# Breaching a building or compound

As a police role player in Geo City RP, one of your top priorities is to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens, including those involved in a robbery or heist. When it comes to breaches, there are a few key factors to keep in mind to ensure that the situation is handled appropriately and effectively.

It is important to understand that breaching a building should only be considered as a last resort. Before taking this step, it is critical to assess the situation and gather as much information as possible, such as the number of suspects involved, the presence of weapons, and the number and location of hostages.

If there is a hostage inside the building, the police should never breach unless that hostage has been seriously harmed. This is because the breach itself can pose a significant risk to the hostages, and it is essential to prioritize their safety above all else. In such cases, it may be necessary to negotiate with the suspects or wait for a tactical team to arrive and handle the situation.

In general, it is appropriate to breach a building when there is a clear and immediate threat to the lives of the hostages or officers on the scene. For example, if the suspects intentionally harm a hostage or officer, a breach may be necessary to neutralize the threat. But the safety of the hostage is of the utmost importance, therefore a breach may never be done while a hostage is conscious. If a breach occurs while the hostage is unconscious, every effort must be made to avoid harming the hostage further.

However, it is not appropriate to breach a building in situations where there is no immediate threat to life. For example, if the suspects have already fled the scene or are holding hostages in a secure location, there may be no need to breach the building.

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**Situations where a breach may be appropriate**

1. The suspects are armed and police have witnessed the suspects seriously harm the hostages during the scene
2. The suspects have barricaded themselves inside the building and are refusing to surrender.
3. The suspects are armed and have made threats to harm officers or civilians outside of the building, and refuse to leave the building.
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**Situations where a breach is inappropriate**

1. **Negotiations are underway:** If the police have established communication with the suspect and negotiations are in progress, breaching the building could escalate the situation and put both the police and any hostages at risk. In this situation, it's best for the police to continue trying to peacefully resolve the situation through negotiation until command orders the breach.
2. **Insufficient information:** If the police do not have a clear understanding of the situation inside the building, such as the number of suspects, their armament, and the location of any hostages, breaching the building could be a dangerous and potentially fatal mistake. In these cases, it's important for the police to gather more information through observation, communication, and other means before making a decision to breach the building.
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In conclusion, as a police role player, it is important to exercise caution and consider the risks involved before making the decision to breach a building. By keeping the safety of hostages and all parties involved as your top priority, you can ensure that the situation is handled in a manner that is both effective and respectful to the spirit of roleplay.
