Aldurian Civil Defense Corps

The Aldurian Civil Defense Corps is a security and emergency service agency for Alduria.

History

Established via Order 008 of President Alejandro Campos when Alduria was still a sovereign republic, it was intended to be composed of Aldurians who would complement operations conducted by national military forces in Alduria to counter organized groups and individuals employing violence against the people of Alduria and their national infrastructure.

Duties

In accordance with Order 008, the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps is authorized to perform constabulary duties, including the following tasks: patrolling urban and rural areas; conducting operations to search for and seize illegal weapons and other contraband; providing fixed site, check point, area, route and convoy security; providing crowd and riot control; disaster response services; search and rescue services; providing support to humanitarian missions and disaster recovery operations including transportation services; conducting joint patrols with the Aldurian Armed Forces; and, participating in other activities designed to build positive relationships between the Aldurian people and government authorities including serving as community liaisons.

The law is specific, however: the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps is distinct from the Aldurian police forces and the Aldurian Armed Forces. The Aldurian Civil Defense Corps will complement the police force but will be designed to perform operations that exceed the capacity of the police. While on duty and under the supervision of the Aldurian Armed Forces, members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps will not be subject to the direction or control of the Aldurian police forces. Except as provided herein, the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps will not have, or exercise, domestic law enforcement functions.

The Aldurian Civil Defense Corps is not a component of the Aldurian Armed Forces and is not subject to the orders of the armed forces’ chain of command. The possession of weapons by members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps is regulated by Administrative Instructions, which may be issued by the President of the Republic by himself, or by the Prime Minister jointly with the Cabinet.

The Aldurian Civil Defense Corps will not be deployed outside the territory of Alduria, except for training or exchange programs.

Powers of Arrest, Search, Seizure, and Authority to Use Force Members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps may, while performing their official duties, shall apprehend persons who they witness committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense; have escaped after being lawfully arrested; or otherwise interfere with their lawful activities.

Persons apprehended by the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps must be turned over to the Aldurian police or Aldurian Armed Forces within twelve hours of apprehension or be released. Members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps may not interrogate, except under the direct supervision of the Aldurian police forces, or otherwise detain persons except as provided herein.

Members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps may, while performing their official duties, conduct reasonable searches for weapons or other dangerous or prohibited items on persons or vehicles entering or in designated areas, on criminal suspects incident to apprehension, or when acting under the supervision of Aldurian Armed Forces or the Aldurian police forces, in areas or buildings where dangerous or prohibited items, including prohibited weapons, are reasonably believed to exist. Members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps may conduct reasonable searches at established checkpoints anywhere within Alduria and at other locations to prevent such items from being carried into, transported within, or out of designated areas.

Members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps may, while performing official duties, use force against persons or things as is reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. However, the use of force that may be likely to cause death or serious bodily injury is not permitted unless the member reasonably believes that using such force is necessary to protect himself or others from the imminent use of deadly force or force likely to cause serious bodily injury, prevent the escape of a person suspected of committing murder or assault resulting in serious bodily injury, or defend Government, Departmental, or government or state-owned infrastructure, and fixed sites under the direction and control of Government or local governmental authorities, to prevent their destruction or incapacitation.

Organization

The President of the Republic or a lawful and appropriate designee shall have final authority over the selection and appointment of members of the Aldurian Civil Defense Corps and shall have the authority to dismiss such members on such grounds as he determines to be appropriate