Bureau of Narcotics, Firearms & Trafficking

1.1 Public Transparency & Purpose of Publication

This policy is published in the interest of transparency. The public, other agencies, and organised groups within San Andreas must be able to understand what NFT personnel can and cannot do, and how misconduct may be identified and reported. The Bureau considers public accountability a component of legitimacy.

This document is a public extract and therefore does not include operational security material such as confidential techniques, restricted investigative methods, unmarked fleet details, or source handling procedures beyond general standards. The absence of restricted operational detail is intentional and does not imply absence of internal controls.

1.2 What NFT Does — and What NFT Does Not Do

NFT does:

• Initiate and manage investigations into trafficking networks and organised criminal supply chains.
• Conduct intelligence-led surveillance and investigative activity tied to a case objective.
• Seek search warrants and arrest warrants based on trafficking-related probable cause.
• Execute enforcement operations aligned with a case plan (warrant service, arrests, seizures).
• Coordinate task force operations with local agencies when trafficking scope exceeds local capacity.
• Prioritise network disruption, asset seizure, and enterprise dismantlement over minor isolated offences.

NFT does not:

• Conduct routine traffic stops or vehicle code enforcement as a general function.
• Self-deploy as “backup patrol” to local incidents unrelated to trafficking or case authority.
• Operate as a gang suppression or street patrol unit for territory disputes and low-level conflicts.
• Respond to burglary alarms, shoplifting calls, disturbances, or general calls for service.
• Assume scene command at municipal incidents unless investigative primacy is formally established.

((OOC: NFT is not a “patrol substitute”. If an NFT member is using authority as if they are general police, that is a policy breach and should be reported.))

1.3 Professional Expectations & Behavioural Standard

NFT personnel represent a specialist investigative bureau. Conduct must remain disciplined, lawful, proportionate, and aligned to a clear enforcement purpose. Personnel shall avoid unnecessary escalation, public intimidation, and “self-assigned” policing. Authority is exercised to support a trafficking case objective — never for personal initiative, ego, or convenience.

Personnel shall operate with respect to civilian rights and interagency professionalism. Behaviour that creates conflict with local law enforcement, undermines investigative integrity, or damages public trust constitutes misconduct.

1.4 Definitions Used in This Document

• Trafficking: Manufacture, transport, importation, distribution, or supply at a scale beyond simple possession.
• Network / Enterprise: An organised group with roles, logistics, money flow, and continuity of criminal purpose.
• Case-file authority: An investigation formally recorded and supervised under NFT command structure.
• Investigative primacy: NFT has lawful lead because the case is primarily a trafficking enterprise matter.
• Operational objective: A defined enforcement or investigative goal (arrest, seizure, interdiction, disruption).

2.1 Case-File Doctrine (Core Rule)

The Bureau operates using a case-file-driven model. In general, NFT personnel shall not engage in enforcement activity unless one of the following exists:

• An active NFT case file with identified investigative targets or objectives.
• Verified trafficking indicators sufficient to justify immediate investigative action.
• A warrant or documented legal authority connected to a trafficking-related investigation.
• A formal interagency task force operation where NFT is assigned a defined role.

“Case-file doctrine” prevents self-assigned policing and ensures enforcement activity remains targeted, lawful, and consistent with the Bureau’s mission. Personnel shall be able to articulate the case objective that justifies action.

((OOC: If an NFT member cannot explain the trafficking/case objective behind their stop/detention/arrest, they are likely acting outside policy.))

2.2 Trafficking Threshold (What Triggers NFT Interest)

NFT focuses on trafficking rather than isolated minor offences. “Trafficking threshold” is met when circumstances suggest supply, distribution, transport, or enterprise support. Indicators may include (but are not limited to):

• Evidence of distribution quantities, packaging, or supply logistics.
• Repeated transactions, multiple customers, or structured hand-to-hand dealing tied to a supplier.
• Movement of narcotics or weapons through vehicles, stash locations, or transport routes.
• Use of couriers, lookouts, armed protection, or organised roles.
• Financial behaviour consistent with laundering or proceeds management.
• Weapons supply patterns, illegal manufacturing, serial alteration, or bulk movement.

Trafficking threshold does not require a full case file to exist first; however, it does require more than curiosity and more than “someone looked suspicious”. Officers must have defensible reasons for action.

2.3 Authority When Trafficking Threshold Is Met

Where trafficking threshold is met, NFT may take investigative steps proportionate to the information available. Actions must be reasonable, documented, and consistent with safety and civilian rights.

Permitted actions include:

• Initiating surveillance and intelligence gathering.
• Identifying suspects, vehicles, and potential stash locations.
• Coordinating with local agencies for scene control and safety when appropriate.
• Seeking lawful detention only with defensible cause (reasonable suspicion / probable cause as applicable).
• Requesting warrants and conducting planned enforcement operations through supervisory approval.

NFT shall avoid impulsive enforcement that compromises long-term investigations. Dismantling networks is prioritised over immediate low-level arrests, unless public safety or evidence preservation requires immediate action.

2.4 Limitations on Authority

The Bureau’s statewide authority does not permit indiscriminate enforcement. NFT personnel shall not:

• Conduct random stop-and-search operations or “fishing” patrols.
• Use trafficking authority as justification for routine traffic enforcement.
• Insert themselves into municipal incidents unrelated to trafficking.
• Escalate street encounters for minor offences under the guise of trafficking enforcement.
• Target groups based on image, neighbourhood, or affiliation alone without trafficking-linked facts.

NFT investigations target conduct and networks — not identities. Enforcement must be tied to trafficking behaviour and defensible case objectives.

2.5 Port, Freight & Cargo Trafficking (Public Note)

Trafficking networks frequently use cargo, freight, warehouses, and commercial transport routes. NFT may investigate trafficking activity associated with logistics infrastructure where evidence supports trafficking threshold or an active case-file objective.

This authority does not convert NFT into a “port police” or security force. Any activity at freight facilities must be related to trafficking investigations and conducted with appropriate coordination.

2.6 Documentation & Supervisory Accountability

NFT activity must be accountable. Significant investigative steps (detentions, searches, seizures, arrests, warrant service, controlled operations, and interagency task force actions) shall be documented. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that personnel do not expand authority beyond mission scope.

Leadership failure to correct repeated boundary violations constitutes supervisory misconduct. “Everyone doing it” is not a defence for policy breach.

3.1 Respect for Municipal Authority

Local agencies retain scene command for incidents unrelated to trafficking or an active NFT case-file. NFT personnel shall not assume control of a scene solely due to state affiliation.

• Municipal agencies maintain authority over patrol, traffic enforcement, and public order incidents.
• NFT involvement must be justified by trafficking nexus or investigative necessity.
• Scene command transfer requires clear articulation of investigative primacy.

Professional disagreement shall be resolved through supervisory channels — never through public confrontation.

3.2 Establishing Investigative Primacy

NFT may establish investigative primacy where trafficking activity constitutes the primary criminal objective. Primacy is established through:

• An active NFT case file identifying the target or network.
• Documented trafficking threshold indicators.
• Supervisory confirmation of jurisdictional lead.
• Formal task force designation.

Primacy must be clearly communicated to involved agencies. Lack of communication creates operational risk and undermines legitimacy.

3.3 Joint Task Force Operations

Complex trafficking cases frequently require coordinated task force deployment. Task forces operate under structured command, defined objectives, and documented operational plans.

Task force principles include:

• Clearly defined operational leadership.
• Defined arrest and warrant service responsibilities.
• Information-sharing protocols that protect case integrity.
• Respect for agency-specific authority and policy limitations.

NFT does not use task force language as a pretext for unilateral action. Coordination must be genuine, documented, and mission-focused.

3.4 Non-Interference Standard

NFT personnel shall not interfere with lawful municipal enforcement activity unless necessary to prevent:

• Compromise of an active trafficking investigation.
• Loss or destruction of critical evidence.
• Immediate public safety threat directly tied to trafficking.

Where interference is necessary, NFT must articulate the trafficking nexus and notify supervisory command without delay.

3.5 Interagency Professional Conduct

Public disputes between agencies damage institutional credibility. NFT personnel shall:

• Communicate respectfully and clearly.
• Elevate disputes to supervisory level rather than escalating on scene.
• Avoid dismissive or authoritative language unsupported by policy.
• Maintain professional bearing at all times.

((OOC: NFT is not a “superior police agency.” It is a specialist investigative bureau. Acting otherwise is a breach of policy tone and RP balance.))

4.1 Initiation of Investigations

Investigations may be initiated through:

• Verified trafficking threshold indicators.
• Intelligence referrals from municipal or state agencies.
• Confidential informant information deemed credible.
• Pattern analysis of repeated trafficking-linked activity.
• Financial irregularities suggesting enterprise-level crime.

All investigations shall be documented with a defined objective, target scope, and supervisory oversight.

4.2 Intelligence Gathering Standards

Intelligence gathering must be lawful, proportionate, and relevant to trafficking objectives.

Permitted intelligence methods include:

• Open-source research and pattern monitoring.
• Vehicle and location observation.
• Financial linkage analysis.
• Interagency intelligence exchange.
• Documented use of confidential human sources.

Intelligence shall not be gathered for personal curiosity, political interest, or unrelated monitoring of individuals absent trafficking nexus.

4.3 Surveillance Operations

Surveillance is a controlled investigative tool — not a patrol substitute. It must serve a case objective such as identifying suppliers, documenting transactions, or establishing conspiracy.

Surveillance standards:

• Defined target or location tied to trafficking activity.
• Documented objective (identification, timing pattern, supply chain mapping).
• Supervisory awareness for extended operations.
• Minimal unnecessary public intrusion.

Prolonged surveillance without investigative development shall be reviewed and either advanced or closed.

4.4 Electronic & Technical Methods

Technical investigative methods (tracking, communications analysis, electronic monitoring) require appropriate legal authority and supervisory approval.

Such methods must:

• Be proportional to the trafficking threat level.
• Be supported by documented probable cause where required.
• Be reviewed for continued necessity.
• Respect civilian privacy protections.

Unauthorized technical surveillance constitutes severe misconduct.

4.5 Objective Discipline & Scope Control

Investigations must remain within defined scope. Scope expansion requires justification tied to trafficking development.

Officers shall avoid:

• Expanding investigations based solely on suspicion.
• Using surveillance as a pretext for random stops.
• Targeting individuals without network linkage.
• Escalating minor infractions into enterprise claims without evidence.

The Bureau’s strength lies in disciplined investigation — not visible enforcement presence.

4.6 Case Review & Accountability

Active investigations shall undergo periodic supervisory review to ensure legality, necessity, and strategic direction.

Cases lacking progression, trafficking nexus, or evidentiary foundation shall be restructured or closed.

((OOC: NFT is an investigation bureau. If members are acting like patrol units without investigative structure, that contradicts Bureau doctrine.))

5.1 Authorization Requirement

Undercover operations and controlled buys require supervisory authorization. No NFT member shall independently initiate long-term undercover infiltration without command awareness.

• Defined investigative objective.
• Identified target or network.
• Risk assessment and safety planning.
• Evidence handling plan.

Unauthorized undercover activity constitutes serious misconduct.

5.2 Undercover Operations

Undercover deployment may be used to:

• Identify suppliers or distribution managers.
• Establish conspiracy participation.
• Document enterprise hierarchy.
• Confirm trafficking scale.

Undercover personnel shall not:

• Encourage crimes that would not otherwise occur.
• Escalate transactions beyond established trafficking threshold.
• Operate without extraction planning.
• Conduct activity for entertainment or personal reputation.

Undercover work exists to gather evidence — not to “win scenes.”

5.3 Controlled Buys

Controlled purchases of narcotics or illegal firearms may be conducted to establish trafficking patterns, confirm supply chains, or support warrant applications.

Controlled buy standards:

• Pre-operation briefing and defined objective.
• Evidence continuity and documentation.
• Supervisory awareness.
• Arrest strategy determined in advance (immediate or delayed).

Multiple low-level buys without enterprise development shall be reviewed. The objective is network disruption — not repetitive street purchases.

5.4 Confidential Informants (CI) Management

Confidential informants are controlled human sources who provide trafficking-related intelligence in exchange for consideration.

Informants must:

• Be documented and registered within case supervision.
• Have credibility assessed before operational reliance.
• Be restricted from self-initiating criminal expansion.
• Be monitored to prevent entrapment or fabrication.

NFT personnel shall not fabricate informants or invent intelligence to justify enforcement activity.

5.5 Officer Safety & Extraction Protocol

Undercover and controlled operations require contingency planning. Arrest teams, extraction units, and communication protocols must be identified before operation commencement.

Officer safety shall never be sacrificed for evidentiary gain.

5.6 Ethical & Legal Boundaries

Undercover authority does not permit unlawful conduct beyond investigative necessity.

• No inducement of crimes absent existing intent.
• No participation in violent escalation beyond operational safety.
• No personal financial gain.
• No retaliation against individuals who decline participation.

((OOC: Undercover RP must support investigation realism. It is not permission for unchecked criminal behaviour or powergaming.))

6.1 Warrant Requirement & Legal Authority

Search warrants and arrest warrants shall be obtained where required by law. Warrant applications must articulate:

• Established trafficking threshold.
• Probable cause linking target to enterprise activity.
• Specific locations or property subject to search.
• Evidence sought and investigative relevance.

Warrantless entry is permitted only under lawful exigent circumstances such as immediate threat to life or imminent destruction of evidence.

6.2 Arrest Operations

Arrest operations must be proportionate to threat level. Tactical response shall reflect intelligence, not assumption.

Arrest planning shall include:

• Threat assessment.
• Arrest location strategy (public, residential, coordinated stop).
• Officer safety measures.
• Evidence preservation procedures.

Low-risk arrests shall not be escalated unnecessarily. High-visibility tactical posture must be justified by risk.

6.3 High-Risk Entry & Tactical Deployment

High-risk entry (including forced entry) is reserved for:

• Armed trafficking networks.
• Documented violent enterprise activity.
• Credible intelligence of fortified locations.
• Imminent public safety threat.

High-risk operations require supervisory authorization and coordination with tactical support units where appropriate.

NFT is not a standing dynamic-entry force. Tactical methods are tools — not identity.

6.4 Specialized Unit Support

NFT may coordinate with tactical or operational support units for high-risk warrant service.

Such support shall:

• Operate under a defined command structure.
• Have clearly assigned arrest teams.
• Respect investigative evidence priorities.
• Maintain disciplined force posture.

Tactical deployment without intelligence justification undermines investigative credibility.

6.5 Scene Control & Evidence Integrity

Following warrant service or arrest operations, scene control shall prioritize:

• Safety of civilians.
• Preservation of physical evidence.
• Accurate documentation.
• Proper chain-of-custody procedures.

Evidence mishandling or contamination compromises both prosecution and Bureau legitimacy.

6.6 Operational Restraint & Proportionality

Enforcement must remain proportional to investigative necessity. The Bureau prioritizes long-term network dismantlement over short-term spectacle.

• No unnecessary property damage.
• No intimidation tactics beyond lawful necessity.
• No escalation to justify presence.
• No “raid culture” mindset.

((OOC: NFT is not a perpetual raid unit. High-risk operations should feel rare, justified, and investigative — not routine.))

7.1 Lawful Basis for Search

Searches shall be conducted only where supported by:

• Valid search warrant.
• Lawful arrest incident search.
• Voluntary and informed consent.
• Recognized exigent circumstances.

Suspicion alone is insufficient. The trafficking nexus must be articulated.

7.2 Consent Searches

Consent must be voluntary, informed, and free of coercion.

• No threats or implied retaliation.
• No misleading statements regarding authority.
• Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Refusal to consent does not establish probable cause.

7.3 Seizure of Property

Property may be seized where it constitutes:

• Evidence of trafficking.
• Contraband under law.
• Instrumentality of criminal enterprise.
• Proceeds derived from trafficking activity.

All seized property must be documented with proper chain-of-custody.

7.4 Detention & Temporary Holding

Detentions must be supported by reasonable suspicion or probable cause, as applicable.

• Detentions shall be limited in duration.
• Force used must be proportionate.
• Individuals must be informed of arrest status where applicable.

Extended detention without investigative progression is prohibited.

7.5 Protection of Civilian Rights

NFT personnel shall:

• Respect the right to remain silent.
• Respect the right to legal representation.
• Avoid unnecessary humiliation or public display.
• Prevent unnecessary property damage.

Civilian compliance does not eliminate obligation for professional conduct.

7.6 Prohibited Search & Seizure Practices

The following conduct is prohibited:

• Search without legal basis.
• Seizure without documentation.
• Property damage absent necessity.
• Retaliatory searches.
• Targeting based on appearance or affiliation alone.

((OOC: NFT authority is not blanket search authority. RP must reflect legal standards, not assumed power.))

8.1 Trafficking vs. Possession

Simple possession for personal use does not, by itself, trigger NFT primacy.

Trafficking threshold is met where evidence indicates:

• Distribution intent.
• Bulk quantities inconsistent with personal use.
• Packaging consistent with resale.
• Structured sale activity.
• Linkage to known suppliers or networks.

NFT involvement must be based on scale or enterprise indicators, not minor possession encounters.

8.2 Enterprise Indicators

Enterprise-level trafficking may be indicated by:

• Defined organizational roles (supplier, courier, distributor).
• Financial proceeds management or laundering.
• Repeated multi-location distribution activity.
• Use of stash houses or concealed storage sites.
• Armed protection of narcotics supply.
• Inter-city or interstate transport.

Presence of enterprise indicators elevates investigative priority.

8.3 Scale Classification Model

NFT uses a general scale model to determine investigative focus:

• Level I: Personal possession — municipal scope.
• Level II: Small-scale distribution — shared or referral basis.
• Level III: Structured local supply network — NFT eligible.
• Level IV: Multi-location or cross-jurisdiction enterprise — NFT priority.
• Level V: Cartel-scale or organized syndicate — NFT strategic focus.

Not all cases require NFT takeover. Escalation must reflect scale.

8.4 Prioritization Strategy

The Bureau prioritizes:

• High-volume suppliers.
• Importation and production sources.
• Financial coordinators.
• Network organizers.
• Violence-linked distribution structures.

Arresting low-level street sellers without targeting suppliers is not considered strategic success.

8.5 Investigation Expansion Standards

Investigations may expand where enterprise indicators grow. Expansion must be evidence-driven.

• No escalation without development.
• No upgrading minor cases to enterprise without structural proof.
• Supervisory review required for scale reclassification.

((OOC: NFT is not triggered by someone holding a small quantity. RP scale must reflect structural trafficking, not convenience.))

9.1 Possession vs. Trafficking Distinction

Illegal possession of a firearm does not automatically establish firearms trafficking.

Trafficking threshold requires evidence of:

• Bulk acquisition or distribution.
• Repeated unlawful sales activity.
• Supply to organized criminal groups.
• Structured sourcing or procurement channels.
• Modification for criminal resale (e.g., serial alteration).

NFT involvement must be supported by distribution indicators — not isolated possession encounters.

9.2 Illegal Manufacturing & Modification

NFT shall prioritize investigations involving:

• Unlicensed weapon manufacturing operations.
• Serial number defacement or removal.
• Conversion to automatic fire or prohibited configurations.
• Production of improvised or untraceable weapons.

Manufacturing networks present elevated public safety risk and qualify as enterprise-level investigations.

9.3 Enterprise-Level Distribution

Enterprise indicators may include:

• Defined roles (supplier, transporter, distributor).
• Cross-jurisdictional movement of firearms.
• Armed gang or syndicate re-supply operations.
• Use of intermediaries or courier systems.
• Bulk procurement for resale.

Priority shall be placed on upstream suppliers rather than downstream individual carriers.

9.4 Strategic Enforcement Priorities

NFT prioritizes investigations involving:

• Weapons supplied to narcotics enterprises.
• Arms trafficking tied to violent criminal networks.
• Bulk transport through freight, maritime, or concealed logistics.
• Conversion or manufacturing hubs.

Routine weapon confiscation without enterprise development is not considered strategic success.

9.5 Prohibited Overreach

NFT personnel shall not:

• Insert into traffic stops solely for firearm presence.
• Assume primacy over municipal weapon arrests absent enterprise nexus.
• Escalate simple possession into trafficking without distribution evidence.
• Target individuals based solely on appearance or affiliation.

((OOC: NFT is not a blanket gun enforcement unit. RP must reflect structured supply chain investigations.))

10.1 Explosives Trafficking Threshold

Trafficking threshold is met where evidence indicates:

• Bulk acquisition or distribution of explosive materials.
• Manufacturing or assembly of destructive devices.
• Supply of explosives to criminal organizations.
• Stockpiling beyond lawful or personal use thresholds.
• Transport of explosive materials through structured channels.

Isolated possession without enterprise indicators may remain within municipal scope.

10.2 Destructive Device Classification

Destructive devices may include:

• Improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
• Manufactured explosive devices intended for unlawful use.
• Explosive components assembled for criminal deployment.
• Weaponized explosive modifications.

Investigations involving destructive devices require heightened caution and coordination with specialized units.

10.3 Immediate Public Safety Protocol

Where explosive threat presents immediate danger to the public:

• Perimeter control shall be established.
• Municipal emergency services shall be notified.
• Specialized disposal or tactical units shall be requested.
• Evacuation shall be prioritized over evidence recovery.

Preservation of life overrides investigative advancement.

10.4 Interagency Coordination for Explosive Threats

Explosive investigations require coordination with:

• Municipal tactical or bomb disposal units.
• Fire and emergency response services.
• Interagency investigative task forces.

NFT personnel shall not independently attempt device neutralization beyond training scope.

10.5 Prohibited Practices

NFT personnel shall not:

• Escalate minor explosive possession into enterprise claims without structural evidence.
• Handle explosive devices without proper clearance.
• Ignore municipal safety authority during active threat incidents.
• Delay emergency response for investigative purposes.

((OOC: Explosives RP should remain rare and structured. NFT is investigative — not a constant bomb squad deployment unit.))

11.1 Principles of Force Application

All force must meet the following standards:

• Legality: Supported by lawful authority.
• Necessity: Required to accomplish a legitimate objective.
• Proportionality: Balanced against the threat level.
• Accountability: Subject to review and documentation.

The absence of compliance alone does not justify escalation beyond what is necessary.

11.2 Force Escalation Framework

NFT follows a graduated response model:

• Officer presence and verbal direction.
• Control techniques and restraint.
• Less-lethal options where appropriate.
• Deadly force only when legally justified.

Escalation must correspond to subject behaviour and threat level. De-escalation is preferred where safe and feasible.

11.3 Deadly Force Standard

Deadly force may be used only when an officer reasonably believes there is imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death to the officer or others.

Deadly force shall not be used solely to prevent escape absent immediate life-threatening danger.

Every deadly force incident requires immediate supervisory notification and formal review.

11.4 Less-Lethal Deployment

Less-lethal tools may be deployed where:

• Active resistance is present.
• Risk of injury can be reduced.
• De-escalation efforts have failed or are unsafe.

Less-lethal force is not a compliance shortcut and must not be used punitively.

11.5 Prohibited Practices

• Force used as punishment or retaliation.
• Escalation based on verbal provocation alone.
• Unnecessary discharge of firearms.
• Reckless endangerment of bystanders.
• Force after a subject is restrained and compliant.

11.6 Reporting & Review

All significant force incidents must be documented.

• Supervisor review is mandatory.
• Medical aid shall be requested when necessary.
• Evidence preservation procedures shall be followed.

((OOC: NFT officers should feel disciplined and controlled. Over-aggressive escalation contradicts Bureau doctrine.))

12.1 Lawful Arrest Authority

Arrests shall be supported by:

• Valid arrest warrant, or
• Probable cause established through investigation.

Officers must be able to articulate the trafficking nexus or enterprise linkage supporting arrest.

12.2 Arrest Procedure Standards

• Clear identification as law enforcement.
• Explanation of arrest basis where safe and feasible.
• Respect for subject rights.
• Use of restraints proportionate to risk.

Public humiliation or unnecessary spectacle is prohibited.

12.3 Custody & Transport

Individuals in custody shall:

• Be transported safely.
• Be searched in accordance with lawful standards.
• Have property inventoried and documented.
• Receive medical attention if required.

Custodial safety is a Bureau responsibility.

12.4 Charging & Case Referral

Charges must reflect documented evidence and enterprise involvement.

Where appropriate:

• Cases may be referred to municipal prosecution for minor components.
• Enterprise charges shall reflect structural role.
• Financial and asset seizure proceedings may be initiated.

Overcharging without evidentiary support is prohibited.

12.5 Evidence Handling & Documentation

All evidence shall be:

• Properly catalogued.
• Maintained under chain-of-custody.
• Stored in accordance with department standards.
• Documented in case reporting systems.

Evidence tampering, loss, or undocumented handling constitutes severe misconduct.

12.6 Case File Closure & Review

Cases shall be closed when:

• Prosecution has concluded.
• Enterprise disruption objective has been achieved.
• Insufficient evidence exists to continue investigation.

Closed cases may be reviewed for strategic lessons and intelligence value.

((OOC: NFT arrests should reflect structured investigation, not random detention. Processing must feel procedural and legitimate.))

13.1 Standard of Conduct

NFT personnel shall:

• Act lawfully and impartially.
• Maintain composure under provocation.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all public interactions.
• Respect civilian rights and interagency partners.
• Avoid language or behaviour that undermines Bureau credibility.

Personal ego, reputation-seeking, or public intimidation contradict Bureau doctrine.

13.2 Conflict of Interest

Personnel shall not participate in investigations where:

• Personal relationships compromise objectivity.
• Financial interest may influence decisions.
• Prior involvement creates bias.

Conflicts must be disclosed to supervisory command immediately.

13.3 Anti-Corruption Policy

The following conduct constitutes severe misconduct:

• Acceptance of bribes or compensation.
• Protection of trafficking operations in exchange for benefit.
• Misappropriation of seized property.
• Fabrication of evidence or intelligence.
• Unlawful disclosure of confidential information.

Corruption investigations shall be referred for internal review and may result in termination and criminal prosecution.

13.4 Information Security & Confidentiality

Case details, informant identities, and operational plans are restricted.

• No unauthorized sharing of investigative material.
• No disclosure for personal advantage.
• No discussion of active cases in public settings.

Operational security is a core responsibility.

13.5 Misuse of Authority

Authority shall not be used:

• To intimidate without lawful purpose.
• To settle personal disputes.
• To harass individuals absent trafficking nexus.
• To elevate status within the community.

Abuse of authority damages investigative credibility and public trust.

13.6 Internal Accountability & Review

Supervisors are responsible for monitoring compliance with Bureau doctrine.

• Misconduct allegations shall be documented.
• Serious violations require command review.
• Repeated boundary violations may result in removal from investigative duty.

((OOC: NFT should feel disciplined and professional. Corruption RP requires administrative approval and narrative oversight.))

14.1 Command Structure Overview

NFT maintains a streamlined rank structure to ensure clarity and efficiency:

• Director – Bureau head; strategic authority and policy oversight.
• Deputy Director – Operational command and administrative control.
• Supervisory Special Agent – Case supervision and team leadership.
• Special Agent – Investigative personnel with full case authority.
• Probationary Agent – Entry-level personnel under supervision.

Titles may vary internally by assignment but shall reflect this hierarchy.

14.2 Operational Command Authority

During enforcement operations:

• A designated supervisory agent shall hold scene command.
• Command decisions must align with case objectives.
• Conflicting orders shall be resolved through chain-of-command.

Rank alone does not justify bypassing assigned operational leadership.

14.3 Case Supervision

Each active investigation shall have:

• A designated case agent.
• A supervisory agent responsible for review.
• Documented investigative objectives.

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring investigative boundaries are maintained.

14.4 Field Authority & Discretion

Special Agents retain discretionary authority within the scope of:

• Established case objectives.
• Trafficking threshold indicators.
• Lawful enforcement standards.

Discretion does not permit deviation from Bureau doctrine.

14.5 Interagency Command Relationship

When operating jointly with municipal agencies:

• Scene command shall be clearly established.
• Investigative primacy determines leadership role.
• Disputes shall be escalated through supervisory channels.

NFT shall not undermine municipal command absent lawful investigative primacy.

14.6 Command Responsibility & Failure

Supervisors are accountable for:

• Ensuring lawful operations.
• Correcting misconduct.
• Preventing mission drift.

Failure to supervise constitutes administrative misconduct.

((OOC: Keep the rank structure lean. NFT is not a 20-rank patrol agency. Leadership is investigative, not ceremonial.))

15.1 Right to File a Complaint

Any member of the public may file a complaint concerning:

• Misuse of authority.
• Excessive or unreasonable force.
• Improper search or detention.
• Unprofessional conduct.
• Corruption or misconduct.

Complaints may be submitted in writing or through designated reporting channels.

15.2 Protection from Retaliation

Retaliation against individuals who submit complaints is strictly prohibited.

Any officer found engaging in retaliation shall face disciplinary action.

15.3 Internal Review & Investigation

All complaints shall be:

• Documented and logged.
• Reviewed by supervisory command.
• Investigated where sufficient basis exists.

Findings may result in:

• Policy clarification.
• Corrective training.
• Administrative discipline.
• Termination or criminal referral.

15.4 False or Malicious Complaints

While the Bureau encourages legitimate reporting, knowingly false allegations may be subject to legal consequences.

The filing of a complaint alone shall not be treated as malicious. Intentional fabrication must be demonstrated.

15.5 Transparency & Oversight Commitment

The Bureau is committed to lawful enforcement and professional conduct.

Patterns of misconduct, systemic violations, or supervisory failures shall be addressed through administrative review.

((OOC: This section reinforces that NFT RP is accountable. Abuse of authority should have consequences.))

16.1 Restricted Information Categories

The following categories are considered restricted:

• Active case files and investigative strategies.
• Confidential informant identities.
• Undercover officer identities.
• Surveillance methods and technical capabilities.
• Unmarked fleet assignments and operational logistics.
• Pending warrant details prior to execution.

Disclosure of restricted information without authorization constitutes severe misconduct.

16.2 Public Information Release Standards

Public communication shall:

• Protect investigative integrity.
• Avoid compromising safety.
• Provide factual, limited disclosures when appropriate.

Only authorized command personnel may issue official statements concerning ongoing investigations.

16.3 Internal Communication Discipline

Case information shall be shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

• No casual discussion of active cases.
• No disclosure outside official communication channels.
• No personal use of investigative information.

16.4 Record & Document Security

Case documentation shall be:

• Stored in approved systems.
• Access-controlled.
• Maintained under supervisory oversight.

Unauthorized duplication or removal of official documents is prohibited.

16.5 Transparency vs. Operational Protection

The Bureau is committed to lawful transparency. However, transparency does not extend to operational tactics that would enable criminal evasion.

The existence of classified procedures ensures internal accountability without compromising public safety.

((OOC: Do not publicly leak investigative methods or undercover details. Some RP information should remain confidential for realism and fairness.))