Policies and Procedures

P.01.1 - Uniform Policies

P.01.1.1 - When active or on duty Deputies must be in uniform

P.01.1.2 - Uniforms are to be kept clean and presentable

P.01.1.3.1 - Deputies that have facial hair it must be well groomed and not touching the collar

P.01.1.4 - Deputies are permitted to have Tattoos but no Vulgar or Obscene tattoos are to be visible

P.01.1.5 - Certain Deputies are authorized to Work out of Uniform based on Assignment

P.01.2 - Social Media

P.01.2.1 - Los Santos County Sheriff’s Office allows its Deputies to own or use social media accounts

P.01.2.1.1 - Deputies are not permitted to use or post daily activities of the Sheriff’s Office or Duties while on or off shift.

P.01.4 - Use of Force

P.01.4.1 - Employees of the Sheriffs Office are expected to follow the strict use of force continuum, failure to do so can result in suspension up to termination

P.01.7 - Traffic Stops

P.01.7.1 - Traffic Stops must be lawful and must have a primary offense to be initiated

P.01.7.2 - Deputies must have Probable Cause to Stop a Vehicle

P.01.7.3 - Secondary Offenses citations can be issued if the Unit is performing a Legal stop

P.01.7.4 - CAT can stop for secondary violations

P.01.7.5 - Traffic Stops must be performed by a Uniformed Deputy

P.01.9 - Citizens Rights

P.01.9.1 - Deputies are to acknowledge that everyone is equal and that their rights matter

P.01.9.2 - Citizens have the right to request a Supervisor when they believe their rights have been violated.

P.01.9.4 - Deputies are Required to call for a Unit of the Same Gender or a Supervisor when needing to perform a Pat Down of a Suspect