incqnspicuous
Level 3
KPD APPLICATION
Out-Of-Character (OOC) Section
IGN (In-Game Name):
- incqnspicuous [Col-Fem-Vball] (main)
- semicqnspicuous [Teacher -> KPD] (alt, applying. I know it's a mouthful :/)
- cqnspicuous [Doctor] (alt)
Discord Name & Tag:
@chqrriesjubiles (anna ୨୧⋆｡˚)
Which timezone are you in?
PST (will be GMT starting in September.) Furthermore, I’m often online late at night so I can cover times where not many are available.
List your current and past IC/OOC faction applications:
Accepted:
https://schoolrp.net/threads/cqnspicuous-2nd-doctor-application.79863/
https://schoolrp.net/threads/incqnspicu0uss-design-technology-workshop-teacher-application.78371/
https://schoolrp.net/threads/incqnspicuouss-language-application.77471/
https://schoolrp.net/threads/incqnspicuouss-language-application.78567/
Removed:
https://schoolrp.net/threads/remove.77113/
Denied:
https://schoolrp.net/threads/incqnspicuouss-language-application.76758/
Describe your activity on the server:
Frequent. I’m online for 4-5 hours a day (7-8 on weekends) and participate in a variety of events. I can usually be found in a DetailRP scenario, by the volleyball courts, or treating patients at the hospital. I’m usually on all three of my alts simultaneously, rendering me available to respond at pretty much any time. Furthermore, as a current member of EMS, I am very good at responding to broadcast and event pings in a timely manner. My schedule is only getting more flexible (second semester of senior year and robotics season ends soon.) Hence, I’m able to fit in specific KPD calls, trainings, and events essentially whenever needed.
What is your motivation for applying?:
Since I was little, my family have been making jokes that I ought to go into either detective or spywork due to my skills in observation and how hard it is to keep secrets from me. Although I never intend to work in any form of police or detective force IRL, roleplay for me is a means to extend beyond the possibilities of reality. (Unfortunately, the fig tree dilemma is very much a concern. You can’t do everything in one lifetime, no matter how busy you make yourself.) Through KPD, I’d be able to learn more about police work, experience solving cases, interrogations (I’d be interested in joining the detective division once promoted), patrols, and much more from the comfort of my couch. All these different experiences and “lives” are what make SRP enjoyable in my opinion. If I were to join the faction, I'd look forward to learning more about police work, interacting with new people (both in the faction and through civilian interactions), and developing my officer character. (Irina is an OC I've had in various forms for 3-ish years now(?) I've never brought her to SRP before this but I have many ideas brewing :])
“You’re already a doctor… Why should I accept you as a cadet?” As a doctor, I have experienced a good bit of collaborative work with KPD. Hearing the calls they get, witnessing patient questionings, treating the patients they bring in… From all of this, I have gained the perspective that KPD is a very interactive and entertaining faction, hence prompting my desire to join. I would argue that, because of my knowledge of emergency faction as a whole, my previous experience would benefit the faction. I may not have completed an internship with KPD but, then again, I have first-hand experience with many of the procedures. I have witnessed and taken notes in patient questionings, watched many possession checks, gone on patrols (albeit paramedic ones as an EMS internship monitor), and witnessed the first part of a few arrests. Furthermore, I have over six times the required quota for EMS this month, proving that my activity could easily be divided between the two roles with plenty still to spare.
What knowledge do you have of Police Work?
My knowledge of police work on SRP is fairly extensive for an outsider to the faction. The main goal of the Karakura Police Department is to protect their community, in this case, the city of Karakura. They do so mainly through reports.
Officers and detectives alike can acquire reports through a variety of means. Firstly, 110 is the emergency hotline number. It is accessible to all civilians who have phones and functional cell service. Once called, all emergency faction workers receive a notification and are able to respond depending on the situation and the department under which it falls. Some examples of cases where KPD would respond are active kidnappings, fights, and incessant loitering. According to the EM level. you need a certain number of officers with you before you can report to the location that the caller provides. Secondly, reports can come in through the front desk. This would be a civilian going to KPD as to report a crime, prompting further investigation. Thirdly, crimes can be discovered naturally through patrol. For patrol, officers take a route around the city together, clearing different locations that are known to be high crime. Naturally, if a crime is discovered, the patrol halts until the situation is dealt with. Although fighting crime is arguably KPD's main responsibility, they do so much more including interacting with the community, appearing in court, overseeing visitations, and raiding properties.
Furthermore, I'm aware of the different positions within the faction. They are as follows:
MAIN DIVISION | DETECTIVE DIVISION |
| Cadet — Everyone needs to start somewhere! Cadets are officers-in-training, essentially. They must participate in a 2-week training course and pass their exams in order to maintain their position in the faction. | You cannot apply directly to the detective division. |
| Patrol officer — You've passed your exams! Hooray! Now you are entrusted with more responsibilities which can be handled alongside other officers. Furthermore, you are allowed to go off-duty. | Detective Constable — Trainees but for the detective division. Their main focus is on studying for and passing their exam to become fully-fledged detectives. |
| Corporal — A step-up from a patrol officer, corporals are considered well-versed in the faction and can be trusted with a majority of situations. | Detective Sergeant — The detective division's equivalent of a patrol officer. These detectives have passed their exams and are fully ready to proceed with all division duties. |
| Sergeant — Nearly higher-ups, sergeants are the most experienced of the regular faction employees. They can be trusted to train cadets. | Detective Inspector — The equivalent of a sergeant for the detective division. They can train newer members and are nearly at higher-up levels of expertise. |
| Lieutenant (HIGHER-UP) — The bridge between the other higher-ups and the lower-ranking officers, they work to support the captain. | Detective Chief Inspector (HIGHER-UP) — The detective division's lieutenant-equivalent, they work to support the detective superintendent. |
| Captain (HIGHER-UP) — The leader of the main division. | Detective Superindendent (HIGHER-UP) — The highest-rank among detectives. |
Finally, the commissioner oversees both divisions as the faction lead. They also deal with emergency faction issues along with the hospital director.
Furthermore, KPD has certain equipment that they are able to use depending on the situation. Depending on the task, different tools ought to be used. However, as an officer, all of the items below are important to keep on your person should you be on-duty.
NAME | DESCRIPTION |
Police Baton  | A short-range, 2-hit weapon that can be used to apprehend criminals. This baton is made of steel and, hence, capable of knocking someone out. It is accessible to all officers but can be stolen. |
Handcuffs  | Used for apprehending criminals. These handcuffs can be used in the immediate range specifically when making arrests. They can't be stolen but a roll is needed if the criminal chooses to resist. |
Police Radio  | A small device used to communicate with other officers and EMS workers. It can be destroyed with a blunt or sharp weapon but can't be stolen or used offensively. (No hitting people over the head with your radio... Tsk tsk.) |
Stun Blaster  | Much like a tranquilizer except it only prevents the target from moving for 60 seconds with a successful hit in an 8-block range. All officers have one. They cannot be mugged. These are some of the most-used tools as officers equip them whilst on patrol. |
Breathalyzer  | Concerned about public intoxication? This is your guy. A breathalyzer can be used to test exactly how drunk someone is (although the accuracy may vary depending on proximity to the KPD station.) It can't be stolen and can't be used offensively. |
Pepper Spray  | This little can contains multitudes (three hits of pepper spray) and can be used to render a target blind for the period of one minute (unless said target is wearing a gas mask.) It has a two-block radius and can't be stolen. |
Tranquilizer  | The more dangerous (and more effective) older sibling of the stun gun. Tranquilizers are used by Police Sergeants and Detective Inspectors in order to knock a target unconscious for a total of 2 minutes. It requires an action and a successful roll to be taken out in-range. A reload is 2 darts and also requires a roll in-range. However, it can't be stolen and can be used long range (30 blocks.) |
Riot Shield  | There have been a lot of offensive tools so far, however, sometimes you need defense. That's where the riot shield comes in. They are accessible to all officers and the function depends on the hand it is placed in. Offensively (off-hand) it can only be used to push targets. However, defensively, it neutralizes all damage from the front or sides. If an officer is protected from behind, the riot shield can be used to pull them away from whatever is protecting them. Like most of these tools, it requires an action to be taken out and swapped between hands. It can be stolen with proper permissions or if an officer is unconscious. |
Gas Mask | Your average, garden-variety gas mask. All on-duty officers have access to one specifically for raids and other activities that might require a concealed identity. It can be stolen with a roll and proper mug permissions. |
Crowbar | Similarly to above, this crowbar is police-issued and can be used to open locked doors and sealed containers. This would come in handy when searching a property. However, it can also be stolen with a roll and proper mug permissions. |
Luminol Spray | Another tool that's accessible to all on-duty officers. Luminol spray is used to any blood on a weapon, hence figuring out whether it's been used recently (and not cleaned.) |
Disposable Latex Gloves | All on-duty officers are assumed to have these on. They prevent fingerprints from showing on objects they touch (such as important evidence.) They cannot be stolen. |
Fingerprint Scanner | The fingerprint scanner is used to scan suspects' fingerprints to check if they match a sample. This provides useful evidence in making an arrest. |
First Aid Kit | All on-duty officers carry a small first aid kit. Although it is not capable of much, it can add 5 minutes to the bleed out timer. It's especially useful when EMTs are not available to respond to a situation resulting in police transporting the victim to the hospital. |
Body Camera | Another ItemRPed item, the bodycam is a small, waterproof camera attached to the front of an officer's uniform. It collects footage that can be accessed through a cloud database. The camera cannot be stolen, however, it can be destroyed by two blunt hits or one stab hit. Similarly to CCTV, it can be used to collect evidence. |
As I mentioned above, the main objective of KPD is to enforce the law. Hence, a general understanding of the Karakuran constitution including what constitutes a felony versus a misdemeanor and so on is also useful. Here, I've listed all possible offenses along with definitions and their jail times (if applicable.) Bail is calculated by adding 50,000¥ to .
Fines:
Loitering — When an individual remains on private grounds past their welcome.
Jaywalking — When an individual crosses the street at a point that is not demarcated by a proper crosswalk.
Harassment — When an individual disturbs another against their will. Examples of this are blackmailing, verbal abuse, defamation, stalking, chasing, and criminal intimidation.
Illegitimate Possession of Bats/Ballistic masks — When an individual with a felonious criminal record possesses a bat or ballistic mask.
Defamation — When an individual damages another's reputation through slander.
Criminal Intimidation — Threatening an individual verbally or physically.
Blackmail — Forcing someone to do something via threats.
Possession of Un-prescribed Medication — Possessing prescription medication past the date of a prescription's expiration or without any prescription.
Irresponsible Driving — Driving on the incorrect (right) side of the road or turning inappropriately.
Bribery — Preventing police work by offering favors or money
Underage Possession of Alcohol or Smoking Accessories — An individual below 20 possessing alcohol or smoking accessories.
Possession of Fake Identification — When an individual has a Fake ID on their person.
Disorderly Conduct — Disruptive behavior in public including yelling when inside apartment complexes or neighborhood areas.
Disrespect Toward a Government Official — Disrespecting an on-duty government official.
Public Intoxication — Drunkenness in a public area.
Failure to possess an I.D. — When an individual over 16 fails to possess a government ID.
Motor Vehicle Offenses:
Kidnapping with a vehicle[Felony, 6 months] — The act of abducting someone against their will using a vehicle.
Evasion with a vehicle [Felony, 3 months] — Using a vehicle to escape from officers.
Street racing [Misdemeanor, 2 months] — Holding car races in the streets.
Drunk driving [Misdemeanor, 2 months] — Driving under the influence of alcohol.
Animal-Related Offenses:
Animal murder [Felony, 12 months] — Physically assaulting and killing an animal, regardless of domestication. (Hence, all forms of hunting are illegal in Karakura.)
Animal abuse [Felony, 4 months] — Physically assaulting an animal.
Illegitimate possession of an animal [Misdemeanor, 2 months] — Being in possession of an animal you do not own.
Minor Crimes:
Tampering with government equipment [Felony, 3 months] — Making unauthorized alterations to government equipment.
Illegal services [Felony, 3 months] — Any advertised service that goes against the law. (For example, a shop that does not check identification before selling alcohol would be guilty of this.)
Theft/Scamming [Misdemeanor, 2 Months] — Theft via fraud or force
Obstruction of Justice [Misdemeanor, 2 Months] — Interfering or obstructing police work
False Reporting [Misdemeanor, 1 Month] — Knowingly stating falsehoods as to throw an investigation off-course
Vandalism [Misdemeanor, 1 Month] — Deliberately destroying public or private property (a main method of this in Karakura would be through spray paint)
Evasion [Misdemeanor, 1 month] — Running away or escaping officers after being halted or instructed to face the wall
Trespassing [Misdemeanor, 1 month] — Entering another's private property without permission
Resisting arrest [Misdemeanor, 1 month] — Resisting, obstructing, or delaying the arrest process
Misuse of the 110 Hotline [Misdemeanor, 3 day] — Calling 110 for reasons unrelated to requesting assistance from KPD or EMS
Assault Crimes:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon [Felony, 12 Months] — The usage of a lethal weapon with the intent to cause harm
Assault on a Government Official [Felony, 6 Months] — The intentional assault on a government official while they are on-duty
Assault with a Weapon [Felony, 6 Months] — Using a non-lethal weapon against another civilian with intent to cause harm
Kidnapping [Felony, 4 Months] — Abducting and holding an individual captive against their will
Assault [Misdemeanor, 2 months] — The crime of actively starting a fight against someone without consent
Government Crimes:
(NOTE: These crimes require town hall involvement in order to sentence.)
Tax Evasion [Felony, Variable] — The unlawful act of intentionally evading taxes after failing to comply when issued with a notice from the Government.
Government Corruption [Felony, 20 Months] — Any sort of unauthorized affiliation between a government official and a member of a criminal organization.
Government Misconduct [Felony, 6 Months] — The intentional failure to follow government guidelines, training or duties that result in someone's being harmed.
Government Negligence [Felony, No Jailtime] — The unintentional / intentional failure to follow government guidelines, training or duties
Major Crimes:
Weapon Trafficking [Felony, 20 Months] — The act of selling or distributing illegal weaponry.
Hostage Taking [Felony, 16 Months] — The act of taking a hostage and or demanding a ransom.
Gang Affiliation [Felony, 16 Months] — The act of being apart of a group of people in which commit illegal services/crimes that has been contributed to.
Possession of Illegal Weaponry [Felony, 3 Months] — The unlawful possession of illegal weaponry that is capable of extensive harm.
Breaking and Entering [Felony, 4 Months] — The intentional act of damage to a private property to allow yourself and or others to enter.
Murder Crimes:
Capital Murder - [Felony, Life/40 Months] — Deliberate killing of a government official. (Police, Hospital-Staff, Governor, and Mayor)
First Degree Murder [Felony, Life/30 Months] — Deliberate killing of another individual that is planned beforehand.
Second Degree Murder [Felony, Life/20 Months] — The deliberate killing of another individual that occurs without planning beforehand.
Manslaughter [Felony, 16 Months] — The killing of another individual in which the offender acted without intent to kill.
Conspiracy to Commit Murder/Major Injury [Felony, 10 Months] — The intentional action of placing hits and/or ordering third parties to commit Murder or Major Assault on an individual
Why is Police important to SchoolRP?
What would Karakura do without the KPD? That’s my question. With thugs running rampant through the streets, Karakura is already not a safe city. Carrying a metal bat is common and it seems to be a generally-held belief in this town that violence is a suitable, and often the default, answer to resolving disputes.
Now, imagine city with no police. With no system of checks and balances, the already-unrealistically-high crime rates would skyrocket. In order to maintain a realistic town setting, it is necessary to have some sort of consequence in place for criminal activity. (Furthermore, in order to make CrimeRP enjoyable, there has to be some sort of thrill and risk in it. What’s the fun in doing illegal stuff if it isn’t illegal?)
That’s where KPD comes in! Having a police department promotes a realistic and exciting roleplay experience for both government workers and gang members alike.
Do you acknowledge that if training is held whilst you are online, you are needed to attend or you will be punished?
Of course! I have a perfect track record with this, both through sports teams and EMS. This wave falls at a convenient time for me so I won't be super busy during the two-week training period.
In-Character (IC) Section
What's your character's full name?:
Irina Zieliński
How old is your character (if accepted)?:
Twenty-nine years old
What are your character's gender and pronouns?:
cis female & she/her
Please select your highest academic role at the time of writing this application:
(Grade-12/Bachelors/Masters/PhD): Adult (from a faction departure, this account), Bachelors (through exams, not this account), Grade-12 (Irina’s current slot)
What languages does your character know besides Japanese?:
As a Japanese-born Ukranian woman, Rina is adept in both languages— one from home and the other from the environment around her. Due to the nature of the Karakuran crime scene, Irina has also begun to work on her Russian abilities. One must be able to understand the criminals in order to catch them, no? It shares many linguistic similarities with Ukranian, making the language less challenging for the cadet to pick up. Furthermore, as an attempt at increasing accessibility, Irina has also studied JSL. She is aware that many of those in the underground scene may have sustained injuries or trauma that prevent them from hearing and speaking. Hence, a basic understanding of JSL is paramount if she wishes to become an officer.
(Ukranian, Russian, and JSL all require applications. I will complete these once I know I’ve been accepted.)
Describe your character; how they look, what makes them unique?
[ now playing ]
The 29-year-old Ukranian woman in front of you does not stand out among Karakurans. This is no accident. As someone who doesn’t care for unnecessary attention, Irina does not attempt to make a statement in either appearance or attire.
Standing at 5’11, Irina is on the taller side of average for a Karakuran woman. She is muscularly built, a product of firm routine and outdoor work. Bruises and faint scars interrupt the woman’s clear skin. (An active lifestyle doesn’t only make you buff. It also leads to injuries. Go figure.) Visibly blue veins creep up the cadet’s arm from her thumb to her elbow. Rina carries herself with slouched confidence. She is too much of a realist now for delusions of grandeur, of saving the entire island and making it a safe, happy utopia. However, the cadet does believe herself to be competent. All she can do is apply herself fully.
Her hair, naturally a dark brown, is experiencing some premature gray streaks due to the stress of work. (She’d rather call herself old than admit that.) It falls in messy waves to her collarbones. Rina avoids keeping her hair down whenever possible, usually tying it in a high ponytail. (That she believes will age her. Even those who pride themselves in logic have their exceptions.)
Irina’s eyes are periwinkle blue with an alert, sharp gaze. They sit evenly apart on her face, half covered by hooded eyelids, a testament to symmetrical beauty standards. Her gaze is not quite calculating, yet observational. Through her work, Irina has learned to be aware of her surroundings. Even in conversation, it is habitual for her eyes to wander, scanning the area as if she were on patrol. The rest of her features are subtle: straight eyebrows, a thin nose, and raised cheekbones.
Irina is not one to show much emotion in her expression except for when she’s caught off-guard. Small dimples frame straight, average-sized lips, appearing most prominently when the woman smiles. Although they don’t come easily, Irina’s smiles are wide, causing her teeth to show and her eyes to crinkle
Skincare, nail care, and other related products are of little interest to Irina. Her routine allows for basic self-care as to prevent herself from looking unkempt. However, she does not have time to spare on a 10-step skincare routine. The cadet smells faintly of vanilla body lotion.
As for her sense of style (if you choose to call it that), Irina prefers clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in. Gray and blue are her colors of choice. (She totally didn't choose this police branch cause she liked the uniforms. She would never.) Streetwear is Rina’s typical style when not in uniform. A few piercings are scattered across her ears and face.
How does your character act in a professional/casual situation?
Irina is a professional by default. She takes her position as a community role model seriously. Hence, she defaults to polite courtesy when around higher-ups and those she does not know well. Rina was raised with impeccable manners which she utilizes whenever required. However, when overly tired or annoyed, Irina’s irreverence will make an appearance. She maintains a sense of decorum, never commenting outright but rather through layers of snark, slowly unraveling as the interaction continues.
Contrary to what one might think, the cadet can be playful when caught in the right mood and situation. She has a sarcastic, dry sort of humor, paired with an occasional irreverent outlook. Although she might not be the one to cause trouble herself, when the situation is not consequential, Irina has been known to enjoy watching someone else make a fool of themself. A well-timed, clever comeback has never hurt anyone now, has it? For her own dignity, Irina would never allow herself to speak out in such a way. She was raised better than to disrespect those who she works for. However, that doesn’t take away from her quiet appreciation for those who dare.
As for personal connections, Irina is a hard one to know. Aside from her sense of humor, the facade this woman keeps while working translates into much of her personal life as well. She does not disclose much unprompted. On the other hand, Irina is not one to lie. When Rina is comfortable enough with someone, her communication style is direct and to-the-point. She doesn’t attempt to conceal much of anything. However, in larger group settings, she is far less likely to speak up.
On her own, Irina is much more relaxed. She still follows her strict routine. Keeping busy is a habit for the woman. She rarely grapples with boredom because she is always doing something. Her hobbies include going for runs, baking, learning new skills she thinks might be useful to her at some point, playing those puzzle games you see in ads, investigating (and attempting to solve) true crime cases from her couch, and listening to music.
What is their outlook on the idea of co-workers & teamwork?
Co-workers? Generally, Irina is fine with them. Why would she go into a career involving a good amount teamwork if she hated working with others? Officers who are competent, pleasant, and thoughtful will have no issues with this aspiring cadet. For the most part, she treats people as they treat her with little desire to start drama or cause issues.
On the other hand, Irina has little patience for idiocy. Mistakes are alright in day-to-day life but, in a dire situation, they can cost injuries or worse. (Irina Zieliński does not simply forgive and forget. People who make a mess of things ought to clean it up, no? That’s the entire principle of the jail system.)
Because of this, Irina prefers to take charge of situations, ensuring everyone else is with the program. Chaos? Rina avoids it like the plague. (Disruption, when properly timed and clever, is acceptable, though. She’s not that much of a stick in the mud.) Unexpected scenarios are practically expected in Irina’s chosen line of work. She has surely thought of a proper plan for most of them, the sorts that appear in.
When a truly unexpected condition arrives, Irina’s front as a group leader breaks. Her actions slow, giving way to mental turmoil and a lack of thought for others. For once, her priority lays on herself, pushing forward to fix the situation rather than stopping to think. She is collaborative when in control, yet an individualist when under pressure.
What's your character's backstory?
December 16th, 1996. Irina Zieliński was born in Karakura Hospital to Mikolaj and Ekaterina Zieliński— a lucky pair. Just barely out of college at this point, the pair had a bright future developing for them. Ekatrina had begun working through promotions, rising the ranks as a lawyer faster than a majority of her counterparts. Mikolaj stayed at home for the most part. His career as an artist was more compatible with their rapidly growing family than his wife’s long hours.
The Zieliński house, a nicer-than-average place for such a young family, was located by the beach. It was a teetering thing, taller than most in Karakura and forever on the verge of breaking in one way or another. Most importantly, Irina didn't mind calling it her home. She could afford to be proud of where she came from.
"Rina! Tie my shoes for me already." As the eldest daughter and unofficial third parent, Irina was appointed as the official fixer of all household issues. (Ekatrina was most likely at work and Mikolaj did not have the patience or sense for mundane tasks such as these.) The role was not for the weak of heart. Not only did she have to help her siblings complete their homework; she also helped them resolve their squabbles and disputes. (Now that she looked back on it, Irina picked up many of her conflict-resolution skills from this experience.)
With a grand total of five children running around, a self-confident lawyer and eccentric artist for parents, and a seemingly never-ending supply of visitors, one could not describe this life as quiet. Rather, quite the opposite. A majority of the introverted girl's family members seemed to prefer conflict and chaos to quiet order. Hence, Irina's part as a role model was not easy work.
Despite the constant noise, Irina was not one to be distracted easily. She kept a clean record in school with high enough grades. Academics were never her passion. Especially in higher years, Rina struggled with the long and arduous processes of research and writing papers. Internal motivation kept the girl going. Few insults were worse than the threat of incompetence.
Meanwhile, Irina's own role model was her mother. Elegant in appearance as in speech, Ekaterina Zieliński was a force to be reckoned with both inside and out of the courtroom. She never spoke in excess, rather choosing the exact words needed to convey her point effectively. There was no room for pleasing others in that approach nor for excess explanation. From there, Irina mirrored her speech patterns, practicing until she became a smaller copy. The aspiring cadet could never reach the charm of a lawyer yet she learned how to voice her own opinion effectively.
Idolatry never ends well. Irina ought to have learned that lesson earlier. Superheroes aren't real, Irina. No one is coming to save you. Still, certain people excelled in gaining her respect and, eventually, her trust. (Far too quickly, she'd think, if she were to look back on those memories from her current perspective.) Her mother was one of those. A frenzied affair with a businessman left her skipping town. Clearly, her 8 to 6 defending justice (or those who had sufficient funds to evade it) did not provide sufficiently.
Hence, Irina learned that many seemingly upstanding people did not practice what they claimed to believe in. Dependence was for the weak. She would grow up without needing to place trust in another. Soon enough the aspiring cadet would be a role model for more than her immediate family. She'd be better than others before her. That's what lead her to the interview.
General knowledge
Can you legally own a pocket knife in Karakura?
No. A pocket knife is a dangerous weapon and, therefore, prohibited. Being caught with one would result in confiscation of the knife and felony charge for possessing illegal weaponry. (3 months of jail time or ¥150,000 in bail)
Name 5 medical items that do NOT require a prescription:
Karakura has 9 total medical items that do not require prescriptions. These can be bought without a checkup at the pharmacy in the hospital. Both doctors and psychiatrists can sell the items listed below.
Medication:
Paracetamol — A light pain medication in pill form
Cough syrup — Liquid medicine used to soothe the throat
Multivitamins — Supplements to one’s regular diet, ensuring the body has enough of all required vitamins
Iron supplements — Supplements for iron in particular, useful in cases of anemia
Melatonin — Helps induce sleep in cases of insomnia
Items:
Wooden cane — For balance, either in old age or after an injury
Bandage — Your average cuts, bruises, scabs… A bandaid can treat all of them
Eyepatch — For any kind of issue pertaining to an eye (or lack thereof)
Glasses — They help you see further away (or closer)
If you see your co-workers physically abusing an inmate, what should you do?
The woman grimaced. “Assaulting an inmate? Don’t they know police brutality- No?” She squinted her eyes at the interviewer as they shook their head. What kind of scenario was this? Did they not train their officers not to do these kinds of things? “Okay. . .” She casted her gaze off to the side with an annoyed huff. Irina assumed the interviewer did not wish to be questioned about why the department was hiring individuals who would so clearly go against police code. No. She was trying to get a job here so she would have to set her annoyance with the preface of the question aside.
She folded her hands, setting them in front of her with a huff. “Well, as a place to start, physically abusing inmates is not allowed. They are in the wrong for engaging in such a conflict,” Irina spoke matter-of-factly, keeping her eye contact with the interviewer as she went on, “Once I realized this was occurring, I would immediately call for backup, ideally a higher-up. Depending on the severity of the abuse, I would switch my radio channel to emergency communications as to alert EMS of any urgent injuries. If possible, I would double check to make sure my bodycam is collecting footage while doing this. This would allow me to have a concrete piece of evidence to back up my report in the case of no response.”
Irina paused to breathe, considering her next words carefully before she spoke, “My coworker would have heard the radio call so, at this point, I would have effectively entered the conflict. Hence, it would be of utmost importance to separate the coworker from the inmate with the inmate returning to their cell and the officer remaining away from it.” Was she getting this right? She hoped so. “If a higher-up was able to respond, I would allow them to deal with the obtuse officer while I handle the inmate. Once the officer is out of the inmate’s cell, I would first check the inmate for injuries before getting their side of the story. I would share this with the higher-up in charge of handling the officer.”
Zieliński paused a second, seemingly in thought. “Without a higher-up? What about backup? I’d feel comfortable entering the situation with another officer, dividing the roles between us and alerting higher-ups once they’re available.” She hummed, picking at the corner of her fingernail. Was she, perhaps, nervous? Rina had prepared herself for long patrols, property raids, and stopping fights. Those were all fine. However, sitting face to face with a higher-up, Irina could sense the small bead of sweat forming on her forehead. She was faking it well enough but the introverted woman would have rather been face-to-face with a naginata than in this particular hot seat. Soon enough. Irina sighed under her breath, quiet enough to evade the ears of the interviewer. That would be rude, otherwise.
The aspiring cadet refocused on the question at hand, continuing her meticulous breakdown of all possible scenarios. Despite the premise, she was still quite good at imagining all the possible versions of a sequence of events. Irina continued on, “No higher-up OR backup?” A raised brow. “The situation would be dangerous to enter without any backup. I’d send out a broadcast call. However, if that goes without response, for the sake of protecting the inmate, I would still insert myself by attempting to explain why fighting is unnecessary. If this doesn’t work, I’d work to separate them alone, removing the coworker from the inmate’s cell before talking to each party individually. Later, I would also ensure that the higher-ups are aware of what transpired so that proper action can be taken.” Irina finished her response with a firm nod, letting the interviewer know that she was prepared to answer the following question.
What should you do if you see your co-worker being assaulted?
Irina nodded at the question. This seemed like much more of a plausible scenario, even while acting intelligently. Having grown up in Karakura, Irina was aware of the disdain a large portion of the town’s population had for their police force. It disappointed her, in all honesty. Only fools bit the hand which fed them. They were not meant to be the enemy of the town, but rather the force by which it was held together. Why would anyone wish to live in a state of anarchy, danger, and insecurity— attacking an officer for merely doing their job? What else was she supposed to do? Invite the criminals in for some lasagna?
Get on with answering already. The voice in the back of the aspiring cadet’s head reminded. Oh right. This was an interview, not a chance to bitch about Karakura’s problems. Say the right thing and soon you’ll be able to HELP. Isn’t that what you want, Zieleński? Yes. Yes, it was. Similarly to how she would act in a real scenario, it was paramount that she be fully and immaculately professional. Still, ouldn’t they make an online form to use instead of this ridiculously judgement-ridden conversation? Irina straightened her back. She ought to focus on proving her own integrity rather than questioning that of others. It seemed to be a recurring issue for the otherwise put-together woman. (Others have told her that much, at least. Personally, Irina believes that her questioning is productive.) “Well.. It depends on the situation, naturally.” Rina drew out the first word, her exterior stoic despite her thoughts. “There are a bunch of factors that need to be taken into account, leading to different plans.”
She listed the options off on her fingers. “Firstly, if there is one attacking party, unarmed, I would not hesitate before inserting myself. I would not hesitate before stunning the attacking party with my stun blaster. Then, while the attacker is stunned, I’d radio for backup. Ideally, if I’m on patrol with multiple people when this occurs, some could take the officer to the hospital while others arrest the attacking party for assault on a government official.” That seemed about right. Onwards.
“If the space is open or there’s a chance of more individuals presenting themselves, I’d wait till backup arrives before acting unless the officer is in a dire state,” she continued, "Ideally, all patrols and 110 responses ought to be conducted with as many officers as possible as to ensure the safety of everyone involved. However..." Rina trailed off, "Sometimes that isn't possible. In that case, if there's an emergency situation, an emergency broadcast ought to be made. Furthermore, with injuries, paramedics are also qualified to respond to medical emergencies, allowing other officers to focus on making the arrest."
What do you do if you find out that your co-worker is corrupt and is helping criminal organizations?
Corruption... Ew! Rina attempted to hide the emerging expression of discontent from her features. Her eyebrows furrowed. There were several comments she wished to make. However, not all of them would be beneficial to her goal of creating a positive, well-mannered first impression. She kept a well mannered smile on her face, staring down at her nails. A loose cuticle on her thumb attracted her attention, a welcome break from watching the interview watch her. Irina wasn't a suspect here. She was applying to become one of them. Suspected future cadet... Now, that didn't sound too bad. A girl could hope.
“Why would an officer go corrupt?" It seemed like this woman's filter had worn down, at least slightly. She ought to remain on guard. "They worked so hard to get to where they are, no? Siding with criminals is not only dissonant with the morals I'd hope an officer would possess but also, genuinely, awful decision with respect to their future." Was this seriously a problem that the Karakura Police Department faced on the regular? "I'd hope my coworkers would know better than to align themselves with those we fight against." She dismissed the question with little sympathy. There. That wasn't too bad.
Still, Irina had to move on to the actual procedure of what she would do in this situation. "Well, firstly, I would need information on the situation. It would be wrong to assume that with insufficient evidence to back it up," she mused, "I'd do this by watching the officer closely, taking notes on who they talk to, their actions, and where they go off-duty. I wouldn't let them know right away. After all, they are a criminal and will probably threaten me if they figure out I'm onto them." The aspiring cadet ran a hand through her hair. "Instead, I would inform a higher up once I've formed a solid case."
Zieleński continued on. Scenarios were her strong suit. She had considered many of these interview questions before entering the room. However, with some of these, such as this particular question, she was flying by the seat of her pants (a rather unfortunate situation as the idiom would suggest. Irina found it apt for her current setting.) "Once again, I'd ensure this meeting is fully private. That way, unless the commissioner chooses to inform this corrupt coworker, they would not be aware that I'm the one who gathered all the information on them." She paused. Was there anything else? Anything she was forgetting? Irina couldn't think of anything. Her answer should be sufficient.
How would you react to a criminal trying to bribe you?
Finally, a scenario Irina had predicted. At last. The woman let out a sigh. "Well, bribery is a crime. That's the first thing I'd tell them." She adjusted her posture, placing both of her hands on the table. "I'd inform them of the fine associated. If they choose to continue despite the warning, I would issue the fine immediately. I cannot help their poor decision-making at that point." A small frown graced Irina's lips. Again, bribery seemed like an easy enough offense to avoid. However, with criminals, every loophole and possibility needed to be considered. It would be naive to think otherwise.
"Oh!" An invisible lightbulb appeared over the woman's head. "If there's a weapon involved, like, if they're threatening me WHILE also bribing me, the procedure would be different." Prepare for another wave of yap. "I'd first radio for a coworker before arming myself appropriately. Then, I'd proceed similarly to my answer for a coworker assault, arming myself with my stun gun." She hummed to herself. "There's not much to say here besides that. Were my procedures correct?" Irina let her facade of confidence slip ever-so-slightly as she looked for any signs as to how the interviewer was feeling regarding her performance in the interview. She did her best, did she not?
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