GCPD

**Gotham City** is a bustling metropolis located on the eastern coast of the United States, and is the largest city in the state of **New Jersey**. The **Gotham City Police Department** (GCPD) is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining order and protecting citizens within the city limits.

## History

### The Guardians of Gotham

The history of the Gotham City Police Department is a long and storied one, filled with both triumphs and tragedies. The department was founded in the early 18th century, at a time when the city was rapidly growing and its population was becoming more diverse. The GCPD is headquartered in the heart of Gotham City, and has a presence throughout the city through a network of precincts and sub-stations. The department employs thousands of officers, detectives, and support staff, all of whom are dedicated to upholding the law and serving the people of Gotham. A stable police department was the staple of the city. That was before the sacred night the city's heart was destroyed.

When Thomas Wayne, the face of Gotham City and philanthropy was shot in an alleyway, the city and its hopes seemed to be fleeting as the sudden rise of crime struck. When one man had so much power and hands all over Gotham, the funding seemed to deflate, causing collateral damage, even to the police department of Gotham. Then when desperation came many so-called philanthropists, mafia members and fake masquerading figures of hope tried to rise in his place. The city quickly became a fight for power and unjust politics.

So began the corruption as the cops were easily bought and everyone stood by, waiting for change…

### Assault On The GCPD

Doctor Johnathon Crane waited until exactly midday, to enact his villainous plot. Using fear toxin, he gassed the police precinct, killing and poisoning its officers. While some escape and survive, some become trapped in their nightmares and die from exposure to the gas. The officers that died being: Vincent Gambino, Khada Karinkari, Gina Linneti, Detective Darkest, Tony Gunk, Kurt Laslow, Kiyoshi Tutsomo, Gray Calder, and Shayline Becton.

While the rest either escaped or went mad, taking it to the streets of **Gotham City**.

## Divisions Of The Gotham City Police Department

* **Patrol Division:**

The Patrol Division consists of uniformed officers who are in charge of responding to calls for service, maintaining order, and preventing crime in Gotham City. Officers in this division are often the first responders to a scene and typically work in a specific geographic area, such as a precinct or district.

* **Detective Division**:

The Detective Division is responsible for investigating serious crimes such as homicide, robbery, and sexual assault. Detectives in this division work closely with other units within the department, such as the Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Forensic Laboratory Unit, to gather evidence and build cases against suspects.

Current officers like Richard Grayson, Harvey Bullock serve as full time detectives, while swat chief William Petit serves as a Tactical Investigator.

* **Crime Scene Investigation Unit & Forensic Laboratory Unit:**

The CSI and FLU Units are responsible for processing crime scenes and gathering, analyzing physical evidence that can be used in criminal investigations. Members of these units are highly trained in techniques such as fingerprint analysis, DNA analysis, ballistics analysis, toxicology, and trace evidence analysis.

* **S.W.A.T. Team:**

The SWAT Team is a highly trained unit that responds to high-risk situations such as hostage rescues, barricaded suspects, and armed standoffs. This unit's members receive specialized training in tactics, weapons, and hostage negotiation.

The chief of the swat team; William Petit, and Specialist Matthew "Dingo" Brown.

* **Bomb Squad:**

The Bomb Squad is responsible for identifying and safely disposing of explosive devices within Gotham City. Members of this unit undergo specialized training in bomb detection, disposal, and mitigation.

* **Anti-Vigilante Task Force:**

Originally the task force was created in the event of vigilantes looking into Mayor Cobblepot’s corruption. He set up the new anti-vigilante task force to hunt all vigilantes down. This proves to be a large hurdle for any unsanctioned law-keeper.

## GCPD Evidence Locker

### Notable Police Cases Of The Department

* **Case Of John Doe:** The case of ‘Joker's Reign of Terror’, began when Gotham’s mayor, Carl Grissom, was found murdered in his own home, stabbed approximately 48 times in his sleep. The suspect was at the crime scene, laughing maniacally by the corpse’s side. The police apprehended him without a struggle, but were unable to identify him as he had no identification on him, and his fingertips appeared to have been melted by some sort of acid or fire. He was dubbed as “**John Doe**” and sent to Arkham Asylum, where he was later freed by his therapist, Dr. Harleen Quinzel. She was believed to have been threatened or blackmailed by him, and after he was released, he continued his reign of terror, taking staff members hostage at Ace Chemicals and holding the entire City Hall hostage, including the newly elected mayor, Oswald Cobblepot. This case was one of the most challenging cases in Gotham City’s history. The Joker was a highly dangerous and unpredictable criminal who posed a threat to everyone in the city. The investigation required a joint effort between the Gotham City Police Department and Batman, and ultimately, it was their combined efforts that led to his eventual capture. Despite being sent to Arkham Asylum multiple times, The Joker remained a significant threat to the citizens of Gotham City, and his reign of terror continued for many years. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of psychopathy and the importance of vigilant law enforcement to keep society safe.