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Sergeant John Stevens
Who we are
The Police Support Unit (PSU) is a specialised training program within the Los Santos Police Service that equips officers with essential knowledge and tools to handle challenging situations. PSU provides extensive training and access to a wide range of equipment, making it a highly valuable asset for officers in ensuring public safety during public order incidents and supporting operations across departments.
PSU is effectively “Riot Police”, however we deal with more than just riots. PSU officers often find themselves:
Maintaining cordons
Executing Medium- High risk property raids
Defending properties of interest (MRPS, Pillbox etc…)
Pro-actively patrolling Los Santos as a strong police presence
Referring to ourselves as Riot Police often gives a bad connotation of what we do. Our interests are not in riots, if a riot has occurred - then something has already failed and its down to PSU trained officers to ensure the safety of people and property through de-escalation tactics and use of force in line with PLAN (Proportionate, Legal, Accountable, Necessary)
Joining PSU
To join the Police Support Unit (PSU), officers who are interested should submit an interest form.
This enables us to assess their suitability for the unit and initiate the necessary steps for their potential inclusion.
To be eligible to join the public safety unit an officer must:
Have served in the Los Santos Police Service as a Police Constable for at least 14 days.
Be a member of R&D, Response, RPU or CID.
No warnings relating to UoF within the last 14 days,.
The patience to deal with public order incidents.
The ability to work with teammates and to hold a cordon.
Be Taser trained. You can apply here.
PSU Levels
Basic
The basic level of PSU means an officer has received this training and will have access to the following:
Speedo Express
Riot Clothing (including Riot Helmet)
Riot Shields
Smoke Launcher
Tear Gas
Angle Grinder (Sgt+ to access)
Water Cannon (Sgt+ to access)
Advanced
Advanced level is a PSU officer who has demonstrated great trust and great use of PSU assets in the right situations, they have received training in the use of the beanbag launcher and house raiding scenarios.
Bean Bag Launcher
PSU/Riot Clothing
Riot gear may only be worn by an officer who has received Basic training and and a PSU deployment has been authorised. Such authorisation may be given in the following circumstances:
The incident of High public disorder or expected High public disorder;
Officers attending an operation deemed to be medium risk or higher;
You are defending a Police Station.
PSU officers have access to 2 helmets:
Blue NATO riot helmet.
Red NATO commander helmet.
Each deployment will have an incident commander assigned, who will wear the red helmet. You may have more than one incident commander if there is a need.
PSU Assets
PSU Van
Vapid Speedo Express
Speed: 115MPH
Seats: 6
Basic patrol vehicle.
Water Cannon
Speed: 70MPH
Seats: 4
The water cannon may only be deployed in the most high-risk circumstances and as such required the authorisation PSU SGT -> Response Command. This authorisation should be taken note of either in writing or through other evidential types such as BWV.
When transporting the water cannon, an escort of 1 or more marked cars using lights and sirens is required. The Water Cannon is also equipped with lights and Sirens for dispersal needs.
When a water cannon is deployed it must have at least 2 officers inside it at all times unless one is injured in which case the other officer should aim to get the asset to safety.
Shorts bursts are only to be used after proper prior warnings to remove individuals from the top of the water cannon.
Equipment issued to Level 1 & 2 PSU officers
The bean bag launcher is provided to trusted officers in PSU that display a strong knowledge of the use of force and have a high understanding of PSU policy and tactics. They will be deemed advanced trained.
It is to be used for medium/high-risk property warrants where and when manning a cordon for incidents of high or expected high public disorder. It can also be pulled out to protect a Police Station.
Carry is only to be authorised by PSU SGT -> PSU Trainers -> Response Command -> Any Sgt+ with advanced Training/ Response sergeant.
Discharge of the baton launcher on a deployment does not require authorisation, however - officers must be prepared to answer to commands when asked about their discharge. Any action found to be classed as misuse of force will be met with disciplinary action.
The Smoke Launcher can be carried by anyone trained in the basic level of PSU. It is authorised to be carried as part of a deployment or if deemed necessary by the PSU Sgt -> Response Command.
An angle grinder may be issued to an advanced PSU officer who has received MOE training by a Sergeant+ to allow them to gain entry to a property or storage container. When this equipment is issued it should be noted down who the issuing sergeant was as well as the officer it was issued to. Once the incident has concluded the angle grinder should be returned to the police armoury immediately.
Pro-active carry of the angle grinder is only authorised for PSU Sergeants, Response Command and POLCOM.
Basic PSU trained officers may carry tear gas if authorised to do so by a deployment.
Tear gas may only be used if the incident commander authorises it and they may only do so if:
There is a serious threat to public order or the safety of officers by multiple individuals;
A verbal warning has been given that tear gas will be used.
Once the incident has been concluded the tear gas must be returned to the armoury immediately.
Never tear gas without proper prior warnings
PSU Deployment
PSU may be deployed in any of the following circumstances:
The incident of High public disorder or expected High public disorder;
Officers attending an operation/warrant deemed to be a medium/high risk;
The above types of deployments and all other types of deployment can be authorised by any response Command or PSU Sgt > PSU Trainer -> Response Sgt-> any INSP+ they must however also have the basic Public Order Training to authorise a deployment.
The only others who can authorise a deployment is a Chief Inspector+ within any division if they have also obtained the Level 2 Public Order Training.
A deployment can be stopped at any time by an officer one rank superior to the one authorising or Frontline Command (if they have basic or advanced PSU training).
RPU/CID/Firearms /Frontline PC - Sgt (excluding Response Sgt): Cannot authorise PSU Deployment
Incident Report
Once PSU has been asked to deploy an incident report must be created using the following structure:
PSU Deployment - [SITUATION] - [Date]
Authorising officer:
Rationale:
Level 1 Officers:
Level 2 Officers:
Level 3 Officers:
Smoke Launcher: Yes/No
Authorised by:
Tear Gas: Yes/No
Authorised By:
Baton Launcher: Yes/No
Authorised By:
Water Cannon: Yes/No
Authorised By:
AFTER ACTION REPORT
Incident Commander:
Incident Details:
Tactics Used:
Smoke Launcher: Yes/No
Baton Launcher: Yes/No
Tear Gas: Yes/No
Water Cannon: Yes/No
Incident Commander
Once PSU has been authorised to deploy, an incident commander should be appointed. This will generally be the PSU Lead, failing this moving to PSU trainers before Sergeants with Level 1 or 2 (1 taking priority). However anyone who wants to step up may do so. Incident Commander uses the callsign RX-0, along with any other officers with them.
Requesting Authorisation
If you are requesting authorisation to carry a specific piece of equipment or requesting a deployment of any kind you should approach the following people first. PSU Lead -> Response Command -> PSU Trainer -> Anyone at the rank/requirement to authorise as per context between 6.0 and onwards. This order is always followed, especially for remote authorisation (Out of game).
Deployment and permissions can be given through Discord with the correct info however ensure you tag @PSU Command & @Support Command who will be required to authorise this.
Full authorisation structure
Deployments - PSU Sgt> Response Command > PSU Trainer > Inspector with Level 1 training (advanced) -> Response SGT
Carrying Of The Following:
Angle Grinder - PSU Sgt -> Sub Unit Insp -> Response Command -> Any Inspector+ with min basic Training.
Smoke Launcher - PSU Sgt -> Sub Unit Insp -> PSU Trainers -> Response Command -> Any Inspector+ with min basic Training -> Any Sergeant with min basic.
Tear Gas - PSU Sgt -> PSU Trainers -> Sub Unit Insp -> Response Command -> Any Inspector+ with min basic Training -> Any Sergeant with min basic.
Water Cannon - PSU Sgt -> Sub Unit Insp -> Response Command
Bean Bag Launcher - PSU Sgt -> Sub Unit Insp -> PSU Trainers -> Response Command -> Any Sergeant+ with advanced Training
Helmet Armour - PSU Sgt -> Sub Unit Insp -> Response Command
Ensure the above structure is followed at all times. Working from first to last.
To Note - Response Command (Insp+) and PSU Command can assume command at any time they deem it necessary to overwrite any of the above as this asset falls under Frontline Command
By joining the PSU Team & receiving this training on any level you are agreeing to this policy & any changes that may come of it. If at any point you are found to be in breach of this policy, disciplinary action can/will be taken.
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