San Diego Border Roleplay Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist during live Border Patrol shifts to conduct consistent, thorough inspections that create great roleplay for travelers and agents alike.

Pre-Inspection

  • Signal the next vehicle forward with clear chat communication
  • Confirm your tools are equipped (restraints, inspection gear) in hotbar slots 1-3
  • Note vehicle type, plate roleplay, and number of occupants
  • Check for obvious visual flags — damage, suspicious modifications, nervous occupant behavior in chat

Primary Inspection

  • Greet traveler in character and request travel purpose
  • Ask destination and expected duration of stay
  • Request document presentation (roleplay in chat)
  • Visual scan of vehicle interior through windows
  • Check cargo area visibility for commercial vehicles

Escalation (If Suspicion Arises)

  • Request full vehicle search with clear in-character justification
  • Call backup agent if situation escalates
  • Document findings in chat for moderation if rules are broken
  • Approve crossing OR initiate detention/arrest roleplay

Post-Inspection

  • Direct approved vehicles through the exit gate
  • Log notable incidents mentally for handoff to next shift agent
  • Signal next vehicle forward immediately to maintain queue flow

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I follow every step every time?
Adapt to traffic volume. Quick inspections during rush periods, thorough ones when suspicion arises.
Can travelers see this checklist?
Yes. Civilians reading this understand what agents evaluate, improving both sides roleplay quality.