Punishments

Punishments

Penalties Overview

To ensure compliance with our code of conduct and to maintain a professional and respectful environment, the Australian Police Force implements a structured penalty system for violations. This section provides a detailed overview of the penalties applied for different types of conduct breaches.

Termination

• Definition: Complete removal from the Australian Police Force.

• Application: Reserved for the most severe violations, including corruption, excessive use causing bodily harm, and serious abuse of power. Termination is an irreversible action indicating that the individual's conduct is fundamentally incompatible with the values and responsibilities of the force.

Suspension

• Definition: Temporary removal from the Australian Police Force for a defined period of time.

• Application: Applied in cases of significant policy breaches, abuse of power, or repeated conduct violations. The length of suspension is determined based on the severity of the offense and the individual’s history of conduct violations.

Strike

• Definition: A formal warning for an action, which is logged in the member's record. Accumulation of three strikes will escalate to a more severe punishment.

• Application: Strikes serve as a deterrent for minor to moderate offenses, allowing individuals an opportunity to correct their behavior while being mindful of the consequences of repeated violations.

Verbal Warning

• Definition: An informal warning for an action, without it being logged.

• Application: Given for minor infractions or first-time offenses as an immediate response to correct behavior. Verbal warnings are a tool for supervisors to address issues promptly without formal disciplinary action, encouraging a culture of immediate feedback and correction.

Code of Conduct Violations and Penalties

This document outlines various conduct violations and their corresponding penalties within our organization. It is imperative that all members adhere to the principles of respect, integrity, and responsibility to foster a positive and productive environment.

General Conduct Violations

Corruption

• Description: Involves the abuse of power and breach of trust by members.

• Penalty: Termination of membership/participation.

Excessive Use Causing Bodily Harm

• Description: Unlawfully killing or injuring individuals in unjustified situations.

• Penalty: Immediate strike against the offender.

Abuse of Power

• Description: Utilizing one's position as an Officer to unjustly harm individuals or property.

• Penalty: Subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

Administrative Abuse

Admin Abuse Resulting in Restraint

• Description: Engaging in banning, temporary banning, kicking, or timeout as a form of administrative abuse.

• Penalty: Termination.

Admin Abuse Related to Trolling

• Description: Actions such as killing, setting very high jump heights, and very high walk speeds for trolling purposes.

• Penalty: Suspension.

Unauthorized Distribution of Equipment

• Description: Giving out police-only equipment through unauthorized commands.

• Penalty: Suspension.

Policy Breaches

Breach of Code of Conduct and Ethics

• Description: Violating the established code of conduct and ethical guidelines.

• Penalty: Strike, or suspension in severe cases.

Breach of Divisional and Operations Policies

• Description: Failing to adhere to specific divisional or operational policies as stated or advised.

• Penalty: As per the specific policy's guidance.

Disrespect

• Description: Showing a lack of care or empathy towards individuals or groups.

• Penalties: Range from a verbal warning to termination, based on severity.

Inactivity

• Description: For individuals in the promotional course, failing to interaction in the communication server or join the game.

• Penalty: Warning, followed by a strike, suspension, and possible termination for repeated offenses.

Impersonation

Impersonating a Commissioner’s Executive Team Member

• Penalty: Termination.

Impersonating an Executive Team Member

• Penalty: Suspension, with possible termination for severe cases.

Impersonating a Division Member

• Penalty: Strike, suspension, and blacklist from the division.

Impersonating a Rank Not Held

• Penalty: Strike and suspension.

Abuse of Powers

• Description: Misuse of any permissions granted within the organization.

• Penalty: Suspension.

Under 13 Years of Age

• Description: Membership or participation by individuals under the age of 13.

• Penalty: Suspension until 13 years old.