The Story:
It... it has been too long...
Joe Dixon, Peter Swans and Parsuut Savage had to swap identities, they were too known to the Police and needed to hide in plain sight, but how could they do that? Everyone in the city of Paralake knew them by a first name basis, it sounded impossible but... Parsuut... he did what he usually did, he thought of a plan, a plan that could save their behinds and let them do what they WANTED to do... They ditched their infamous purple gear which correlated to their relations and affiliations to the Paralake Ballas and attempted a new approach, the Paralake Highway Patrol... ((fuck the prick who locked our topic, u ruined our fun..........))
MESSAGE FROM COMMISIONER JOE DIXON
The paralake highway patrol has a very long and storied history within paralake. As one of the premier agencies of this great nation, historically the PLHP has been a pioneer in the occupation of policing. Our department has been the motivator for many police reformations across the paralake city, a beacon of diversity and equity, and an excellent force for public justice. This department has seen many changes since its founding in the late 2019, and now is no different.
Although the department has not always been free from controversy, I wish for the citizens of paralake to take solace in the fact that this administration recognizes our past. Our department seeks to remain an innovator in tactics, technology, and civil service. We want to be at the forefront of best community policing agencies. And we want to ensure the citizens of this fine city that we are competent and capable enough to function in this increasingly diverse atmosphere - professionally, courteously, and above all, justly. All people of paralake have a right to feel safe on the highways and in pursuit of a better life.
" It is the mission of the paralake highway patrol to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence. The motto, "Safety, Service, and Security" states the essential purpose of the paralake highway patrol. The Department protects the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The Department serves the people of paralake by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner, and it is to these people that the Department is ultimately responsible. "
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The paralake highway patrol offers the most authentic and realistic portrayal of a highway patrol presence. Our org is unique in part because of the deeply rooted characters and storylines entrenched in our role-play as well as the fact that we are not a "by the book" highway patrol; there are quirks to how this org operates that clearly draw the line between us and the prototypical Perphead orgs.
The members of this org share a character-first and realism-focused mindset which results in organic, properly paced development and in-depth, highly immersive role-play. If you are someone who prioritizes climbing the ranks over realistic role-play, this org is not for you.
Though our faction falls under the genre of police, it is not required to extensively research polices prior to joining this org; your time would be better spent planning your character and putting research into information directly related to your character's background. Instead of planning your character under the black gangsta archetype, create a multi-dimensional human being that contributes realism to the setting in one way or another. Characters of all backgrounds and ethnicities can become associated to the organization within bounds of reason, though it is recommended to role-play a native paralake.
Recruitment is done entirely In Character. It is suggested to establish a legal MO for your character or make your character an asset and/or vulnerable to our characters in some way as a pathway into the org although joining is not black and white. Do not ask questions on our thread or to our members through private messages about where/what our fronts are; if you really want to join, the investigative work necessary to uncover this information will only serve to better your chances of progressing.
We are welcoming of anyone regardless of skill level, English ability, or role-play experience. The only requirement for joining this org is that you must agree to our Code of Conduct below which has been put in place to help solidify our org's culture.
THE PARALAKE HIGHWAY PATROL CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Compliance and Respecting Others
All current and aspiring faction members must follow all perpheads and paralake ballas rules at all times. Always treat others with respect both in-game and on the forums. Never seek conflict with others OOC and handle any concerns with others professionally and respectfully.
2. Role-play Standards
All current and aspiring faction members must role-play to the best of their abilities at all times. It is extremely important to role-play and develop a realistic character with no OOC motives in mind. Be responsible in terms of carrying out a reasonable amount of research when necessary (i.e. starting a racket) to ensure you are providing realistic role-play. Keep in-game PMs and OOC chat to an absolute minimum while role-playing to maximize immersion and role-play quality for all parties. Any communication between players within the faction must not pertain to IC events or anything that may interfere with/taint role-play.
3. Recruitment
All current and aspiring org members must handle IC recruitment in a realistic manner. The process of building trust and integrating newcomers overall needs to reasonably mirror how this would realistically happen in the gang; it is each individual's responsibility to contribute to this within the confines of their character. Allowing players a headstart in the faction through predetermining character relationships needs to be limited to rare exceptions in which the player is very capable and the relationship serves a meaningful purpose in your role-play. If you decide you would like to give someone this type of opportunity it must first be approved by Parsuut_Savage.
4. Screenshot Etiquette
All current and aspiring org members must only post screenshots showing the faction in good light. How often anyone posts screenshots is up to their own discretion. Use good judgement when posting screenshots and avoid posting anything that may be metagamed intentionally or unintentionally. Keep a sense of mysteriousness around the role-play you document. Screenshots of scripted role-play or doctored role-play are forbidden; everything showcased must be true to role-play happening in-game.
1. Compliance and Respecting Others
All current and aspiring faction members must follow all perpheads and paralake ballas rules at all times. Always treat others with respect both in-game and on the forums. Never seek conflict with others OOC and handle any concerns with others professionally and respectfully.
2. Role-play Standards
All current and aspiring faction members must role-play to the best of their abilities at all times. It is extremely important to role-play and develop a realistic character with no OOC motives in mind. Be responsible in terms of carrying out a reasonable amount of research when necessary (i.e. starting a racket) to ensure you are providing realistic role-play. Keep in-game PMs and OOC chat to an absolute minimum while role-playing to maximize immersion and role-play quality for all parties. Any communication between players within the faction must not pertain to IC events or anything that may interfere with/taint role-play.
3. Recruitment
All current and aspiring org members must handle IC recruitment in a realistic manner. The process of building trust and integrating newcomers overall needs to reasonably mirror how this would realistically happen in the gang; it is each individual's responsibility to contribute to this within the confines of their character. Allowing players a headstart in the faction through predetermining character relationships needs to be limited to rare exceptions in which the player is very capable and the relationship serves a meaningful purpose in your role-play. If you decide you would like to give someone this type of opportunity it must first be approved by Parsuut_Savage.
4. Screenshot Etiquette
All current and aspiring org members must only post screenshots showing the faction in good light. How often anyone posts screenshots is up to their own discretion. Use good judgement when posting screenshots and avoid posting anything that may be metagamed intentionally or unintentionally. Keep a sense of mysteriousness around the role-play you document. Screenshots of scripted role-play or doctored role-play are forbidden; everything showcased must be true to role-play happening in-game.
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