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Create a department

Add a department with its type, name, abbreviation, colour and callsign pattern.

Every community starts with the starter agencies. Add your own in CMS, Departments.

  1. Press New Department.
  2. Pick a Type: Law enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, DMV, Civilian or Staff.
  3. Enter a Name, an Abbreviation (letters or digits, used in links and badges) and a Color.
  4. Save. The department starts with one rank, Member. Add more on the Ranks tab.

General tab

  • Name, type, abbreviation and colour.
  • Description: markdown, shown on the public department page.
  • Public: show the department on the public site.
  • Callsign pattern: a pattern callsigns must match, such as ^1A-\d{2}$. A # stands for one digit. Test a callsign checks one against it.
  • The department logo. See Set a department logo.

Delete a department

Delete Department removes its ranks, subdivisions and certifications. Type the abbreviation to confirm.

Field limits: Reference › Limits.

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