Department Guides

Law Enforcement Basics

Essential rules, procedures, and expectations for all Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) across Nevada State Roleplay. All officers are expected to understand and follow these standards.

Applies To

Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP)Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)Las Vegas MarshalsNorth Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD)Henderson Police Department (HPD)

01Professional Conduct

  • ·Remain professional and respectful during every interaction.
  • ·Follow NSRP server rules and staff instructions.
  • ·Do not abuse your department position, permissions, or authority.
  • ·No powergaming, fail roleplay, random arrests, or arrests without reasonable roleplay grounds.
  • ·Do not argue with other players during active roleplay. Report rule violations through the proper staff channels.
  • ·Never use law enforcement powers to retaliate against another player.

02Roleplay Standards

  • ·Value realistic, fair roleplay over winning an encounter.
  • ·Give other players a reasonable opportunity to respond to your actions.
  • ·Do not assume someone is guilty solely because they are acting suspiciously.
  • ·Communicate clearly and remain in character during active scenes.
  • ·Do not force unrealistic outcomes or ignore the actions of other participants.
  • ·Follow server rules regarding arrests, pursuits, force, and criminal roleplay.

03Traffic Stops

  • ·Have a valid roleplay reason for initiating a stop.
  • ·Use appropriate lights and sirens when required by the situation.
  • ·Approach and communicate professionally.
  • ·Explain the reason for the stop when appropriate.
  • ·Allow the driver a reasonable opportunity to respond.
  • ·Keep the stop proportional to the circumstances.
  • ·Do not escalate a routine stop without a valid reason.

04Pursuits

  • ·Pursuits must have a valid roleplay basis.
  • ·Communicate important updates over the appropriate radio channel.
  • ·Maintain control of your vehicle and avoid unnecessary collisions.
  • ·Do not use unrealistic driving simply to catch or disable another player.
  • ·Consider the circumstances and potential risks before escalating.
  • ·Follow current NSRP pursuit and intervention policies.

05Arrests & Transport

  • ·Have valid roleplay grounds before arresting a player.
  • ·Clearly communicate the reason for an arrest when appropriate.
  • ·Follow the server's established arrest and transport procedures.
  • ·Do not invent charges, penalties, or sentencing rules.
  • ·Treat detained players professionally.
  • ·Complete any required in-game or Discord documentation.

06Radio Communications

  • ·Use the designated department or shared radio channel.
  • ·Keep transmissions brief, clear, and relevant.
  • ·Use the NSRP-approved 10-codes listed in the 10-codes channel.
  • ·Avoid unnecessary talking over active incidents.
  • ·Communicate your location, situation, and important updates when useful.
  • ·Do not invent radio codes or present unapproved codes as official.

07Jurisdiction

  • ·Operate within your department's assigned jurisdiction and responsibilities.
  • ·NHP operates statewide across Nevada in NSRP roleplay.
  • ·Local police departments operate within their assigned local jurisdictions.
  • ·The Las Vegas Marshals follow their assigned court-security, prisoner-transport, and custody responsibilities.
  • ·Coordinate with other departments when incidents cross jurisdictions.
  • ·Follow NSRP command decisions and established mutual-aid procedures.

08Vehicles & Equipment

  • ·Use only vehicles and equipment authorized for your department and role.
  • ·Drive responsibly and maintain control of your vehicle.
  • ·Do not misuse emergency lights, sirens, or department vehicles.
  • ·Follow department-specific restrictions and approved vehicle policies.
  • ·Do not claim to use equipment or systems that are not available in ERLC or established by NSRP.

09Shift Expectations

  • ·Start your shift using the approved NSRP Discord shift procedure.
  • ·Select the correct department and shift option.
  • ·Only select LVMPD SWAT Shift Duty if authorized for SWAT.
  • ·Remain active and professional while on duty.
  • ·Follow department activity requirements established by command.
  • ·Never falsify shift hours or activity records.

10Accountability

  • ·Follow lawful, server-compliant roleplay instructions and NSRP policies.
  • ·Cooperate with staff investigations and legitimate moderation.
  • ·Report serious misconduct through the proper channels.
  • ·Never abuse authority or falsify reports.
  • ·Violations may result in corrective action under the official NSRP punishment guidelines.

REMEMBER: These are shared baseline expectations, not a replacement for official NSRP server rules or department-specific policies. If a rule conflicts with an approved NSRP policy, follow the current official policy and ask department command for clarification.