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SAPD Threat & Response Protocols
Applicable in all Law Enforcement Situations
:: Suspect Threat Levels & Response Guide ::
Reminder: These protocols ensure safety and fairness. Misuse or solo action may result in punishment.
★ WL-01 — Low Threat• Suspect is minimally dangerous.
• If
unarmed and fleeing, officers
must use a Taser to neutralize.
• A
verbal warning must be given first. If ignored, appropriate force can be applied.
•
Use of firearms is strictly prohibited at this level.
★★ WL-02 — Moderate Threat• Suspect committed a visible crime (e.g. theft, repeat offenses).
• If fleeing, initiate
pursuit protocol:
◦ Report pursuit using
/oc.
◦ Coordinate units to intercept or block escape routes.
•
No shooting at vehicles unless there's a direct threat.
★★★ WL-03 — Armed & Dangerous• Suspect is
likely armed or poses a
direct lethal threat.
• Tactical tools are authorized:
◦
Roadblocks (/rb),
Spike strips (Stinger).
• Officers must
assume hostile intent, but
shoot only if directly threatened.
★★★★ WL-04 — High Threat• Suspect committed
attempted murder or showed
violent resistance.
• Extremely dangerous –
advanced units required.
• Call
SWAT via /oc or <#1399296287844597862>.
•
Solo action is not allowed.
★★★★★ WL-05 — High-Speed Threat• Suspect is fleeing with
fast vehicles (NRG, Infernus, etc.)• Alert via
/oc or <#1399296287844597862> and wait for backup.
• Set roadblocks and stingers.
•
Lethal force authorized if suspect endangers public safety.
★★★★★★ WL-06 — Bombing Attempt• Suspect tried to
bomb vehicles or destroy public property.
• Likely armed with explosives — engage from distance.
• Use
/lc or <#1399296287844597862> to call
military support.
• Roadblocks and stingers must be deployed.
★★★★★★★ WL-07 — Tactical Level• Suspect carries
heavy weapons or large
contraband (convoy vehicles).
• Use
/lc to request
SWAT + military response.
•
Do not engage alone — secure area and wait.
• Watch for escape by
air or sea.
★★★★★★★★ WL-08 — Extreme Threat• Suspect killed multiple officers or used
explosives/heavy weapons against civilians.
• Use
/lc to
call all tactical + aerial units immediately.
•
Lethal force fully authorized if resistance occurs.
• Mission must be
coordinated & tactical — no solo action.
:: Special Situations Protocols ::
AERO-01 — Aerial Transport Protocol• For calls in
remote/mountainous areas:
◦ Dispatch
helicopter to nearest city.
◦ Use police vehicles after landing.
◦ Keep
one officer onboard for extraction/surveillance.
◦ Helicopter may stay airborne if needed.
COMBAT-02 — Overwhelming Suspect Numbers (8 vs 3+)• If outnumbered by suspects:
◦
SWAT Tank authorized for crowd control.
◦ Officers
open fire until all suspects are neutralized.
◦ Coordinate via
/lc.
◦
Solo action is prohibited.
CRIME-03 — Casino/Bank Robbery Protocol• No hostages –
no negotiation.
• Use:
Deagle, M4, Rifle.
• Declare
Code Red, seal entrances.
•
SWAT breaches first, police outside for cover.
• If SWAT dies:
◦ Police
wait until healing ends, then ambush.
• If no SWAT:
◦ Call backup via
/lc.
◦ Activate
COMBAT-02.
◦ Enter partially, hold scene, call support.
◦ If healing starts again,
activate SWAT Tank.
•
Area stays Code Red throughout the robbery.THREAT-04 — Hitman (Knife/One-Hit Kill)•
Hitmen use one-strike melee weapons.
•
No tasers if suspect is holding any weapon.
• Engage from distance —
lethal force required.
• Never attempt physical arrest.
• Coordinate for
rapid team takedown.
⚠️ Failure to follow these protocols will result in disciplinary action depending on severity.