Preferred Name:

assassin

IGN (In-game name):

assassinrp/yourdrugdealer

Discord:

mtsgv.

Age (optional):

18

OOC:

Shortly describe 5 laws or behaviors that officers in the U.S. have to follow:
1 - Law enforcement officials shall at all times fulfil the duty imposed upon them by law, by serving the community and by protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree of responsibility required by their profession.
2 - In the performance of their duty, law enforcement officials shall respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons.

3 - Law enforcement officials may use force only when strictly necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty.

4 - Matters of a confidential nature in the possession of law enforcement officials shall be kept confidential, unless the performance of duty or the needs of justice strictly require otherwise.

5 - No law enforcement official may inflict, instigate or tolerate any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, nor may any law enforcement official invoke superior orders or exceptional circumstances such as a state of war or a threat of war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or any other public emergency as a justification of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Why do you want to join Echoes’ police faction?:

With Echoes only just launching, I've noticed the criminal underworld have a much faster growth than the police department, which is something I wish to fix as much as I can as a single person. On most roleplay servers, I gravitate to a criminal organization, or black market dealers, as on the past version of Echoes, I was a BMD. I wish to experience a new thrill towards roleplay, and being a police officer and law enforcement officer is something I wish to try for a better roleplay experience. I believe I would be a good fit as I've been a high ranking officer in several roleplay servers, not just Minecraft, as an officer along my recent gaming experience. I have a close friend in a criminal organization on the server, and they've informed me on several occasions that were the police to come to one of their criminal activities, 9/10 the police would be outnumbered by several individuals. This is something I wish to be a change to and experience the growth of the department.

What would you do if you accidentally broke a law, and someone began to argue with you OOC?:

If I broke a law as a law enforcement and I was confronted, I would accept it as it was my own mistake, apologize to those whom witness it, but this would most likely never happen as I intend to follow every law within the server to be the best officer I can be.

If someone was insulting you OOC for not following a common law (such as reading their rights)  what would you do/say?:

If the situation was on their part, I would just report them, but if I did forget to read someone's rights then I would still report them for the insulting, if it was major, but if it was just some small insults I would talk with them out of character and explain it was my mistake, and not insult back, as just being calm most likely would calm them down. If it didn't though, I would have to report them for it.

What do you do if you arrest someone? Be short, but detailed:

It would depend on their crime, If it was a small one that doesn't require a jail sentence, just a fine or a one nigh incarceration, I would approach them, my less lethal weapon out for my safety, and explain what they have done and what they are being arrested for. If they resist, I would then use my less lethal if they run away, then apprehend them and restrain them before taking them to the station. If the crime is major, such as a murder, or kidnapping, I would request an additional unit for my safety, as well as unholster my less lethal. I would then yell from a short distance they are under arrest, and slowly approach. If they fought back or attacked, I would use my less lethal to apprehend them. If the person had a weapon, I would firstly tell them to drop it. If they do not obey after the second warning, I  would tase the individual and remove the weapon from their reach. If they attempt to attack me, I would take the necessary measures to put my, the officers involved and civilian's safety out of harms way.

If someone is behaving strangely, as if they were using illegal substances, what do you do?:

I would approach them, my less lethal holster ready to remove it from, and explain that I see, smell or hear a reason for them being intoxicated or under the influence of substances, and I would then attempt to detain them. I would then give them the necessary tests to prove or disprove my accusations and release them if they are clean. If they run, I would give chase and apprehend them following department procedures.

If someone will not give you their identity and you don’t have probable cause, what do you do?:

I would not ask someone for their identity without probable cause, as this is an abuse of power and would fracture their 5th amendment. If for any reason this would happen, I would remove myself from the situation as this is unfair to the civilian I would be harassing.

If someone refuses to identify themselves because of the 5th amendment, but you have probable cause, what do you do?:

I would then detain them if needed, and have my less lethal ready but not unholstered. I would explain they must identify themselves to me for the investigation or for the use of my probable cause. If they refuse after this, I would have to take them into the police station as per procedure.

Provide us with your character’s backstory. Please attempt to limit yourself to more-or-less 1,500 words (maximum 2,500):

Elijah Rodriguez was born in 1932 in the heart of East Falls, a neighborhood that had been carved out of the city’s industrial past but was now a crumbling testament to a forgotten age. East Falls was a place where dreams were often buried under layers of poverty, violence, and despair. The streets, once bustling with the energy of factory workers and their families, now echoed with the sounds of distant gunshots and the creaking of rotting buildings. Crime had taken root, and East Falls had become a breeding ground for gangs and drugs.

Elijah’s family, like many in the community, struggled to make ends meet. His father, Arturo Rodriguez, was a mechanic who worked long hours at a nearby auto shop, and his mother, Rosa, took in laundry and cleaned houses to provide for Elijah and his two younger siblings. The Rodriguez family lived in a modest, cramped apartment, where the walls were thin, and the air was often heavy with the scent of cigarette smoke and the sounds of arguments from the neighboring families. Despite their humble existence, Elijah’s parents instilled in him the values of hard work, resilience, and faith. They were determined to give their children a better life than the one they had known.

From a young age, Elijah could see how different his life was from that of his peers. His friends in East Falls were often pulled into a life of crime—gang violence was rampant, and drugs flooded the streets. The local gang, the Ravens, ruled the territory with an iron fist. It wasn’t uncommon for children as young as twelve to carry weapons or get involved in petty thefts. Elijah, however, was determined to avoid that fate. He was always the quiet one, more interested in books than in the dangerous games his friends played. He spent most of his time at the local library, where he developed a love for history and social justice. For Elijah, books were a way to escape the chaos of East Falls, even if only for a little while.

His father tried to protect him from the violence that surrounded them, but it wasn’t easy. At the age of 10, Elijah witnessed his first murder. A member of the Ravens had been gunned down in broad daylight right outside his apartment. The sight of the young man’s lifeless body, the blood pooling in the gutter, stayed with him for the rest of his life. It was a pivotal moment that cemented his desire to make a difference, to one day stop the violence that had claimed so many lives in his neighborhood. He realized that he couldn’t just sit by and watch his friends and family fall victim to the same cycle of violence and despair.

As Elijah grew older, the pressure from his environment grew stronger. His friends began to join the Ravens, and his older brother, Luis, who had once been the family’s hope for escape, fell into the gang life as well. Luis’s descent into crime was slow but inevitable. The allure of quick money, protection from the Ravens, and the sense of belonging proved too powerful for him to resist. By the time Elijah was 16, Luis had been arrested for armed robbery, and Elijah was left to pick up the pieces. His parents were devastated, and Elijah, now the man of the house, took it upon himself to protect his family.

High school became a battleground for Elijah. The pressures of East Falls weighed heavily on him, but he was determined to succeed. He earned decent grades, though it was often a struggle to focus on schoolwork amidst the distractions of gang activity, drugs, and violence. His friends, now entrenched in the gang lifestyle, urged him to join, promising him that it would offer protection and respect. But Elijah refused. He saw what it had done to Luis and the others around him. Instead, he found solace in the local church, where he became close to Father Reyes, a priest who had been working tirelessly to offer support to the community. Father Reyes became a mentor to Elijah, teaching him that there was more to life than the cycle of violence in East Falls.

By the time Elijah turned 18, his world was beginning to fracture. His parents, exhausted by years of struggle, could see that their son was different, and they pushed him to leave East Falls and build a life elsewhere. But Elijah, feeling a deep sense of duty to the community that raised him, refused to leave. He couldn’t abandon the people who had helped shape him, even if that meant staying in a place that threatened to swallow him whole. Instead, he decided to enlist in the Army at the age of 19. It was his chance to escape the streets temporarily, to gain discipline, and, most importantly, to learn how to fight for a cause greater than himself.

Elijah’s time in the military proved transformative. His experience in the Army gave him the structure and discipline he needed to channel his anger and frustration into something productive. He trained as a medic, learning the importance of saving lives and caring for others. The military also gave him the opportunity to travel beyond East Falls, offering him a glimpse of the wider world and the possibility that there was life outside of the violence he had known. During his service, Elijah was exposed to the camaraderie of soldiers, the sense of brotherhood and responsibility, and it solidified his belief in the importance of protecting others.

After four years of service, Elijah returned to East Falls, now a seasoned young man of 23. He was different, hardened by his experiences in the military, but still deeply committed to improving his community. He enrolled in night classes to earn his high school diploma, as his education had been interrupted by the chaos of his neighborhood. At the same time, he worked multiple jobs—bartending, construction, and as a mechanic, using the skills he had learned in the Army. But despite his efforts to build a stable life, East Falls had a way of pulling people back in. The Ravens were still entrenched in the streets, and the cycle of crime seemed unbreakable.

It was then that Elijah realized that if he truly wanted to change things, he had to become part of the system that controlled East Falls. At the age of 28, he applied to join the East Falls Police Department. His decision was met with mixed reactions. Some friends supported him, while others saw him as a traitor, a man who had abandoned the streets that had raised him. But Elijah was resolute. He knew that the only way to protect his community was from within the system, to work as a force for good in a neighborhood that desperately needed change.

Training to become a police officer was grueling. Elijah was older than most of the recruits, and the culture within the department was challenging. He faced skepticism from some of his fellow officers, who didn’t understand why a man from East Falls would want to join the force. But Elijah knew his heart and his purpose. He wasn’t there to get rich or gain power; he was there to serve the people of East Falls, to keep his community safe, and to make sure no other young man had to experience what he had gone through.

By the time Elijah reached 32, he had earned the respect of his colleagues and had become a trusted figure in the community. He was no longer just a man from East Falls; he was a beacon of hope for those who still believed that change was possible. Elijah Rodriguez had risen from the depths of a broken neighborhood to become a protector of the very people who once saw him as nothing more than another statistic. His journey wasn’t easy, but it was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of determination. Elijah was proof that even in the darkest corners of the world, there was still hope for a better tomorrow.

IC:

A short message would be here. It read, “Howdy! Thank you for applying to our police department here in East Falls! Please fill out the form and turn it in.”

Name:

Elijah Rodriguez

Age:

32

Education (HS Diploma, GED, etc.):

Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Why do you want to be an officer for our community?:

I wish to be apart of the growing police community to provide this city with my ability to protect and serve its people with a lawful protector, yet a person who can help when needed.

Have you had any previous training or teaching in our academy?

A somewhat knowledgeable 5 months in another American Department, Basic SWAT training, Rifle Certification and 4 years in the military, most of it spent deployed to places such as Afghanistan and Iraq. U.S Marines Medic Training.

What responsibilities do you hold as a police officer?

I have power. Power that shall not, yet has been abused. My responsibility is to uphold that power as a tool I will only use to protect lives and keep the law from being just a bit of paper with words on it. I will enforce, protect and keep this city as a police officer.

Do you plan on advancing our staff hierarchy?

Indeed, I wish to move up the police ranks.

Another message was placed here: “Last question.. this one is optional:  what’s our real motto?:”

Protect and Serve.