Detective Dan D. Mann

Detective Dan D. Mann at your service. If you're ever in need of a police officer, I'm your Mann!

Det. Dan D. Mann
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Life state	Sim
Biography
Detective Mann is a no-nonsense cop with a nose for facts and figures. He's kind but a little humorless.
Appearance
Hair color	Red
Skin color	Light
Body shape	Fat
Other information
Game	The Sims Bustin' Out (handheld)
Playability	NPC
Neighborhood	SimValley

Det. Dan D. Mann
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Life state	Human
Biography
Detective Mann is a no-nonsense cop with a nose for facts and figures. He's kind but a little humorless.
Appearance
Hair color	Red
Eye color	Brown
Skin color	Light
Body shape	Fat
Social standing
Rep group	N/A
Other information
Game	The Urbz: Sims in the City (handheld)
Playability	NPC
Neighborhood	Miniopolis

Sheriff
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Life state	Sim
Appearance
Hair color	Red
Eye color	Brown
Skin color	Light
Body shape	Fat
Other information
Game	The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)
Playability	NPC
Neighborhood	Strangetown

Det. Dan D. Mann is a character in The Sims Bustin' Out for handheld and The Urbz: Sims in the City for handheld, with a cameo as the Sheriff in The Sims 2 for Nintendo DS.

Biography

His sister, who is also Nora Zeal-Ott's mother, was killed by the Veloci-Rooster. This harrowing incident affected both Nora and Dan quite deeply, and this was probably what motivated Dan to become an officer: to catch the Veloci-Rooster.

In The Sims: Bustin' Out, Detective Dan is a very respectable but slightly unfriendly man. He takes his job seriously and detests corruption. He does have some sense of humor, as he reacts positively to jokes, but he is still difficult to befriend.

However, in The Urbz: Sims in the City, Detective Dan is light-hearted, carefree, amicable and easy to get along with. He is a lot more sympathetic towards the player but he will nevertheless take justice's side if the player is caught breaking a law.

The Sims: Bustin' Out (handheld)

When Detective Dan is not watching the jail, he likes to visit the General Store, the park, or the beach.

Description

Detective Mann is a no-nonsense cop with a nose for facts and figures. He's kind but a little humorless.

Story

In Mission 1, someone has let Uncle Hayseed's chickens loose. Detective Dan tells the player that it was the work of the Veloci-Rooster and that he has been trying to capture it all his life with no success. He also tasks the player with attending the SimValley auctions which he suspects may be hosting a crime ring.

In Mission 3, the player is trying to reopen Club Rubb. Detective Dan tells the player that the previous owner owed the bank §1000 in taxes, and so Detective Dan was forced to shut the club down. When the player succeeds in raising the money, Detective Dan retrieves the permit from the bank and reopens the club.

In Mission 4, the player is finally able to locate and capture the Veloci-Rooster, which the player takes to Detective Dan. It is unknown what Detective Dan decides to do with the Veloci-Rooster afterwards.

Social

Normal Interactions

Interactions	Points
Annoy	-2
Apologize	+1
Brag	-2
Call Name	-3
Cheer Up	+2
Complain	-1
Compliment	+2
Joke	+3
Flirt	-1
Insult	-2
Intimidate	-4
Gossip	+1
Interests	+3
Secret	+2
Tease	-1

Dialogue

Positive Interactions:

Apologize	Cheer Up	Compliment	Joke	Gossip	Interests	Secret
Sorry for bothering everybody with my silly problems.	Good news, crime is down 600 percent from last year.	I feel safe knowing you might be in charge.	Did you hear the one about the burglar who ate too many beans?	Did you know Claire Clutterbell writes greeting cards?	Nothing beats a nice stroll around town.	Psst! I think Hester Primm likes men in uniform.
Sorry for not using the crosswalks.	Good news, you're going to get a police horse next year!	You walk with such a cool swagger.	So two police officers are arguing over a speeding ticket...	I hear Nora Zeal-Ott is taking soft-money contributions.	I'd like to be a private eye.	Psst! I think that Giuseppi guy is selling ferrets without a license.
Pardon me for always acting suspicious.		Your badge is clean enough to eat off.	Did you hear about the colorblind highway patrolman?		I like fast cars and fast living!	Psst! Someone thinks we should all just get along.
Response	Response	Response	Response	Response	Response	Response
Hey, it's ok. We all make mistakes.	That's a fine way of looking at it.	Thanks for noticing.	Ha ha ha, that's a good one!	Where are you getting this information?	That's what I like to see - people enjoying things!	Hold on. Say that again and speak slowly.

Negative Interactions:

Annoy	Brag	Call Name	Complain	Flirt	Insult	Intimidate	Tease
Is your partner names after a day of the week?	I know six styles of karate.	Pig.	I think my uncle and myself are the only ones with houses here.	You're cute!	I've known zippers that have caught more criminals than you.	What is your badge number, officer?	Boy I could use some coffee and donuts right now!
Have you ever jumped from a moving car?	I can recite the Gettysburg Address from memory.		I am appalled at the number of cats getting stuck in trees here.			I could smack you down with a wet newspaper.	Have you ever punched someone?
Have you ever wanted to live in Miami and wear pastel colors?	I was on TV once, but they blurred my face out.		Why don't people socialize in groups around here?			I can't tell the difference between you on-duty and off-duty.	I hear you carry a water pistol.
Response	Response	Response	Response	Response	Response	Response	Response
Don't bother me kid, I'm too busy fighting crime.	Don't let it get to your head.	Hey!	Hey, life isn't fair.	You're embarrassing me!	Did I ask for your opinion?	Step away from your attempt to intimidate me!	Okay kid, enough with the wisecracks.

Rejectable Interactions

Tickle	Hug	Friendly Kiss	Passionate Kiss	Moving In
I'll bet you're ticklish!	I bet a tough guy like you needs a hug.	Kiss for good luck?	I could just kiss you! Right now!	Want to move in with me?
Rejection	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection	Rejection
Hey!	Hmmm... that's odd civilian behavior.	Not on duty, miss.	Not on duty, miss.	That would be terribly inappropriate

The Urbz: Sims in the City (handheld)

In The Urbz: Sims in the City for handheld, the Detective is transferred to the precinct in Miniopolis from SimValley, as the previous detective was convicted of burglary.

Detective Dan frequents the SimQuarter market when he is out for his lunch break. He hosts basketball competitions at the roof of the jail, and enjoys watching bike races.

Story

During Get The Key, he arrests the player for trespassing the Law Offices and stealing the keys to King Tower. After the player is interrogated, he lets the player out on probation in Urbania.

During Mission For The Mann, he tasks the player to go undercover at the Casino to find clues about a possible crime ring. When one of the perpetrators, Berkeley Clodd, hands the player a briefcase to be given to Giuseppi Mezzoalto, Detective Dan inserts a recording device on the side of the briefcase.

During Running From The Law, Daddy Bigbucks has outlawed running within Miniopolis and the Detective is forced to arrest to player for running. The Detective instructs the player to write a letter to the Governor so that he can veto the passed law.

If the player reaches relationship 100 with Detective Dan, he will reveal to the player a secret tunnel that a prisoner dug which leads all the way to the bayou.

The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)

Detective Dan D. Mann reappears in The Sims 2 for Nintendo DS. In this game, he is only known as the Sheriff and appears in the Jail. He is an NPC since you can't interact with him socially. He is the only person who will buy the collectible license plates, and when bought, he will trade them for money.

Simology

Interests and Interactions

The Urbz: Sims in the City

Icon	Interest	Dialogue
	Talk about Aliens	I get some weird calls sometimes about people claiming they've seen aliens and UFOs, most times over in the graveyard.	+1
	Talk about Art	I don't have much love for art, especially when I have to waste my time chasing down people who steal it. Pointless.	-2
	Talk about the Bayou	That bayou out there, that's where most bank robbers like to hide their cash when they're on the run.	0
	Talk about Books	I think I should write a book called "Law Enforcement for Stupidheads." People think it's difficult, but it's not.	+1
	Talk about the Carnival	I have to beef-up security when the carnival's in town. You never know what kind of stunts the petting-zoo animals are going to pull.	-1
	Talk about Cars	I am so sick and tired of the city telling me I can't have a police car! Seriously, I'd rather have a car than a pair of shoes.	-2
	Talk about the Lounge	I have to keep a close eye on the Casino. For years there was an underground scratch and sniff sticker gang working out of there.	0
	Talk about Miniopolis	Urbania used to be the diamond-jewel of Miniopolis, but these days it's more like one of those plastic rings you find in cereal boxes.	+1
	Talk about the Coffee Shop	I heard the coffee in the city's pretty good, only I wouldn't know. I quit drinking it last year and switched to honey.	+2
	Talk about Computers	I've got a computer. It's supposed to give me a new "Most Wanted" list each day, but all it does is show pictures of me.	-2
	Talk about Construction	You should have seen the jail before they renovated it. Wall-to- wall carpeting, three big-screen TVs, two hammocks in every cell. It was awful!	-2
	Talk about Cooking	What kind of a world is it when we're dreaming about the moon and spinning around the earth and there's no attention paid to earthly law and order!	+2
	Talk about Cosmos	I like a good old fashioned apple pie. Just 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of apples. Yum, yum.	-2
	Talk about Crime	Burglaries have dropped almost 90 percent since I came to Miniopolis. Mostly because the officer I replaced was the guy doing most of the stealing.	+3
	Talk about Dancing	Darn it, [Player]. I don't have time to "shake my thang!" I've got a city to keep safe.	-3
	Tell a Bad Pun	Cut it out, [Player]. When you're around me, be polite.	+2
	Talk about Excercise	I get plenty of exercise walking my beat, chasing down thieves, and looking for the keys to the jail. I always seem to misplace those keys.	+2
	Talk about the Market	The Sim Quarter Flea Market is a great place to visit. I wish we could have the same thing in Urbania, but the rats keep most people away.	+1
	Talk about Home Decor	I'd like to decorate the jail with some nice things to cheer the prisoners up... maybe a nice water fountain and a couple ferns.	+2
	Talk about Games	I usually play question and answer games with people. Like when I'm on the beat I ask things like "Where's your boss?" and "Do you feel lucky, punk?"	+3
	Talk about Graveyard	I have to check the graveyard every so often to make sure kids don't vandalize it. That upsets me because, frankly, I'm scared of that place.	-2
	Talk about Hobbies	A hobby? Hmmm. Mostly I just like to polish things. My hand-cuffs, my badge, my phone, my shoes... my moustache.	+2
	Talk about Health	We've got top notch health care in Miniopolis. Take it from me! They stitched me right up after some crazy man at the pizza joint stabbed me with a plastic straw.	+3
	Talk about Home	I'm so busy, sometimes it's easier for me to take a little nap here in one of my cells.	+2
	Talk about Hygiene	I need to keep myself absolutely clean and stylish. Criminals don't respect cops who smell or look bad.	+2
	Talk about Jail	It's ironic that I spend more time at this jail than most criminals do. But that's the price of safety, I guess.	+1
	Talk about the Law	I just uphold the laws, I don't make them, though there are certain laws I tend to overlook... like the no whistling on Sundays rule. That's plain silly.	+2
	Talk about Jobs	We've got a basketball court up on the roof where we hold contests for cash prizes.	+1
	Talk about Simoleons	Money?! What do you know about money?! Do you know where they hid it?! Do you know how much they took?! Do you... oh, sorry. Wrong case.	0
	Talk about Movies	Every dang film I see, some police officer is wearing a trench coat like this, so I decided to get one. But you know something? I'm burning up in this heat!	-2
	Talk about the Museum	That museum used to get robbed all the time, when they had the Persian artifacts exhibit. But the day the ancient cheeses exhibit went in, break-ins dropped to almost nothing.	+2
	Talk about Music	I don't listen to music these days. I have to keep my ears open for screaming and yelling and shouting.	0
	Talk about Nature	I like to get outdoors every now and then. It beats sitting in a jailhouse staring at four stone walls and sleeping criminals.	+1
	Talk about the Newspaper	I used to write a column for the newspaper called "If I Mention Your Name Here, You Are Under Arrest". It didn't last long, but it was fun.	+2
	Talk about Ninjas	I have been getting a number of calls about someone dressed in black sneaking around the Carnival.	0
	Talk about Politics	Politics in Miniopolis are being corrupted by everything these days: money, greed, popularity. Even politics are corrupting politics.
	Talk about the River	We dig a lot of stuff out of the river every year: Old bicycles, jewelry, used game cartridges. Stuff like that.	-2
	Talk about Rep Groups	I try to keep an eye on all the groups, but generally they're pretty tame... well, those Nerdies can get a little out of control sometimes.	-1
	Talk about Shopping	I try to look nice for my job. But someday I'll need to buy a real tie and not one of those clip -on ones.	+1
	Talk about Science	Science is a big help. I dust for fingerprints, test for DNA, and detect big fat lies from 100 feet away.	0
	Talk about Sleeping	I love sleeping. But I hate having those dreams where my arms are missing.	+2
	Talk about Sports	When I have some spare time I love going to the dirt-bike races south of here. They're loud, they're crazy, and because I'm an officer, they're free.	+1
	Talk about the Supernatural	When I was a teenager my car made lots of funny noises. I was convinced it was possessed until I realized I wasn't using unleaded gasoline!	-2
	Talk about TV	I was on one of those live cop shows once. It was the only time I've ever been on television. I wish I'd been awake when they were filming.	+1
	Talk about Travel	I used to have a summer place back in SimValley. You ever been to SimValley? Beautiful beaches down there.	+1
	Talk about the University	I don't have a university degree but I do have common sense, that's for sure. And you can't buy common sense.	0
	Talk about the Weather	When I lived in a rainy, wet city, I could get pretty depressed. But here I worry about catching malaria.	0
	Talk about Work	Some cops solve crimes with a kind of sixth sense, like a tingling in their knee when a clue is near.	+2
	Talk about the World	I wished we lived in a world without crime, becau- Wait. No I don't.	-1
	Annoy	Pipe down pipsqueak. You're getting on my nerves.	-2
	Apologize	Aw shucks. It's okay. We all make mistakes.	+1
	Brag	Yeah right! If you had half the talent you claim, you'd barely qualify to clean the jailhouse toilets.	-3
	Call Name	Yeah? And you're the pigsty! So there!	-5
	Cheer Up	You're right. The sun WILL come out tomorrow.	+2
	Complain	Shut your trap or I'll throw you back in jail for boring me.	-4
	Compliment	I really appreciate that [Player]. I try to make everyone feel right at home in Miniopolis, even if that means following them around.	+2
	Entertain	Hey, yeah... it really does look like you're walking down a set of stairs!	+2
	Intimidate	Stand down, [Player]! Your intimidations are powerless against me.	-4
	Insult	Another reference to swine, eh? How original, chowder-head.	-4
	Joke	Ha ha! I love it when you combine knock-knock jokes with farmer jokes!	+3
	Gossip	Keep an eye on Giusseppi Mezzoalto, [Player]. He's not quite who he claims to be.	+1
	Give an Opinion	That's an interesting perspective on things, [Player]. But how would prisoners breathe if jails were on the moon?	+1
	Tell a Secret	Wonderful! If you have any more of these hot tips, don't hesitate to call.	+2
	Tease	Cut it out! This hat has been in my family for four generations!	-3
	Cry	Okay, Okay. Stop that. People are going to blame me for making you sad, so quiet down.	-2
	Rude Gesture	[Player], if it were any other day, I'll haul you in for offending an officer.	-8
	Flirt	You like men in uniform? Shoot, mine is at the cleaners... aw, but thanks anyway.	+3
	Jibba Jabba	Maybe you think I don't understand you, eh? Not true. I've been on the street a while, and I sure know my jibba jabba from a hole in the ground. Good job, by the way.	+3
	Hug (Accept)	N/A	+3
	Hug (Reject)	I'm sorry, but in the interest of public safety I cannot allow that.	-2
	Kiss (Accept)	N/A	+3
	Kiss (Reject)	Sorry, but I am not comfortable with you coming that close to my mustache.	-2
	Gift (Accept)	Why thank you. I really don't deserve such attention.	Varies
	Gift (Reject)	No thanks. If it's not evidence, I don't really need it.	N/A
	Errand (Accept)	[Player], I need you to take this plastic badge to [Sim] for me. On the double!	N/A
	Errand (Reject)	I don't have any chores for you, no.	N/A
	Move In (Reject)	That's something I cannot do, [Player].	N/A
	Silent Treatment	I'm tired of you wasting my time with nonsense.	N/A

Trivia

• In The Sims Bustin' Out for handheld, Dan D. Mann tells the player how he has been trying to capture the Veloci-Rooster, also known as failed experiment #24601, his whole life with no success. This is a reference to Victor Hugo's character Javert in his novel Les Misérables, a police officer who spends many years chasing after a former prisoner named Jean Valjean, whose number was 24601.
• His name is a pun on Detective Dandyman, or possibly "Dan the Man" (since "The Man" is slang for authority figures).

Gallery

Det. Dan D. Mann's expressions from The Urbz: Sims in the City for DS and DSi

Other languages

Language	Bustin' Out	The Urbz: Sims in the City	The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)
English	Det. Dan D. Mann	Det. Dan D. Mann	Sheriff
French		Com. Moulinarro	Shérif
German		Sam Schnüffler
Italian	Nero Holmes	Nero Holmes
Spanish		Inspector J. T. Norio	Alguacil