Night City Police Department

The good ol’ police are still protecting and serving on the city streets outside of corporate-controlled areas. These guys are overworked, underpaid, and – with some exceptions – not nearly as well as equipped as their corporate counterparts. They also have to play by the rules (at least most of the time)

Overview

The Night City Police Department – the law enforcement this city needs and deserves. Now, they say the best way to know a city is through its police force. The NCPD is an underfunded, underequipped, understaffed organization where every officer puts their life on the line each day. It’s no surprise then that most badges in the NCPD have lost faith in their thankless jobs. An atmosphere of apathy and corruption pervades the department, while many officers on the street react with brutality and aggression due to the stress and nature of their work.
Nevertheless, some badges still wholeheartedly believe in defending ordinary citizens and making sure the urban jungle doesn’t descend into complete chaos. For them a badge still means something in this city and a gun is still a tool to protect and serve. Run into one of these zealots and most gangoons will get on their knees, hands behind their head. Refuse, and they’re almost certain to get a bullet.
Of course, like everywhere else, real power is held in the hands of corporations. The police force’s official sponsor is Night Corp, but the NCPD is also beholden to the interests of Arasaka and Militech. Oftentimes, when official investigations get stonewalled, the NCPD will hire mercenaries on the sly to obtain evidence in areas under corporate jurisdiction that forbid any police presence.
None of that changes the fact that when people are in trouble, they call the NCPD, who arrive on the scene to protect and serve to the best of their abilities.
The good ol’ police are still protecting and serving on the city streets outside of corporate-controlled areas. These guys are overworked, underpaid, and – with some exceptions – not nearly as well as equipped as their corporate counterparts. They also have to play by the rules (at least most of the time). So their mortality rate is relatively high. Frustration born out of powerlessness and overextension leads to brutality and corruption in their ranks and that in turn results in a negative public opinion.
Any crimes related to the corpos and their shady business are removed from police jurisdiction sooner or later, leading cops to deal with petty crimes, gruesome murders, riot control, and gang activity. Dream job, right? Just don’t tell your mom what you’re doing.

Police in Night City

Despite being highly outnumbered and having somewhat limited authority with respect to corporate sovereignty, the modern forces of law and order should not be crossed.
In addition to being overworked, brutal, and often corrupt to their very bones, local law enforcers now share their duties with privately funded paramilitary organizations – corporate agents, or “corp cops” as they are also known. Naturally, these guys won’t bite the hand that feeds them.

Chief of Police

The chief of the Night City Police Department ostensibly answers directly to the mayor and the city council, but since most of the seats on the council belong to corporate-backed councilmen, its obvious where the chief’s loyalty really lies.

Type

Civil Services