All employees of the Law Enforcement must:

• Understand that service is the primary purpose of our profession.

• Exhibit a compassionate and responsive attitude toward the community and express a genuine desire to satisfy the needs of the citizens of this province.

• This can be accomplished through establishing partnerships within the community to reduce crime, make our roads safer and provide assistance to the public.

• Understand that community support will result when trust and confidence is established within our community.

All employees of the Law Enforcement must:

• Understand that the integrity of county law enforcement must never be compromised. The public demands and we must accept that the integrity as a law enforcement officer must be above reproach. We must constantly strive to reach the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

• Compromised Integrity is grounds for termination and in any and all cases of Police Misconduct, disciplinary action can be expected.

The Law Enforcement and each member will strive to:

1. Provide the best in quality service to earn the highest respect and confidence from the citizens in theLos Santos Department.

2. Provide public service through individual attention with empathy, integrity and professionalism.

3. Identify areas in which public safety can be enhanced.

4. Be leaders in the area of responsibility and accountability by exercising the maximum effort toward reaching the Department’s mission.

5. Treat all citizens and fellow employees in a fair and equitable manner without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.

6. Reduce crime, make roadways safe, and provide assistance to the public in the most professional manner.

7. Be conscious of how they manage their resources and to focus their activities with the greatest impact on the Department’s priorities.

8. Utilise the best available technology to meet the demands of its employees and the citizens that they serve.

102.41 Tattoos

• Tattoos on the head, neck or hands are not permitted.

• Tattoos that would indicate that the member has an association with any person, group or organisation that is involved in (or perceived to be involved in) activity that is incompatible with law enforcement activity, including illegal gangs, criminal behavior, or discrimination are not permitted.

• Tattoos that a reasonable person would consider offensive are not permitted.

• Tattoos on the arms and legs do not need to be covered if they are otherwise permitted under this policy.

102.42 Hair

• Hairstyles of all members shall be neat in appearance.

• Color shall be limited to naturally occurring shades

• Dyed hair is permitted provided the dye is of a naturally occurring shade(s).

• Male sworn members shall keep their hair neat, clean and properly trimmed. The hair shall be moderately tapered, shall not extend below the top of the collar, nor cover any portion of the ear. 

• Female sworn members shall keep their hair in a conservative, neat, contemporary fashion. On-duty uniformed female sworn members whose hair falls below the shoulder line shall secure their hair up, off the collar, in a single pony tail or a bun. 

• Hairstyles shall not interfere with the proper wearing of the uniform headgear, nor shall it interfere with the vision in any way.

102.43 Facial Hair

• Facial Hair must be neatly trimmed, short in length and well kept.

102.44 Jewelry

• Wrist Watches should be conservative in appearance and not flamboyant in any manner.

• No outward facing neck jewelry is permitted.

102.45 Glasses

• Vision-correcting eyeglasses are permitted provided they are in a conservative, professional appearance and neutrally-colored.

• Sunglasses are permitted provided they are not overtly flamboyant in appearance. 

103.46 Exemptions

• Religious or Cultural garments and accessories are accomodated provided a supervisor is notified.

• Officers may request exemption from sections of this policy giving valid reason to a supervisor.

102.51 Mobile Phone Usage

Onduty Officers are granted limited mobile phone usage whilst on patrol provided they comply with the following conditions:

• You may make/take police related phone calls to/from civilians and/or fellow officers provided you are not in plain view of/ interacting with a member of the public.

  • Exeptions to this rule include: calling public services to attend a scene (e.g. Tow Services)

• You must be cautious when giving out your personal phone number to members of the public.

• Phone usage must be limited, what constitutes excessive phone usage is up to the discretion of any attending supervisor (put your phone away when asked to!).

102.52 Social Media

• You may have a social media presence so long as it is not inappropriate, social media accounts will be monitored by your immediate supervisor.

• You may not post on social media whilst onduty.

• You may not interact with social media posts whilst onduty.

• You can quickly take photos/ videos for your social media at the station or on a CODE 4 scene provided that they do not include any sensitive content or information - however you may only post this gathered content after your shift has ended.

• Civilians who incrimate themselves on social media are subject to enforcement, approach a Supervisor with information obtained through social media who will determine whether or not the alledged offences are serious enough for Police to respond based on the information on Social Media.

102.61 Officer Of The Month

Officer of The Month is awarded by the supervisory team each month. Supervisors all nominate 4 to 5 Officers they believe are deserving to be put forward to a department wide vote. The winner of this vote is awarded "Officer Of The Month" and is given 2 weeks of Unmarked Patrol capability.

102.62 Most Active Officer (Monthly)

Most Active Officer is awarded at the end of the month to the Officer who clocked the most patrol hours within the month. They too, are awarded with the ability to do Unmarked Patrol for 2 weeks.

Consult Section 103.84 Plainclothed Officers for policy on this.

Unmarked Patrol vehicles must be slicktop and plain in colour (black, silver, grey, white, navy, etc.).