THE IMPERIAL CONSTABULARY

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THE IMPERIAL CONSTABULARY

EST. 1753

Justice, Integrity, Service

 

 

The Imperial Constabulary is the arm of the Ministry of Justice, reaching into investigative affairs, prosecution, and even offering up public defenders when necessary. The Constabulary does not work into affairs of the Judiciary directly, only presenting cases before them, and only in the case of prosecution do they work into the affairs of the Solicitors.

 

ROLES:

 

SOLICITOR-GENERAL: The head of the Ministry of Justice. Even if not playing a direct day-to-day role in the Constabulary itself, he is its chief officer, staffing and supervising the affairs of the Ministry.

 

INVESTIGATOR-GENERAL: The Solicitor’s deputy, he may often take a more direct role in the Constabulary and generally heads an investigation when the Solicitor-General is not present.

 

SHERIFF: Very much the lieutenants of the entire Ministry. Sheriffs can lead entire offices, typically lead investigations, and ensure the proper training of the Ministry.

 

CONSTABLE: The namesake of the department, Constables are tasked with both investigative work and handling some legal cases. The top men for handling law enforcement matters.

 

SOLICITOR: Solicitors are state-appointed attorneys deputized by the Solicitor-General to prosecute Crown cases in a court of law, taking the majority of their workload in the circuits. While not explicitly members of the Constabulary, solicitors work directly with investigators in preparing a legal case. They are expected to have sharp legal minds in order to traverse the Courts. In addition, solicitors are at times allocated to legal defense for accused criminals.

 

INVESTIGATOR: Junior law enforcement officials, they’re tasked with assisting investigations while receiving legal training.

 

LAW-MEN: A variety of new hires, taking up work involving clerical matters, armed protection, and basic assistance. These boys-in-blue undergo training in combat, the law, and investigation.

 

A Constable tends to an investigation

 

THE COMMITTEE OF STATE SOLICITORS

Solicitors, while not explicitly serving within the Constabulary, do serve the Ministry of Justice and form the backbone of Imperial efforts in court and in the workings of the law. Often these Solicitors require special interviews, appointments, and education.

 

 In order to receive a full appointment to the State Solicitors’ committee, applicants must conduct a complete project or study of Imperial Law. These can range from teaching legal courses to studying criminal statistics or philosophy.

 

DUTIES

 

“I do solemnly swear that I will ceaselessly uphold the laws, order, and peace of the Emperor. I do solemnly declare that I will faithfully and loyally carry out the responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice and its Constabulary. I do solemnly affirm that should I act with infidelity unto my Emperor or Ministry, or otherwise disgrace my uniform, then may God have mercy upon my soul.”

 

-The Lawman’s oath

 

The typical member of a Constabulary office can have a wide variety of duties, from clerical work in the intricacies of law and documentation, to investigating in the field, to undercover work amongst the worst the realm has to offer. Constables are encouraged to both follow the regulations and orders of its command, while also being able to think on their feet and direct an investigation on their own.

 

TRAINING

 

Constabulary officials are required to undergo an immense amount of training. Training may often depend on the expected assignment of the individual, but all are expected to undergo basic instruction in combat, law, politics, and investigation. The Inspector-General often oversees and develops Constabulary training as he sees fit.

 

OFFICES:

The Constabulary maintains a major office in Helena, as well as offices to oversee the Imperial territories of the North and Northeast, and a budding office in the province of Kaedrin.

 

 

SALARIES

Constabulary officials are properly compensated. In addition to yearly salaries, officials often receive bonuses and commissions for high-quality work and solved cases.

 

Those interested in joining ought to seek out a member at its office at 8 Pontian Place.

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