State Police
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas's primary Law Enforcement faction on ANZUSGaming is the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). The State Police holds many departments that allow a smooth daily operation of the TxDPS.
The TxDPS are to protect and serve the Citizens of Texas. Troopers within the TxDPS are taught to put citizens' lives before their own lives in the name of order, and the protection of Texas.
The TxDPS upholds and enforces the law of Texas. It is directed by the Chief of Police and administrative orders issued by the Governor's Office.
How to Join
Where to Apply
Anyone wishing to apply for the TxDPS may do so on the ANZUSGaming Official Forums under the TxDPS Careers page.
Fill out the template in a new careers page topic if you wish to apply for the TxDPS. Applications must be unique; copying will result in your application being denied and you may be barred from joining the TxDPS.
Requirements
- You must be 16 years or older to apply.
- Cop name must be sensible and unique.
- You must wait 3 days after leaving a faction before joining.
- You must follow the template exactly and not edit it in any way.
- You must meet your word requirement for each question.
- You must answer every question (if you have no answer please put "N/A").
- Your application must be titled: *Your Desired Police Name* - TxDPS Application (ex. Paul Phantom - TxDPS Application).
TxDPS Divisions
Command
The TxDPS is led by State Command, which comprises the Police Commissioner, the Director, and the Deputy Director of Police. These individuals are solely responsible for the leadership and development of the TxDPS.
The ANZUSGaming Senior Management Team appoints the Police Commissioner Role. Police Commissioner Paul Phantom is responsible for liaising with State Command, SMT and the factions within ANZUSGaming.
Each division has overwatch and supervisors. Overwatch Majors assist in coordination with State Command and the smooth workings of every department within the Police. There is one Director of General Operations and one Director of Special Operations.
Homeland Joint Task Force (JTF)
JTF is the largest police division covering a range of responsibilities:
- US Border Patrol (USBP) - The border length is overseen and maintained by the Border Patrol.
- BORTAC - BORTAC is a tactical border group responsible for escalated border situations or emergencies connecting Mexico.
- US Coast Guard - These troopers specialize Maritime and Aviation. USCG also assists the Highway Patrol.
- Port of Entry Staff - Border operations are overseen by point of entry staff. Their primary responsibility is to uphold immigration and trafficking laws. Cadets are typically stationed at the border for initial training before they may transfer out.
- Detention Facility Staff - The Department of Corrections (DOC) is maintained by detention facility staff. These troopers are responsible for prisoner maintenance, jails, and the defence of evidence storage.
Highway Patrol
The primary watch and response department is the Highway Patrol.
- High Speed Unit (HSU) - Troopers within the TxDPS Highway Patrol are equipped with specialist vehicles known as "Police Interceptors” to facilitate high-speed chases.
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
This tactical response team responds to situations which require specialist equipment and strategy. SWAT often responds to barricaded suspects, hostage situations and Major Crimes.
Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
Texas' detective division is assigned to investigations within the State of Texas. CID focuses on organized crime.
Administration Services
Administration Services oversees TxDPS documentation, training, and admin resources. The primary focus is cadet training, as previously maintained by the academy department.
- Internal Affairs (IA) - IA is an investigation unit for any misconduct or corruption within the TxDPS and investigates reports. This division reviews evidence and statements to determine any disciplinary measures for Troopers violating rules and procedures.
Rangers Company
Invite only department mainly consisting of Development Staff, Senior Leadership, and Senior Management.
- Rangers Patrol - Patrol Rangers typically assist in general operations.
- Rangers Reconnaissance - A specialised branch of the Rangers Company tailored to assist CID and SWAT operations.
Bereau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
ATF is an exclusive division which enforces laws related to the possession, trafficking, and use of firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco products in the United States.
TxDPS Rank Structure
- State Command
- Commissioner
- Colonel (Director)
- Lieutenant Colonel (Deputy Director)
- Division Overwatch
- Major (Division Director)
- Division Officers
- Captain (Commanding Officer)
- Lieutenant (Executive Officer)
- 'Supervisors
- Master Sergeant (Head Supervisor)
- Sergeant (Supervisor)
- TxDPS Personnel
- Corporal (Junior Supervisor)
- Senior Trooper (Experienced Trooper)
- Trooper
- Probationary Trooper (Trooper in Training)
- Cadet
Texas Department of Public Safety M.D.T
The MDT is a crucial tool for the police to do their job and properly document all arrests and tickets. All Officers document their arrests and tickets given during the shift via the MDT. The MDT also offers many things to help officers such as BOLO, warrants, person lookups, and DMV searches to check vehicle license plates. Below you will see the pages the MDT offers.
MDT Home
The MDT home is the main page you will open up the MDT to, Here you will be able to see active BOLOs, ten codes, monthly reports (all reports that are input into the system will automatically get tracked under your name), active Law Enforcement that is on-duty, and the current watch commander if you are of high enough rank in the Police force you will be eligible to take the position of watch commander.
Persons Lookup
One of many features that the MDT offers is persons lookup, this feature allows you to look up a person by their name and see any past convictions, licenses they currently possess, vehicles owned and registered by said person, and any active employment within the state of Texas.
DMV Lookup
Another feature of the MDT is DMV lookup which allows you to search for any license plate. Running a license plate will show you the vehicle's owner, insurance or impound status, and strikes. A vehicle is given a strike when seized by the police. When it is seized more than 3 times it will be destroyed.
Texas Asset View
The asset view tab will allow you to look up any person and view all the properties they currently possess in Texas.
MDT Documents
The documents feature is a very crucial part of the MDT, this is where officers of DPS will document all arrest reports, and citation reports, as well as see current standing orders with the DPS, and a folder containing documents for their specified department.
MDT Intelligence
The MDT intelligence tab allows you to do many things. For example, warrant management, BOLOs, and DOC status checks. The intelligence tab also displays the general log of actions.
Code of Laws
The code of law is a helpful lookup tool for felonies, misdemeanours, and traffic violations. The amendments tab is accessible in the top right of the menu.
Settings
The settings tab of the MDT will show you your radar logs. You may change your GPS prefix, start-up page, and colour scheme of your MDT here.
Complaints and Questions
Questions
Members of the public's questions may be forwarded to any supervisor or command member on duty. Questions regarding operating procedures and policies must be followed through the department Command.
Complaints
Any complaints regarding corruption or misconduct must be forwarded directly to Internal Affairs who will deal with the matter privately.
Internal Affairs can be contacted in-game or on Teamspeak in the "Waiting for Internal Affairs" channel under the TxDPS header.
If you wish to report a member of the TxDPS, evidence within roleplay requires both a go-pro and wire item. However, Internal Affairs will still review statements given to them by members of the public or the TxDPS.
Credit
Photo credits to Mitchell Murphy, Paul Hamilton, and Matt Watney. Thank you again for your submissions to the Wiki Photo Competition.