleplay or duty. Prohibited uses include:
  - During turf wars
  - Outside of designated roleplay scenarios
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Backup & Revenge Killing
- Law enforcement officers must not return to situations where they have died to seek revenge. This rule excludes turf wars, bank robberies, crate island, or faction headquarters. Penalties apply for revenge killing as per deathmatch rules.
  Penalties:
  - As per deathmatch penalties
Charge-Stacking
- Charge stacking is when multiple charges are pressed against a player for the same offense. Officers must avoid charge stacking by:
  - Checking existing charges via MDC
  - Avoiding redundant charges
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Charge-Pressing Rules
- Charge-pressing rules include:
  - Using correct charges based on suspect's name or evidence
  - Avoiding charge-pressing for offenses older than 10 minutes
  - Manual entry of charges, no binds or macros
  - Full charge descriptions required
  - Role-play taking suspect's DNA
  Penalties:
  - Prison (45-60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Tazer Rules
- Tazer usage must comply with the following:
  - Cannot taze a player knocked down by a water cannon
  - No tazing during a gunfight or while switching weapons
  - No tazing in safe-zones
  - No tazing after respawning until returning to headquarters
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Non-Roleplay Barricade Placement
- Barricades must be placed realistically and must not block entrances or exits of governmental buildings. Examples:
  - No mid-air barricades
  - No blocking key locations
  Penalties:
  - Prison (45-60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Leadership Behaviour
- Leaders and leader-flag holders must uphold high standards of behavior and avoid inviting ineligible players or misleading faction members. Examples:
  - No selling in-game positions for real-life money
  - No inviting banned players or those with malicious intent
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction and/or Faction Ban and/or Leadership Ban
Excessive Tazing and Weapon Usage
- Tazers and weapons should be used appropriately and not to hinder roleplay. Examples:
  - Avoid using tazers to break up roleplay scenarios
  - Avoid using weapons to interrupt scripted events
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction
Inappropriate Conduct
- Professionalism and respect are required at all times. Any form of harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
  Penalties:
  - Prison (60 minutes) and/or Removal from faction