ESX Police Badges - Law Enforcement Identification System

Add professional identification mechanics to your police department with this ESX Police Badges system. Officers can display their badges to civilians and suspects, providing authentic law enforcement identification during traffic stops, investigations, and official interactions. This simple but effective script enhances police roleplay by allowing officers to properly identify themselves when needed.

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What It Does

This script allows police officers to show their badge as an inventory item. When used, it displays a professional badge interface showing the officer's name, rank, badge number, and department. Nearby players receive a notification and can view the badge display, creating authentic identification scenarios during police encounters.

Key Features

• Badge Display System - Shows professional-looking badge with officer credentials
• Department Information - Displays officer name, rank, badge number, and agency
• Proximity Detection - Only nearby players see the badge when shown
• Customizable Badges - Different badge designs for various departments and ranks
• Inventory Item - Badge functions as usable item in inventory system
• Rank Integration - Automatically pulls rank from ESX job grade
• Multi-Department Support - Works for police, sheriff, state police, and federal agencies

Perfect For

• Serious roleplay servers emphasizing proper police procedures
• Departments requiring officers to identify themselves officially
• Servers with undercover or plain clothes police units
• Communities wanting realistic law enforcement interactions
• Servers with civilian complaint or IA (Internal Affairs) systems

How It Works

Officers receive a police badge item when they go on duty. When they need to identify themselves — during traffic stops, investigations, or when questioned — they use the badge from their inventory. This triggers a visual display showing their credentials to nearby players. The system automatically populates officer information from the ESX database, ensuring accuracy.

Use Cases

• Traffic Stops - Show badge when approaching vehicle to identify as law enforcement
• Plain Clothes Operations - Undercover or detective units can reveal their authority
• Door Knocks - Identify yourself when arriving at residences for investigations
• Civilian Requests - Respond to Can I see your badge? questions professionally
• Legal Proceedings - Establish identity during arrests or warrant service
• Department Verification - Prove affiliation when working with other agencies

Customization Options

• Badge Designs - Different badge graphics for departments and ranks
• Department Names - Configure agency names and abbreviations
• Badge Numbers - Automatic or manually assigned badge numbers
• Display Duration - Set how long badge remains visible
• Proximity Range - Configure maximum distance for badge visibility
• Rank Titles - Customize rank names matching your department structure

Badge Information Displayed

• Officer full name (from character)
• Department/agency name
• Rank/position title
• Badge number (unique identifier)
• Department seal/logo
• Optional: Division or unit assignment

Installation

1. Extract the police badge resource to your resources folder
2. Import SQL file to add badge item to database
3. Configure department names and badge designs in config.lua
4. Set up badge number assignment system (auto or manual)
5. Add resource to server.cfg
6. Restart server and test badge display
7. Give badges to police personnel through admin or automatic job system

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX Framework - Designed specifically for ESX job and player systems
• ✅ ESX Legacy - Compatible with ESX Legacy (1.10.x+)
• ✅ Multi-Job - Supports multiple law enforcement jobs simultaneously

Integration Features

• ESX Job System - Automatically detects officer job and rank
• Inventory Systems - Works with ESX inventory and ox_inventory
• Database Integration - Pulls officer data from player database
• Job Grades - Badge displays rank based on ESX job grade

Technical Specifications

• Performance - Minimal resource usage, negligible resmon impact
• Database - Simple item addition to ESX items table
• Client-Side Display - Badge UI renders client-side for performance
• Server Validation - Server verifies officer credentials before display

Supported Departments

• Los Santos Police Department (LSPD)
• Blaine County Sheriff Office (BCSO)
• San Andreas State Police (SASP)
• Federal agencies (FBI, DEA, etc.)
• Custom departments (fully configurable)

Badge Number Systems

Automatic Assignment: Badge numbers generated automatically when officer joins department, ensuring no duplicates.

Manual Assignment: Administrators manually assign badge numbers through database, allowing for traditional numbering systems and special numbers for command staff.

Prefix System: Optional department prefix (e.g., LSPD-1234 or BCSO-567) for multi-department servers.

Realism Enhancement

This script significantly improves police roleplay realism. Officers can properly identify themselves as required by law enforcement protocols. It prevents cop baiting scenarios where civilians question officer legitimacy, and supports proper undercover operations where officers need to reveal authority. The badge system also helps with accountability, as officers must identify themselves when requested.

Recommended Complementary Scripts

• Police job script with duty system
• MDT (Mobile Data Terminal) for records
• Police uniform/clothing system
• Internal Affairs system for complaints
• Body camera script for accountability

Enhance your police department's professionalism with this ESX Police Badges system. The ability to properly identify officers adds an essential layer of realism to law enforcement roleplay. Whether your officers are in uniform or plain clothes, they can quickly and professionally establish their authority when necessary. This simple but valuable script improves civilian-police interactions and supports proper law enforcement procedures.

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