M.1 - MPO Assets are only to be used by MPO Qualified officers, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.2 - When operating MPO Assets, you must wear the appropriate uniform, unless you are responding to an imminent emergency, however MPO PPE is not exempt and must be worn.

M.3 - MPO Assets are only to be used for performing MPO duties, such as patrolling coasts and beaches. MPO Assets are not to be used on regular patrols unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.4 - Air Tanks and Wetsuits may only be used prior to entering the water, and must be removed as soon as practical. Ensure whilst equipping these assets you go towards the back of your vehicle in order to make the RP more realistic.

M.5 - Any officer may board MPO Assets, however they may not enter the water under any circumstances unless they have hold the Police Diver Training+.

M.6 - You may only carry 5 Air Tanks on patrol, unless otherwise authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.7 - You must always carry: Repair Kits, Fuel, Food/Water & First Aid assets while conducting MPO patrols.

M.8 - After you have finished patrol, you must refuel and repair MPO Assets in order to maintain rapid deployability.

M.9 - Common sense should always be used when operating MPO Assets.

M.10 - You must always wear a lifejacket (PPE) when operating MPO Assets.

M.11 - You must always wear an MPO OPS helmet (PPE) when operating the MPO RHIB.

V.1 - 15m Patrol Boat must never be beached unless specified during operations, or is authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

V.2 - You may only operate MPO Assets in areas you are permitted, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

V.3 - Under no circumstances may boats be used as 'battering rams' against other vessels whilst on the water. All Tactical Contact must be done with purpose and under MPO TC Regulations.

V.4 - Do not perform the Kingston Tactical Docking™️ manoeuvre at any point.

V.5 - You may only use the Boat Trailer for marine policing purpose, such as recovering a beached or seized boat. Do not actively patrol whilst using this asset.

V.6 - The Ford Ranger may only be used for for coastal and river patrols. It is not to be used for standard policing, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

The Coxswain of MPO is the overall head of the unit, and is responsible for overseeing both the day-to-day smooth running of the unit, alongside coordinating the deployment of MPO Assets in tandem with the wider Police Service, alongside with 2nd Coxswain's.

The 2nd Coxswains are experienced MPO Officers who are responsible for the training of new officers in the in the operation of MPO Assets, as well as training existing officers in advanced powerboating techniques and procedures. The 2nd Coxswains also ensure that MPO Assets are being used efficiently and correctly on a day-to-day basis. 2nd Coxswains are expected to actively represent the MPO unit, and are placed in a position of responsibility. 

MPO Advanced Officers are the core of MPO, using the assets they have available to them. They conduct general marine policing duties and are on call to assist with any water related incidents they may face in day-to-day policing. Although this is an advanced rank within the unit, there is no prerequisite to complete MPO Diver Training first, any PC+ wishing to join MPO may apply directly for MPO Deckhand.

Assets:

• MPO Diver Assets

• MPO Shore Ops Uniform

• MPO Water Ops Uniform

• Ford Ranger & Boat Trailer

• MPO RHIB

• MPO 15m Patrol Boat

MPO Divers are officers that have been trained in the use of Police Diving equipment and therefore are able to assist with any police operations where a diver may be required, such as a search and rescue, search operations and assisting with other agencies where possible. This training has been designed as an introduction to MPO, and therefore P/PCs may apply for this training, and it will allow them to skip certain parts of MPO Deckhand Training, should they decide to apply for MPO Deckhand on promotion to PC.

Assets:

• Wetsuit Uniform

• Air Tanks

Los Santos Maritime Wildlife Protection Act 2022

Source: LS Judiciary

Purpose

The purpose of this act is to provide clarity for the hunting of animals in Los Santos. In this act, we aim to specify the type of animals that are prohibited from being hunted due to extant wildlife controls aimed at preserving at-risk populations of animals, with a specific provision directed at the protection of marine life. The United Kingdom enjoys a broad and diverse aquatic ecosystem which is simultaneously at significant risk due to factors such as pollution and overfishing.

Specifications

The following animals are protected from being hunted or fished by any means:

• Sharks

• Stingrays 

• Turtles

Factual Background

 The UK is home to over 40 different species of shark, with 21 different species making their home in the UK year-round. However, scientists consider over Fifty percent of shark species resident in the UK to be threatened or near-threatened. Los Santos is home to one of the UK’s largest populations of stingrays. Unfortunately, stingrays are considered vulnerable in European waters by the IUCN. In regard to turtles, six out of the world’s seven marine turtle species have been recorded in UK waters. Unfortunately, marine turtles are considered to be highly endangered species.

This legislation aims to protect these at-risk populations of marine wildlife by prohibiting their fishing in Los Santos waters.

Enforcement Mechanism

Fines of £50,000 per dead animal that you are found with. This extends to sharks, stingrays, and turtles.
If the suspect fails/refuses to pay the fine, a custodial sentence of 50 months per dead animal is authorised.
For the purpose of this legislation: Dead is defined as an animal found in personal or vehicular storage.
Fish found in a store are considered alive, however trafficking in these animals is still against the law, and will attract the same penalties.

In regards to seizing a fishing rod and bait as evidence, you may refer to Common Law to seize these mentioned items, only if you have reasonable grounds to believe that the item(s) is evidence of the commission of an offence, I.E: Fishing a protected species listed under 'LSMWPA. However this is not a necessary measure you must take. Use your common sense and judgement appropriately. 

San Andreas Maritime Protection Act 2025

 An Act to make provision for the enforcement of maritime laws within the territorial waters of San Andreas, to prevent illegal fishing and trafficking of prohibited marine species, and to grant powers to the L.S.P.S for the inspection and regulation of maritime activity.

Section 1 - Interpretation

   (1) Definitions

1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

   1. "Territorial waters" refers to all waters extending up to twelve (12) nautical miles from the coast of San Andreas.

   2. "Master" means the person lawfully in charge of a vessel at the time of operation, including the captain or owner.

2. This Act shall be read in conjunction with the San Andreas Wildlife Protection Act 2022. Nothing in this Act shall repeal or override provisions of that Act.

Section 2 - Powers of Enforcement

  (1) Powers

1. In the context of this Act, the Los Santos Police Service has the authority to carry out joint maritime operations with the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers.

2. A constable may—

   1. Patrol the territorial waters to monitor compliance with this Act,

   2. Board and inspect vessels suspected of fishing or engaging in unlawful activity,

   3. Issue directives to vessels ordering to halt,

   4. Issue directives ordering to cease fishing operations for a period not exceeding two (2) hours or to return to port or shore if the vessel is found to be engaging in egregiously unlawful activity,

   5. Inspect Boating License of a Master,

   6. Escort non-compliant vessels to the nearest port or shore for investigation,

   7. Use reasonable force to detain or disable a vessel that refuses to comply.

3. Any vessel engaged in fishing within the territorial waters of San Andreas is subject to inspection under this Act, regardless of its registry or origin.

   (2) Boarding and Inspections of Vessels

1. The inspection of a vessel includes,—

   1. Search of persons,

   2. Search of storages,

   3. Search of cargo holds,

   4. Inspection of Boating Licenses.

Section 3 - Criminal Offences

   (1) Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal requirement to purchase and retain a valid Boating Licence if they wish to operate as a Master of a vessel in San Andreas. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to purchase a boating licence and operates as a Master,

is guilty of an offence.

   (2) Dangerous Operation of a Vessel

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal responsibility to operate a vessel safely in San Andreas. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Operates a vessel far below what would be expected of a competent and careful operator and,

2. It would be obvious to a competent and careful operator that operating a vessel in that way would be dangerous,

is guilty of an offence.

   (3) Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police

1. Citizens of San Andreas must halt a vessel on being required to do so by a constable. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to halt,

is guilty of an offence.

   (4) Failure to Cease Fishing Operations

1. Citizens of San Andreas must cease fishing operations on being required to do so by a constable. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to cease fishing operations,

is guilty of an offence.

   (5) Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

1. Citizens of San Andreas when operating as a Master of a vessel must provide their government name and citizen ID upon request by a constable conducting a boating license inspection.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to provide details subject to this section, or

2. Provide false details subject to this section,

is guilty of an offence.

   (6) Operation of a Vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

1. A person who has been disqualified or banned from operating a vessel must not operate as a Master or take control of any vessel within the territorial waters of San Andreas.

   1. Persons that whilst disqualified or banned,—

1. Operate as a Master, or

2. Takes control of a vessel,

is guilty of an offence.

Section 4 - Prosecution of  Criminal offences

  (1) Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence

1. The section applies to an offence of Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a fine of [£25,000 - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence], and to vehicle points of [10 point(s) - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence] on the vessel being operated by the Master.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (2) Dangerous Operation of a Vessel

1. The section applies to an offence of Dangerous Operation of a Vessel.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [45 months - Dangerous Operation of a Vessel], and or to a fine of [£45,000 - Dangerous Operation of a Vessel], and or to a penalty of [3 point(s) on Boating Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (3) Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction on indictment, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [25 months - Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police], and or to a fine of [£20,000 - Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police], and or to a penalty of [1 point(s) on Boating Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (4) Failure to Cease Fishing Operations

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure to Cease Fishing Operations.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [60 months - Failure to Cease Fishing Operations], and or to a fine of [£30,000 - Failure to Cease Fishing Operations], and or to a penalty of [3 point(s) on Fishing Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (5) Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a fine of [£25,000 - Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID].

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (6) Operation of a Vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

1. The section applies to an offence of Operation of a vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [200 months - Operation of a vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned], and to vehicle points of [10 point(s) - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence] on the vessel being operated by the Master.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

Short title and commencement

1. This Act may be cited as the San Andreas Maritime Protection Act 2025

2. This Act shall come into force on such day as His Majesty may by Order in Council appoint.

Every boat skipper needs to know how to react in an emergency whilst aboard an MPO asset.

A boat skipper and their crew should always ensure that they have a full fuel canister and repair kits to ensure that their vessel does not become a casualty.

Whilst on the water, if you see a vessel in distress or people in the water it is your responsibility to assist, even if this means calling off your initial plan. 

Man Overboard:

Man overboard is the procedure given aboard a vessel to indicate that a member of the crew or a passenger has fallen off the vessel into the water and is in need of immediate rescue. Here are the steps you must take in the situation of a man overboard:

• Declare Man Overboard on Radio

"PM-1, Man Overboard x3."

This will indicate to units that you are currently in an emergency assistance and could require assistance if the situation worsens, in the case where you lose sight of your casualty, NPAS should be requested immediately so they can assist with your search and rescue through the use of thermal cameras.

• Begin standard Man Overboard recovery drills

This is a procedure you will cover in your MPO Deckhand training and as such you should conduct your standard M.O.B recovery drill.

MAYDAY Call:

A MAYDAY Call is only to be used in the case of grave and imminent danger to a vessel or persons, such as a fire, sinking or in case of attack. Issuing a MAYDAY Call will indicate you are in need of immediate assistance. Here are the steps you must take in the situation where you feel you need to issue a MAYDAY:

• Declare MAYDAY Call on Radio

"PM-X, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, <State location>, <State nature of distress>."

This will indicate to officers that you / your vessel is in immediate danger and you require urgent assistance.

• Activate your Panic Button

This will allow officers to receive an accurate GPS lock of your position and therefore will allow the appropriate units to make way to your location, as best as possible.

After Rescue Handover:

An After Rescue Handover is the procedure you will follow in the case of any rescuing and recovering of injured persons from the water and will allow the best care possible to be provided to any casualties.

• After recovering any injured persons from the water onto your vessel, you should immediately make way to the nearest safe harbour.

• If you are double crewed+ begin administering basic first aid and look out for signs of hypothermia and treat the casualty appropriately.

• Contact NHS via their frequency and request they meet you at a safe harbour to provide further treatment.

TACTICAL CONTACT SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A LAST RESORT!

Tactical contact is a tactic, normally used as a last resort for:

• Murderers who are evading arrest.

• Suspects using firearms against Police.

• Dangerous boat handling, such as ramming boats.

• Violence against Police.

YOU MAY ONLY CONDUCT TACTICAL CONTACT WHEN:

• Pursuit has lasted more than 10 minutes.

• You MUST have NPAS overhead, following the pursuit.

• Tactical Contact MUST be authorised by: 

  • MPO Command / 2nd Coxswains.

  • LSPS Fronline Command

After you conduct Tactical Contact, your vessel will be in an out of action state for 24 hours to allow for repairs.

You must inform MPO Command in the MPO Discord Channel (#police-mpo) with the boat registration, so relevant repairs can be arranged.

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