Yankton Police Department

"**Delivering exceptional services by partnering with the community to provide a safe and secure city.**

## Structure

### Strength

500+ Total Personnel

The Yankton Police Department (YPD) is the primary law enforcement agency within the City of Yankton. The YPD was originally established in 1861 as a policing service to the territorial capitol of South Dakota prior to the outbreak. After the initial aftermath of PAX-13 in 2003, the YPD was also repurposed to provide security and maintenance to the exterior and interior of the Yankton Wall, control of refugee intakes from the surrounding regions and anti-bandit patrols in addition to their law enforcement duties. The YPD is currently lead by Police Chief Jacob E. Briggs.

## The Outbreak

In 2003, during the initial stages of the PAX-13 outbreak, the YPD was tasked by the city and county government to enforce stay-at-home orders within city limits. However, as the outbreak gradually worsened and martial law was declared across the country, the police began to gradually grow more authoritarian in enforcing the emergency orders authorized by the Mayor. As the Split occurred, the city of Yankton was placed under the rule of Colonel John Hendricks, a USAF Warlord in command of the 33rd Infantry Regiment initially in charge of peacekeeping operations within the city. Although the city was under the control of Col. Hendricks, the YPD was allowed to exist under PRSDN oversight in order to assist the 33rd IR in general peacekeeping operations within the city. Currently, the YPD is under the command of the regional PRSDN governor representing the presence of the PRSDN within the city.

### Recruitment Campaign

As the outbreak and the Split thrust the United States into chaos, the YPD began its largest recruitment campaign yet in order to solidify its ranks and continue their operations within a region tearing itself to shreds. Since the initial outbreaks, the number of sworn officers have grown from 15 to 533 through a mass deputization effort. Although the YPD still considers itself a "law enforcement agency," most residents of the city have since considered the YPD as a city militia rather than an official law enforcement agency.

### Operations against the IYM

As Col. Hendricks retained control of the city, a new right-wing militant movement formed in order to "liberate" the city from the grasp of the 33rd Infantry Regiment. This group was named the "Independent Yankton Movement." Since its formation, the IYM has since grown from a fledgling militant organization, to a full-blown terror organization that constantly threatens the balance of peace within the city. Although the goals of the organization are to rid the city of the USAF presence, IYM members are not afraid to kill police personnel who get in their way either. It is not uncommon to see YPD officers in firefights with these insurgents in certain areas of the city, as well as launching raids in conjunction with 33rd soldiers against IYM safehouses.

## Organizational Structure

### Overview

The YPD currently maintains several different divisions in order to keep order and safety within the city. These divisions are specialized, with each of them being lead by a Commander.

#### Patrol Division

Currently lead by Commander Adrian Leonardo, the Patrol Division makes up the backbone of the Yankton Police Department. These officers are often seen on the frontlines fighting against bandits, insurgents and even infected. In addition to these responsibilities, they can also be seen responding to civilian complaints and dealing with everyday issues that are faced within the post-apocalyptic world.

#### Special Response Team

Currently lead by Commander Thomas Wolfe, the Special Response Team is a highly trained tactical unit comparable to most pre-outbreak SWAT units. These officers are heavily armed and trained in close to medium range combat. These officers are rarely seen and are most often found at scenes of major incidents or during one of the YPD's raids against IYM insurgents. This unit is currently made up of 25 officers, each split into different fireteams.

#### Criminal Investigations Unit

Considered the cream of the crop, the CIU is the primary investigative body of the YPD. Their daily activities mainly pertain to intelligence gathering operations against the IYM and bandit organizations, although they occasionally homicide and basic criminal cases. This unit is currently lead by Detective-Commander Ewan A. McGregor and consists of 13 detectives.

*Written by S\_tandardIssue*