Law Enforcement Career (Base Game )

Law Enforcement Career (Base Game )

It is odd but, like the Military Career the Law Enforcement Career is the most often played it seems -- and while there were not huge changes to the career put in play with this expansion there were some.  The career divides into two different paths mid-way through, the Special Agent and the Forensic Analyst paths basically...

One of the creepy aspects of this career path is the requirement to write reports on citizens...  Basically the process involves talking to and questioning them to learn their Traits and then writing up the report on your computer at home and filing it online.  Alternatively you can rummage through the trash can outside of their house to learn their Traits and then write the report -- but either way you really do have to do this to get promoted, proving that Simland is a Police State!

One of the odd -- but cool -- aspects of this career is that when you reach Level 5 your Sim is handed the keys to their own personal patrol car!  Not only that, but it is a permanent gift/reward, meaning that your Sim gets to keep it even after they quit or retire from the job!

Note that your Sim does not actually get their first uniform until after they are sworn in and receive their first badge at Level 3...  So if you do not see a uniform for the first two levels do not panic, it is working as intended...

Once you get to Lieutenant you have to decide which branch you will split to -- and that should be dictated by the Lifetime Wish you selected when you created your Sim.

Helpful Traits:  Ambitious, Artistic, Athlete, Brave, Charismatic, Friendly, Genius

Associated Lifetime Wishes: Dynamic DNA Profiler / International Super Spy

Dressing the part for your Law Enforcement Career!

-- Career-based Books --
These books are obtained by completing career challenges at the appropriate level and cannot be obtained any other way in the game.  It is not known if reading them helps your Sim in any way, but there is a rumor that it might?

Level 1: How to Avoid Concrete Shoes
Level 2: More Out Than In: Maintaining a Proper Desk Environment   
Level 3: Advanced Whistle Techniques
Level 4: Protect, Serve and Look Good Doing It
Level 5: Free Donuts and Other Great Leadership Tips
Level 5: How Not to Be Seen
Level 6: Keep Em' Guessing    
Level 7: Effective Luminol Spraying Techniques
Level 8: Avoiding Squint Jargon for Better Communication


-- Selectable Work/Effort Options --
The following Work Options/Selections are available in this career at various points/levels, and selecting some may be a requirement for maintaining mood, likes, and obtaining promotions.

Build Independent Case -- Side work for extra cash
Chat with Partner -- Increase relationship with coworkers
Sleep in Jail Cell -- Slack-off
Suck up to Boss -- Increase relationship with boss
Take It Easy -- Slower performance and less stress
Use Workout Facilities -- Increase Athletic skill at work
Work Hard -- Increase performance and stress


-- Career Levels/Titles and Details --
There are ten Levels for this career, and listed below are the levels, their title, the base rate of pay followed by the amount you are paid if/when your Sim retires from their job at that level, and the working days.  The Performance Base is the criteria by which your Sim is evaluated for promotions.

Level 01: Snitch
Base Pay Rate: $40 / Pension Pay Rate: $60
Performance Base: Mood / Logic
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 01: None

Level 02: Desk Jockey
Base Pay Rate: $47 / Pension Pay Rate: $70
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 02: None

Level 03: Traffic Cop
Base Pay Rate: $55 / Pension Pay Rate: $80
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 03: Cop

Level 04: Patrol Officer
Base Pay Rate: $65 / Pension Pay Rate: $100
Performance Base: Mood / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 04: Cop

Level 05: Lieutenant
Base Pay Rate: $77 / Pension Pay Rate: $110
Performance Base: Mood / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 05: Cop

(Special Agent Path)

Level 06: Vice Squad
Base Pay Rate: $138 / Pension Pay Rate: $140
Performance Base: Athletic / Mood / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 06: None

Level 07: Undercover Specialist
Base Pay Rate: $163 / Pension Pay Rate: $160
Performance Base: Athletic / Mood / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 07: None

Level 08: Special Agent
Base Pay Rate: $193 / Pension Pay Rate: $190
Performance Base: Athletic / Mood / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 08: None

Level 09: Triple Agent
Base Pay Rate: $284 / Pension Pay Rate: $220
Performance Base: Athletic / Mood / Logic  / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 09: None

Level 10: International Super-Spy
Base Pay Rate: $426 / Pension Pay Rate: $330
Performance Base: Athletic / Mood / Logic  / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 10: None

(Forensic Analyst Path)

Level 06: Wiretap Reader
Base Pay Rate: $135 / Pension Pay Rate: $200
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 06: Lab Coat

Level 07: Crime Scene Technician
Base Pay Rate: $159 / Pension Pay Rate: $230
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 07: Lab Coat

Level 08: Sketch Artist
Base Pay Rate: $225 / Pension Pay Rate: $220
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Painting / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 08: Sketch

Level 09: 3D Crime Scene Modeler
Base Pay Rate: $265 / Pension Pay Rate: $260
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Painting / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 09: Sketch

Level 10: DNA Suspect Reconstruction Simulator
Base Pay Rate: $397 / Pension Pay Rate: $380
Performance Base: Mood / Logic / Painting / Partner Like / Reports
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 10: Forensic Suit