Introduction
This handbook serves to educate both regular citizens and agents on the intricacies of Homeland Security operations in Layden County.Divisions
In the Department, there are two divisions. Each has a specialized mandate, and each has different situations to which they respond.Secret Service
The Secret Service is a division of the Department charged with the protection of senior government officials.Main Protectees
Led by Director Ironbatman1000, the main personnel that it protects are:- the County Executive;
- the Deputy County Executive;
- the Secretary of Homeland Security;
- the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security;
- and any other government officials when it is determined that a Secret Service detail is necessary to ensure their safety.
Patrol Operations
When not actively protecting senior government officials, Secret Service agents are permitted to patrol in the "Half-Back" SUV that is provided for general patrol purposes. They have law enforcement powers, and as such, are permitted to conduct traffic stops and make arrests.Critical Response Group
The Critical Response Group is a division of the Department charged with response to high-risk situations.Main Situations
Led by Director rkeith04, the main situations that it responds to are:- multiple officers down;
- bank robberies;
- hostage situations;
- snipers;
- and any other situation where it is determined that a CRG presence is necessary to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers and citizens alike.
Patrol Operations
When not actively responding to high-risk situations, Critical Response Group agents are permitted to patrol in the "Half-Back" SUV that is provided for general patrol purposes. They have law enforcement powers, and as such, are permitted to conduct traffic stops and make arrests.Chain of Command
Director
The Directors of the Secret Service and the Critical Response Group are charged with ensuring the overall operations of the agencies and managing interagency relations.Deputy Director
The Deputy Directors of the Secret Service and the Critical Response Group are charged with managing the day-to-day operations of the agencies and working with senior-level supervisors on a daily basis.Assistant Director
Assistant Directors are charged with supervising special operations and working to train agents alongside supervisors.Special Agent-in-Charge
Special Agents-in-Charge are charged with overseeing a specific group of agents, and serving as the agents' mentor and indirect supervisor.Senior Special Agent
Senior Special Agents are charged with assisting their group's Special Agent-in-Charge and working as an entry-level supervisor.Special Agent
Special Agents handle protection details for government officials and patrolling government property.Uniform Policies
Department agents are required to be in the proper attire when on-duty, as they represent the Department as a whole when in public.Patrol Uniforms
When patrolling, agents may wear a suit or one of the uniforms in the armory. Secret Service agents are required to wear a suit at all times when protecting government officials.Faces/Hats
Proper faces and hair must be worn. Hair must be realistic. Sunglasses and/or regular glasses are permitted, as long as they're suited to the situation.Vehicles
Department agents may drive vehicles when on-duty, in order to effect more rapid responses to situations requiring a Homeland Security presence. Lights and sirens do not permit agents to drive recklessly.Rank Assignments
Half-Back SUV
The Half-Back SUV may be used by either department for regular patrol.Unmarked SUV
The Unmarked SUV may be used by Senior Special Agents+ when on regular patrol.State SUV
The State SUV may be used by any Secret Service agent transporting a government official.Training Chevrolet Tahoe
The Training Chevrolet Tahoe may be used in any training scenario, by Secret Service Assistant Directors+, and when transporting government officials.Motorcades
In motorcades, there are usually five types of vehicles: Lead Car, Command Car, Carrier Car, Advance Car, and Follow Car. Not all of these will be involved in every motorcade, but there are a few that are essential.Advance Car
This vehicle, usually from a law enforcement agency, goes ahead of the actual motorcade to clear traffic and areas the motorcade will pass through.Lead Car
This car is at the head of the motorcade and has agents watching for any possible threats.Command Car
This car is second in the motorcade and has agents that are in charge of communications via the radio. This car can also serve as an emergency evacuation vehicle for the protectee.Carrier Car
This car is third in the motorcade and carries the protectee.Follow Car
This car, occasionally from a law enforcement agency, is the last car in the motorcade and may carry a decoy to confuse would-be attackers.Jurisdiction
The Department of Homeland Security has jurisdiction throughout Layden County. While it is advised to allow other departments to lead on minor matters (i.e. traffic stops, reckless drivers, etc.), there is no policy requiring that agents do so.Promotions
These ranks come with the power to:Secretary
- Authorize promotions to any rank
- Authorize transfers to any division
Deputy Secretary
- Authorize promotions up to the rank of Deputy Director
- Authorize transfers to any division
Director
- Authorize promotions of agents in their division up to Deputy Director
- Authorize transfers to any division
Deputy Director
- Authorize promotions of agents in their division up to Assistant Director
- Authorize transfers to any division
- Request promotions for squad leaders
Assistant Director
- Request promotions below Assistant Director