Officer Guide

This guide covers the day-to-day workflows for police officers using ars_police. It is written for players who have a police or sheriff job on the server.

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Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
2. Job Menu
3. Handcuffing and Escorting
4. Evidence Collection
5. Vehicle Operations
6. Jailing Suspects
7. Player Interactions
8. Equipment and Gear
9. Quick Reference

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1. Getting Started

Going On Duty

Approach the clock-in point at your station and interact with the prompt or use the target. You will receive an on-duty notification.

Tip: Some servers require you to be on duty to access the police menu. Check with your server admin.

Changing Clothes

Visit the locker room at your station to change into your uniform. Uniform options are based on your job grade.

Accessing the Armory

Talk to the armory NPC or interact with the armory point to browse available weapons and equipment. Items are priced and restricted by grade.

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2. Job Menu

Press F6 (or your configured keybind) to open the police job menu. The menu provides quick access to all police functions.

Menu Options

Option	Description
Handcuff	Cuff or uncuff a nearby suspect
Escort	Escort a cuffed suspect
Search	Search a suspect’s inventory
Vehicle	Vehicle interactions (impound, lockpick, info)
Place Objects	Deploy barriers, cones, tape, and other props
GPS	Activate GPS tracking blip
Camera	Access security cameras
Fines	Issue a fine to a player
Licenses	Grant or revoke weapon licenses
ID Check	Verify a player’s identification
Duty	Toggle on/off duty status
Boss Menu	Access the boss menu (if rank allows)
Garage	Access vehicle garage

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3. Handcuffing and Escorting

Handcuffing

1. Approach a suspect
2. Use the /cuff command or select Handcuff from the job menu
3. The suspect will be restrained with handcuffs (requires handcuffs item)
4. Use /hardcuff for a stronger restraint

Note: Suspects can attempt to escape cuffs via a skill-check. Zipties are also available as an alternative restraint.

Escorting

1. Cuff the suspect first
2. Use /escort or select Escort from the job menu
3. Walk while near the suspect to lead them
4. Use the option to place them in or remove them from a vehicle

Carrying

Use /carry or /kidnap to pick up an uncuffed player and carry them.

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4. Evidence Collection

GSR Testing

1. Approach a suspect
2. Use the /gsr command
3. The test will show POSITIVE or NEGATIVE for gunshot residue
4. Players can wash GSR off by standing in water

Collecting Evidence

1. Look for evidence markers at crime scenes (casings, blood, projectiles)
2. Press G near a marker to pick it up
3. Use the /evidence menu to view collected evidence details

Evidence Types

Type	Found Where	How to Collect
Bullet Casings	Near shooting locations	Press G to pick up
Projectiles	Where bullets hit surfaces	Press G to pick up
Blood	Near injured players	Press G to pick up
Fingerprints	Surfaces (use UV light)	Use evidence_tools item
DNA	Players	Take sample via menu

Clearing Evidence

Use /clearcasings or /clearblood as an on-duty officer to clean up crime scene evidence.

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5. Vehicle Operations

Spawning Vehicles

1. Go to the garage zone at your station
2. Interact with the garage prompt
3. Select a vehicle based on your grade
4. The vehicle spawns at a designated spawn point

Vehicle Extras and Liveries

After spawning a vehicle, approach the extras menu marker to:

• Toggle vehicle extras (lights, equipment)
• Select a livery (paint scheme)

Impounding

1. Approach a vehicle
2. Use the Vehicle Interactions option from the job menu
3. Select Impound to send the vehicle to the depot with a fee

Seizing

Use the Seize option to permanently hold a vehicle (state = 2 in database).

Lockpicking

Use the Lockpick option to force open a locked vehicle.

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6. Jailing Suspects

Using the Jail Menu

1. Approach a suspect
2. Use /jail or open the jail dialog from the job menu
3. Enter the sentence time in months
4. The suspect is teleported to prison

Commands

Command	Description
/jail <id> <months>	Send a player to jail
/unjail <id>	Release a player from jail
/jailstatus	Check a player’s jail status
/jailmenu	Open jail management dialog

Community Service

As an alternative to jail, officers can assign community service:

• /comserv <id> <tasks> - Assign community service tasks
• /endcomserv <id> - End community service early

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7. Player Interactions

Checking ID

Use the ID Check option to view a player’s name, job, date of birth, and licenses.

Granting/Revoking Licenses

1. Use the Licenses option from the job menu
2. Select Grant or Revoke
3. Choose the player and license type

Billing/Fining

1. Use the Fines option from the job menu
2. Enter the amount (within configured limits)
3. The fine is processed through the configured billing system

Ballistic Shield

1. Equip the shield item from your inventory
2. Hold a pistol to activate the shield
3. Sprint is disabled while the shield is active
4. Switching weapons deactivates the shield

Spike Strips

1. Access the spike strip option from the job menu
2. Select deployment length
3. Place the spike strip on the road
4. Pick it up when no longer needed

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8. Equipment and Gear

Props

Deploy scene management props from the job menu:

Prop	Use Case
Barrier	Road blocks
Barricade	Traffic control
Traffic Cones	Lane marking
Police Tape	Crime scene cordoning
Light Flare	Night illumination
Warning Sign	Hazard marking
Tent	Evidence protection

Props auto-remove after the configured timeout (default: 10 minutes).

GPS Tracking

Activate GPS tracking to show your location on the map for other officers. Use the GPS option in the job menu to toggle.

Security Cameras

Access security cameras from the job menu or at designated camera access points. Browse cameras by label and monitor locations across the city.

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9. Quick Reference

Keybinds

Key	Action
F6	Open Job Menu
H	Cuff/Uncuff (hotkey)
E	Tackle (while sprinting)
G	Pick up evidence

Commands

Command	Description
/pdJobMenu	Open the police job menu
/cuff	Soft cuff nearby player
/hardcuff	Hard cuff nearby player
/escort	Escort cuffed player
/kidnap	Pick up a player
/carry	Carry a player
/gsr	Test for gunshot residue
/TacklePlayer	Tackle while sprinting
/jail <id> <months>	Jail a player
/unjail <id>	Release from jail
/jailstatus	Check jail status
/clearcasings	Clear bullet casings
/clearblood	Clear blood evidence

Required Items

Item	Purpose
handcuffs	Restraining suspects
zipties	Alternative restraint
handcuffkey	Removing handcuffs
cuttingtool	Removing zipties
empty_evidence_bag	Collecting evidence
evidence_tools	Forensic kit
uvlight	Fingerprint detection
spikestrip	Spike strip deployment
shield	Ballistic shield

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Need Help?

1. Ensure you have a police job assigned
2. Check that you are on duty if duty requirement is enabled
3. Verify you have the required items in your inventory
4. Contact your server admin if features are not working

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