PD

The Elyrium Police Department (EPD) is a branch of the Elyrium government dedicated to the protection of citizens. The EPD is the city’s primary form of law enforcement, but also takes proactive measures to combat Elyrium’s two greatest threats: Devils and criminal syndicates.

EPD HQ is located in the Dantalian prefecture alongside the main government HQ. Every prefecture in Elyrium has its own branch of the EPD which report to HQ.

## History & Responsibilities

The EPD was founded near the establishment of Elyrium as a means of providing public safety and enforcing order. When the city was new and the population was small, the EPD was more forceful in its enforcement. At this point in time, laws were new and the public unruly; as such, teaching and learning societal norms and principles needed a guiding hand. Further, back then the presence of Devils–while still large and threatening–was far less focused, for the human settlements were not so dense and concentrated. Thus the EPD’s main concern was humans who endangered the public order.

Over the centuries, the focus of the EPD shifted away from general supervision of the public to more reactive measures against ever more skillful and organized criminals. Likewise, as the population grew and settled so too did the attention and presence of Devils. Unfortunately, due to the magical nature of Devils, the EPD has long remained an ineffective though best-effort countermeasure.

110 years ago, then Prime Minister Lafaye and EPD Commander Oris conceived of and established the Devil Hunting Divisions (DHD) alongside the Mage Conscription Program. DHDs are special units originally designed for the exclusive purpose of hunting Devils. However, over time and as syndicates have become more formidable, DHDs have transformed into more of generic “elite units” and are tasked with facing both Devils and powerful criminal syndicates. The Mage Conscription Program was put in place to identify and conscript those possessing the Mage Gene into public service. It was an unfortunate and regrettable implementation, but one that was required in order to find people who could effectively harm and kill Devils and ensure the safety of civilians.

## Structure

The EPD is a branch of the Elyrium government and reports to the other branches, primarily the executive Prime Minister. Its chain of command is based on a hierarchical structure both for local precincts and for individuals serving them. In terms of the former, EPD HQ is the ultimate authority presiding over all local precincts. Its current head is Commander Igami, who has held the position for twelve years. Policies and decisions implemented by HQ are obeyed and enforced by each prefecture’s precinct. The individual chain of command is led by the Commander, who works from HQ. Each precinct is headed by a Chief appointed by the Commander and other officials from HQ, and reports to the Commander. A Chief oversees a number of divisions–each with a Captain–and support departments–each with a Lead. Captains and Leads both report to the Chief of their precinct.

Elyrium contains nineteen prefectures and thus has nineteen local precincts. Prefectures may also contain outposts or smaller offices scattered throughout, but all central operations in the prefecture are focused in the precinct. Internally, a precinct is served by its chain of command in addition to three types of divisions: standard officers divisions, Devil Hunting Divisions (DHDs), and support departments. The former two are responsible for the enforcement of public safety and the pursuit of criminals; in particular, DHDs are considered elite combat units and are entrusted not only with Devil hunting but with the pursuit of powerful criminals. Support departments are composed of talented individuals who provide various means of support to the former two field units. This includes detectives, equipment technicians, information experts, administrative servants, and the like.

## Roles

As aforementioned, there are three primary division types at an EPD precinct. Conscripted magic users are considered as fulfilling their obligation by serving in any of these.

### Chain of Command

* **Chief** - The leader of the precinct. Reports to EPD HQ Commander.
* **Lieutenant** - One step down from precinct Chief, this individual oversees all Standard Division Captains. Reports to the Chief.
* **Standard Division Captain** - A Captain of a standard police division who leads a team of 10-20 officers. Reports to the Lieutenant.
* **DHD Captain** - A Captain of a DHD. Reports to the Chief.
* **Support Department Lead** - A leader of a support department. Generally reports to the Chief, though some report to an HQ Support Department Lead.

### Standard Officer

Standard officers serve in teams of 10-20 under the lead of a Standard Division Captain. They are trained in combat and wield non-magical weapons. Standard officers attend calls involving non-magical humans, assist with evacuation and crowd control in dire situations, and offer support to Devil Hunting Divisions as needed.

### Devil Hunter

Devil Hunters, somewhat inaccurately named according to their modern responsibilities, are specialized combatants capable of facing off with Devils and particularly dangerous (often magical) human criminals. It follows that Devil Hunters are themselves capable of inflicting magical damage in one way or another. Devil Hunting Divisions are elite units consisting of 4-8 Devil Hunters led by a Captain. Typically DHDs are also attended by a Retainer, their administrative manager.

### Support

Support teams in a precinct lend logistics, supplies, information, training, and other forms of support to both standard officers and Devil Hunters. Support teams tend to be non-combatants. Typically this includes at least:

* **Information Technicians** - Responsible for record-keeping, research, and management of information.
* **Crime Technicians** - Responsible for forensic analysis, criminal profiling, evidence keeping, etc.
* **Combat Technicians** - Responsible for combat training, usually with The Architect's battle simulator.
* **Equipment/Vehicle Technicians** - Responsible for the maintenance of EPD equipment and vehicles.
* **Weapons Manager** - Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and issuance of magical weapons. Traditionally a member of the Acherly family.
* **Detectives** - Responsible for investigative support and case resolution.
* **Administration** - Responsible for paperwork, office management, and tending to the more mundane and administrative needs around the office. This includes Retainers assigned to DHDs.

## Devil Hunting Divisions (DHDs)

Devil Hunting Divisions (DHDs) are squads of elite, magic-wielding fighters capable of effectively harming and killing Devils. Historically, DHDs were established for the sole purpose of killing Devils--hence the name. Over time and as human criminals have grown in strength and magical power, though, the responsibility of DHDs has expanded to encompass any particularly challenging enemy. As such, DHDs often face off against human criminals at about the same rate that they do Devils.

All members of a DHD are highly trained in combat and wield some form of magic damage, whether this is innate magical ability, a magical weapon, or a contract with a Devil. This is what sets Devil Hunters apart from standard officers. A DHD is led by a Captain and consists of 4-8 active field members.

Devil Hunting is an extremely dangerous job and one with an unfortunately high death rate. Long-tenured Devil Hunters are few and far between; most agents die or retire within a few years. Thus, Devil Hunting is a highly-paid and highly-privileged job--and one that few people are able or willing to fill.

A precinct usually has multiple DHDs under its command.

## Devils, Fiends & Warlocks

The EPD is authorized to create and employ Warlocks, and is further authorized to employ Fiends and Devils pending approval from EPD HQ. All Devils sanctioned to form contracts with prospective or existing Warlocks undergo extensive review by EPD HQ, as do Fiends and Devils under the direct employ of a precinct. While Warlock contracts are a personal matter, the general idea of the contract must be approved by the proper authorities before the Warlock is allowed to serve on a DHD or on a support team.

Warlocks do not require further supervision following the formation of an approved contract. Fiends and Devils, however, require constant supervision by an assigned Handler. A Handler is an agent who is trained in combat and capable of executing the Fiend or Devil should their behaviors become problematic. All Fiends and Devils must be accompanied by their Handler (or, for short periods, another sanctioned and capable party) at all times.