Q. When were you founded?
A. The SPPD Street Crime Unit was founded in June of 2011 in the Joker (NA-East) server. It is a Division of the =167= Gaming Clan, which I founded in April of 2003.
Q. What makes SPPD Street Crime Unit unique?
A. The SPPD Street Crime Unit has a paramilitary structure that makes it unique from other clans. We provide realistic-looking uniforms and vehicles free of charge to all clan members as a benefit of joining. As members progress in rank within the clan, they unlock additional uniforms and vehicles. We also have awards which are posted as ribbon racks on our clan website's roster to recognize members for their achievements and efforts within the clan.
We offer our Patrol Academy to all members who wish to participate in witnessing open-world crime.
Once a member has tenure with the SPPD Street Crime Unit, they are eligible for promotions as Training Officers, Corporals and eventually Sergeants. Sergeants can act as supervisors for specific divisions, or can be utilized in administrative and support roles for the clan. Advancement and positions are completely optional. Members can choose to go a completely casual route.
Overall, the SPPD Street Crime Unit strives to add significantly more content and purpose than simply playing the game. We add a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and a framework which promotes teamwork and growth.
Q. Uniforms and Vehicles Free of Charge? What's the catch?
A. There is no real catch- this is our theme. When vehicles and uniforms are issued, members agree that they will return any and all issued vehicles and uniforms should they depart the clan so we can reissue them to new members.
Q. Am I required to wear the Uniform and drive the Vehicle all the time?
A. No. We encourage the use of clan vehicle(s) and uniforms when grouped up together, but we have become a lot more lax in our requirements. Some symbols will be shared with members, such as the symbol that goes on the back of our vests, which can suffice as representation of the clan. We understand that one of the greatest features of APB is creativity and our intention isn't to stifle that. As long as people aren't representing our group in clown costumes, fluorescent track suits, etc. we are no longer nearly as picky.
Q. Why do I need Discord and a Microphone to join?
A. Discord is a free and light-weight VOIP software. It allows our clan to organize and communicate outside of APB: Reloaded. We require members to have a microphone in order to effectively communicate during patrols and missions. They are also expected to be on Discord when they are playing in-game.
Q. What am I expected to do once I join?
A. We ask that members of the SPPD Street Crime Unit are somewhat active. This means that they play a minimum of a few hours per week. We ask that the members are also active on our Discord, even if they aren't actively playing APB: Reloaded, we'd like to see them online interacting with one another and participating in the clan. We expect members to follow the clan's rules, policies and procedures, which are posted on our website and mostly coincide with maturity and common sense.
We expect all members to bring a positive attitude to the table, act as a team player and follow instructions by leaders when applicable during training, patrols or missions.
Q. Do you currently have any Public Safety or Military members in your clan?
A. Yes. We have several members who serve or served in the United States Military. We also have members who are public safety professionals. We also have two awards, designed to recognize those who serve their country and/or community by being in the military or by serving in a public safety capacity. If you serve your country and/or community and join the SPPD Street Crime Unit, let us know so we can recognize you for your service.
Q. Do you roleplay?
A. Despite popular belief, we don't roleplay in APB. We don't use ten-codes and we don't have the strict expectations of our members to behave as if the game was real life. The =167= Clan has been running with an organized, paramilitary structure since it was founded in 2003.
Our police theme is tailored to APB: Reloaded, and our uniforms and vehicles match as a means for us to attract attention and maintain our notoriety as one of the most well-known enforcer clans in APB.
Q. I'm new to APB: Reloaded, can I join?
A. We encourage players of all skill levels, threats and ranks to join the SPPD Street Crime Unit. We all started out as Trainees when we played. The SPPD Street Crime Unit has experienced members and a structure that allows for members to grow, through training and experience, at their own pace. We will never shame a player for being a low rank or unintentionally de-threating. Our ultimate goal as a clan is to provide a fun, friendly environment where like-minded players can logon, play together and ultimately contribute to the revival of APB: Reloaded.
Q. If your clan dates back to 2003, why don't you have hundreds, or even thousands, of members?
A. Dating back to the clan's creation in Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead, I've never wanted =167= to be large or "mainstream". When a gaming group becomes too large or too unorganized, cliques tend to form and it loses the family-like environment we strive to maintain. We certainly have the leadership, experience and framework in place to grow into a very large group, it just isn't something we want to do.
Q. The clan looks extremely organized- how can you claim to be laid back?
A. I've been leading the =167= Clan for the past 20 years and can tell you that I've dealt with practically every situation a person could think of. Unless I'm forced into putting on the "leader hat", I try to be "one of the guys" most of the time.
The framework we have in place ensures a fair and consistent environment for all members of the clan; everyone is held to the same standard. Members aren't expected to read, know or understand even half of the structure we have "on paper", but it is all there for their reference if they are interested. In fact, we don't expect our members to do anything other than be somewhat active and follow the rules in place. We'll never pressure or force anyone into taking a promotion, new position or additional responsibilities. We're here to have fun.
The SPPD Street Crime Unit has made several major changes that we are excited to share. As most of you know, we have offered the 2-Slot Broadwing and 1-Slot Jericho free of charge to our Officers. We have now expanded our fleet to include a 1-Slot Moirai and a 1-Slot Pioneer. The Pioneer can be seen below. We have also started issuing Dress Uniforms to all Officers who complete their Probationary Period. The Dress Uniform can be seen below. We have made many improvements to our Class A Uniforms as well. The standard issue uniform will now be a solid Navy Blue color, and our old Light/Navy uniform will be issued to Probationary Officers. These are only a few of the changes we have made at SPPD Street Crime Unit. There will be many more to come, along with screenshots and a group photo.
