Nepleslian Police Equipment
The NPF utilizes numerous firearms and other equipment to enforce the rule of law throughout Nepleslia. In addition to these standard issue items, officers may purchase and use their own weapons using their pay.1)
Vehicles
Ships
Close Quarters
The NPF does not always engage in close quarters combat, but when it does, it does not hold back. The traditional combination of a Sunstick and a riot shield are extremely difficult to overcome without high-powered weapons.
Handguns
Every Officer, from the Commissioners to lowest Candidate, must carry their sidearm(s) while on duty. It is the first lethal weapon that these officers are trained to use and it is expected to be their best weapon.
The
ESG "Easy Sub-Machine Gun" is a common firearm in Nepleslia and is one of the most reliable. It is a pistol that has the ability to project firepower like a submachine gun. This characteristic makes it highly valuable when facing opponents using automatic weapons and officers cannot reach their own automatic weapons. However, when using the ESG in this fashion, one tends to run out of rounds quickly as the gun usually comes with a 20 round magazine. The gun also loses accuracy when fired on automatic but works well with deliberate, aimed fire.
The
Styrling Nova Pistol is a bright, Loud, And above all powerful laser-pistol with hard hitting capabilities. It rivals the HHG in terms of stopping power but with a much higher capacity for ammunition. Useful against armored targets and light vehicles. Useful for officers who find themselves outgunned or outnumbered.
The
Zen Armaments .357 Pistol is a domestic product by
Zen Armaments. Like the ESG, it has a reputation for reliability as well as a large magazine. Though, unlike the ESG, it is a true pistol and unable to fire automatically like the ESG. It is highly accurate and easy to use and maintain, making it a must have for Nepleslian police officers.
The
HHG ‘High Hybrid Gun’ is a sidearm that allows Nepleslian officers to take on lightly armored targets and vehicles. It's powerful rounds and mass driver capability allows the weapon to hurt targets any other pistol would not even bother. It is most normally used by ID-SOL officers who can handle the firepower and recoil but has been known to be used by regular Nepleslian officers as well.
Lastly the
Zen .45 Kendo Special is a powerful and very conventional blowback-operated hand-cannon designed for when officers need lots of stopping power quickly, by no means is it the most powerful option but the 415 grain projectile will simply knock-over whatever it doesn't go through
2). The lack of over-penetration makes it perfect for the urban environments the NPF operates in and some officers have even been reportedly attaching a bipod and low-power optic to the pistol in a few rare instances.
Shotguns
Shotguns are the favorite of many NPF Field Officers. They are loud, powerful and can fire a multitude of rounds. Most Field Officers are certified to use a shotgun as it is the easiest test to pass.
Old Reliable. The
Styrling Shot 12 is a Nepleslian staple pump-action shotgun. While Styrling only makes buckshot rounds for commercial sale,
NAM provides the Force with its full line of 12 gauge rounds.
The
CQBS-A2 is an automatic 12 gauge shotgun adopted by the NPF after seeing the weapon's success in the hands of the
Marines. It uses the same rounds as the 12 Shot.
Submachine Guns
Not every situation can be solved by pistols and shotguns. Sometimes, a high rate of fire is needed to resolve the situation, which is why many Field Officers are certified to use a SMG. The combination of shotguns and SMGs are usually enough to quell the majority of violent crimes in Nepleslian territory,
Few gun makers in Nepleslia equal the products that Zen produces. Its
Zen Armaments .357 Submachine Gun was chosen as one of two standard SMGs for the NPF due to the platform's modularity and simplicity. The fact that it shares the same round as the Zen pistol only makes it more advantageous since it allows for sharing of rounds between officers.
NAM's
Na-W/P-08 Heavy Automatic Sidearm was the second SMG chosen by the NPF, again due to its modularity and simple mechanics. Like the HHG, the HAS has mass driver capability, allowing the round to hit above its class. This capability makes it especially useful when facing armed suspects behind cover. The increased velocity of the electromagnetically propelled rounds allow them to pierce the cover and harm the suspect.
Rifles
While few crimes require the use of rifle-caliber weapons, there are occasions when their presence is helpful. Officers who are qualified to use a rifle may stow it in the rear of their vehicle, in place of another weapon. Its use, however, is not encouraged unless the suspect(s) is using similar caliber firearms.
Non-Lethal
Body Armor
For everyday use, officers use the popular
Traditional Flak Vest. Both the older cloth/mesh and newer ballistic plated versions are in widespread use. It is often left to the individual officer to decide based on their preference.
Golem armors are only issued to DTR-teams and officers who are responding to high intensity situations where the crime scene resembles a war zone more than a city block. Its use must be authorized by a precinct station chief or higher.
The NPF's standard issue uniform consists of:
Black Trousers made from a fire retardant Nylon/Cotton polymer material.
Dark Grey short sleeve (Long sleeve variants available depending on climate and season) button up creased shirt made from the same material.
Black Leather gunbelt.
Black, Shined shin-high leather boots.
Dark Grey wool trenchcoat (Winter)
Black Patrol cap with the NPF badge emblazoned on the front and the officers name and rank on the back (Reccomended only in precinct house, Helmate advised while on patrol.)
Drones
Animals
Certain animals are proficient at tracking down drugs and explosives as well as chasing down fleeing suspects and making quick takedowns beyond and officers reach.