LSPD Standard Operating Procedures 

Introduction

Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this document. We guarantee it will help you further understand your duties as a member of the LSPD. As a officer you are held to the highest standard of any officer of the law. You are expected to set an example for the officer and for the rest of the community. To do this we have a strict set of rules that officers must abide by. Below you will find those rules and anything else to help you along your journey. Welcome to the Team.

Section 2 - Department Structure

2.1 -  Department Rank Structure

Chief

Assistant Chief

Deputy Chief

Captain

Department High Command

Lieutenant

Department Senior Patrol Supervisor

Sergeant

Department Patrol Supervisor

Corporal

Department Patrol Officers

Officer III

Officer II

Officer I

Cadet

*Bolded ranks indicate supervisors with in the LSPD Chain Of Command*

2.2 - Chain of Command

The Chain of Command is the order of which you are to follow regarding any questions or concerns you may have starting with Corporal and working up one rank at a time when the previous is unsure how to help you and permits it. Allow your direct  supervisor to assist you. DO NOT go directly to the Commissioner for all issues. We have Corporals, SGTs, LTs, CPTs, and Majors for a reason. These officers will happily assist you 

• Failure to comply with the Chain of Command will result in disciplinary consequences.

2.3 - Rank Descriptions and Responsibilities

Chief

• Manages Department as a whole

• Ensure everyone is doing their job/duties

• Improves the department

• Has final say in regards to promotions

ASSISTANT cheif

• Ensure others below him/her is doing their job/duties

• Scheduling meetings & bringing forward new ideas for the department.

• Coordinating community policing / face of the department to the public.

• Head FTO of the Department. 

• Coordinating community policing / face of the department to its personnel. 

• Oversees the hiring and training of FTOs.

• Ensures everyone is receiving interviews/training.

• Oversees the issuance of promotions.

deputy chief

• Assistant to the Head FTO.

• Works closely with Head FTO to ensure applications / interviews / and training are organized and completed in a timely manner.

• In charge of Scheduling Interviews between High Command and prospective candidates.

• In charge of scheduling Academy Training. 

• In charge of hiring and training FTOs.

• Ensures everyone is receiving interviews/training.

Captain

• Ensures everyone is receiving interviews/training.

• Works closely with Head FTO to ensure applications / interviews / and training are organized and completed in a timely manner.

• Take care of assigned units.

• Coordinating meetings with lower ranking members of the department.

• Can suspend or strike people.

• Receives weekly performance reviews on all officers.

• Receives and administers all promotion recommendations.

Lieutenant

• Leads patrol with supervising assigned units & any units that are 10-8 unless their LT is on duty.

• Can strike people if needed.

• Ensures SOPs are being followed.

• Reviews performance evaluations on a weekly basis.

• Oversees promotion recommendations for all junior officers.

Sergeant

• During patrols make sure officers are following SOPs.

• First to respond to a 10-71 supervisor call.

• Supervises all assigned units.

• Performs performance evaluations on a weekly basis of their assigned callsigns.

Corporal

• During patrols make sure officers are following SOPs.

• Responsible for maintaining professionalism among Officers

• Supervises all assigned units.

• Ensure ranks below are following SOPs.

officer II+

• Responsible for maintaining professionalism among junior Officers.

• Ensures all Officers are cooperating within the department and helping junior Officers.

• Responsible for patrolling AOP and general law enforcement duties as assigned by a supervisor.

officer I

• The backbone of the department.

• Responsible for patrolling AOP and general law enforcement duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Ensure Cadets are adhering to policies and assists with arrest and prison transports.

Cadet

• Responsible for patrolling AOP and general law enforcement duties as assigned by supervisor

• Responsible for learning proper techniques, procedures and policies

• Will make stops, detain subjects and arrests.

• Must have completed 6 hours of Ride-Along time with FTO to be eligible for promotion to Officer I.

• CAN NOT PATROL SOLO until signed off by an FTO.

Section 3 - Vehicle, Uniform and Weapon Structure

3.1 - Vehicles Structure

At this time, all vehicles are opened to everyone, except for the Tahoe (reserved for K9) and HEAT/BRAVO vehicles (unless certified). Each officer is allowed up to 2 vehicles, and 1 additional for their respective subdivision. The only time an exception can be made to the vehicle structure is for Officers active in a Subdivision or prior authorization from the Chief or Assistant Chief.

The following are requirements of ALL Officers:

• Performance modifications are recommended. Bulletproof tires are recommended. NOS is prohibited.

• Ensure You Have A Clean Vehicle.

• Repair vehicles at a mechanic at all times, unless not available.

• ALWAYS lock your vehicles. Strikes will be given if your vehicle is stolen, or if equipment goes missing from your trunk or glovebox.

3.1.1 - Vehicle Destruction

If a LSPD vehicle is destroyed, you are required to contact a supervisor and let them know about the situation. The supervisor will take care of everything from there and can force you into a 10-12 with another Officer. Failure to report to a supervisor about a destroyed vehicle will result in disciplinary actions.

3.2 - Uniform Structure

The uniform is to be worn as set forth by your chain of command. 

Variations of uniform policy are to be approved by High Command only. 

3.3 - Weapon Structure

All Officers will carry a Flashlight, Nightstick, Handcuffs, Radio, Taser, and a Service Pistol w/ Flashlight on their Duty Belt. All Officers will keep either a Carbine Rifle w/ Flashlight OR Pump Shotgun w/ Flashlight in their vehicle’s weapon rack located in the front seating row. Officers will also keep the following in their vehicles trunk at all times: Flares, Jerry Can, Fire Extinguisher.

Section 4 - Policing Policies and Procedures

4.1 - Traffic Control / Traffic Stops

4.1.1 - 10-11 Traffic Stop Sequence 

A 10-11 is a standard traffic stop in which you are pulling over a vehicle for ANY reason.

• Primary Responsibilities

• Radio dispatch that you are on a 10-11 and give dispatch location of stop, description of vehicle and number of individuals in car  

  • • Ex: Dispatch, 100,  I’m on a 10-11 on E. Joshua rd.  NE with a four door lifted truck.  Occupied times one.

• If There Is Multiple Occupants: 2 or more - Call for 10-32 (additional officers)

• When There Is One Occupant or Once Your Additional Unit Arrives You Are To:

• Approach vehicle from safety

• Ask them to turn off the engine and roll down the window 

  • • Ex: Sir/Ma’am can you go ahead and turn off your engine and roll down your window

• Identify yourself properly 

  • • Ex: Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening my name is Officer Wilkerson of the Los Santos Police Department

• Explain why you are stopping them 

  • • Ex: The reason I’m pulling you over today is, you just ran three stop signs while traveling 30 mph over the limit

• Ask them for their License, Insurance and Registration and tell them to verify the name.

  • • Ex: May I have your License, proof of registration and proof of insurance. 

• Go to your vehicle and either enter the name in the CAD or radio dispatch or another officer to look in the CAD

• Return the items and either issue ticket, warning or initiate arrest according to the information given from name search

• If clean - issue warning/ticket

• If not clean - call for an additional unit or supervisor and initiate detainment and arrest

• When arresting/detaining

• Read them their rights when you cuff them

• Search them before placing them in the vehicle

• Search suspect’s vehicle before calling to have it towed

• Take suspect directly to the office and use holding cells to finish paperwork and send to jail

• Clear the scene and return 10-8 (on duty)

4.1.2 - Code 5 Felony Traffic Stop

Felony stops usually occur when a warrant is listed for the owner of a vehicle that has been pulled over. The procedure requires using a minimum of 3 units for one occupant.

The two primary units will perform an upside down V Formation towards the vehicle depending on the street makeup, in order to use their vehicles for cover if needed. While the third positions for a chase. If the vehicle decides to flee then 2 additional units on scene may attach. If the criminals request backup then PD may as well.

Should there be more than one occupant request an additional to assist with 3 total units in a W formation with all cars facing the vehicle to provide cover. Officers' setup in formation will be required to coordinate lethal and non-lethal options. The primary unit will be required to call out to the driver and announce their name & badge number along with specific commands (ensure Shouting):

• "Driver open your window, shut off the engine, remove the key and put your hands in the air"

• "With one hand throw the keys out the window, and using said hand open the door and step out facing away from us"

• "Looking through your eyes walk backwards to the sound of my voice, with your hands up"

Once the suspect has reached a safe distance from the officers to approach, a separate officer who was not issuing the commands will go in and cuff the individual and move them to a safe location from the road. All officers not going for cuffs should have guns/tasers aimed on the suspect to ensure safety. Should a second occupant be present, place the first in a cruiser to ensure they do not run away and repeat the process with basic commands of opening the window and using their hand to open the door, etc.

4.1.3 - 10-80s

1. Primary Unit:

Solely responsible for maintaining a safe distance from the suspect’s vehicle but also maintaining eyes at all times.

2. Secondary Unit: 

Responsible for radio communications. Will inform dispatch of location and direction of travel during the pursuit. Important to relay information such as 10-50s and status of vehicle conditions. Such as if it is smoking and may possibly be disabled soon.

3. Tertiary/ 3rd Unit: 

Following the secondary unit at a safe distance to take over as secondary and comms if primary or secondary were to fall out of the chase. May also be used as traffic control and block off additional suspect vehicles from interfering with pursuit.

4. Parallel Unit: 

Optional 4th- 6th UNITS (still follow Officer numbers rules) to run parallel to the pursuit. Looking to redirect, cut off or block off the route the suspect is taking. This unit is not directly involved in the pursuit but its goal is to anticipate the direction of travel and to intercept when necessary. Trying to block off alleyways or get ahead to spike the road for example.

• Vehicle pursuits require coordination, and as such will constitute a priority on the channel allowing for communication of involved and attaching units. Remember Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Parallel roles are important; do not cut off your fellow officers to gain the Primary position

• The secondary unit or Air-1 will give directions.  Utilize your GPS blip on the screen to give updates to the current road and direction of travel.

• Only a supervisor can authorize pursuit ending techniques such as roadblocks, grapplers, spike strips or PIT maneuvers. These are not to be deployed at will, and misuse will result in disciplinary action.

• If shots are fired during a pursuit, back off to a safe distance and follow safely. 

• Do not utilize oncoming lanes unless absolutely necessary and the primary officer reserves the right to call off pursuits if it becomes too dangerous to LEO or civilian life.

• If a pursuit gets too dangerous, the primary unit, a supervisor or Air-1 can call in tracking mode. This means that all units should reduce to Code 2 and back off to a safe distance.

• When an officer gets injured or is in a traffic collision, the last unit needs to break off and assist the injured officer. Unless additional units are nearby. 

• When a suspect drops an item or leaves a vehicle, the last unit is to secure this object or vehicle.

No vehicle at any time that is not equipped with a push bar should be in the primary position unless they are a HEAT unit and/or the vehicle is too fast for the others to keep up that are equipped with push bars. Should you be on a 10-11 and the vehicle takes off, immediately call for additional units and include the make of the model/color, occupants, and direction of travel in your traffic. 

Should your vehicle not be fast enough radio to a unit in the pursuit that has a better performance and request for them to take over primary and pass on the left while moving to the right to give them space to take over the pursuit. The secondary unit will always take comms to give turn-by-turn direction unless A-1 is present and capable to do so.

4.1.4 - PIT Maneuver

If during a 10-80 the chase has gone on for an extended period of time and public damages are building, a supervisory rank can call for a PIT maneuver if a vehicle that is equipped with a push bar is in the pursuit. Doing a PIT can be dangerous for both parties if not done properly and in a contained area. Initiating at high speeds or in a high traffic area can have life threatening consequences on both sides.

This MUST be requested over the radio to a supervisory rank for approval. Should the primary unit be of such rank or decide it will occur, they must advise the pursuit team of what is planned. DO NOT attempt to PIT a vehicle near a cliff or anywhere that could cause excessive injury to civilians inside or out of the vehicle. 

Vehicles initiating the procedure must be equipped with a push bar and will aim to bump near the back tire side of the vehicle in order to cause a loss of control (ie. spin the car out). When PIT is successful and if possible all available units should move in to wedge the vehicle into submission.

4.1.5 - APET (Rolling Roadblock)

If a pursuit is slow enough and low violence, it is possible to use this technique to bring a pursuit to an end. It is only to be conducted with supervisor approval, and the following conditions must be met:

• Weather: As long as you are able to see a reasonable distance (for safety, no heavy fog).

• Traffic: Light traffic conditions in the immediate area of the maneuver, only due to the unpredictable nature of the suspects.

• Can be used instead of a normal road block, but other methods must be used/failed or deemed inappropriate to use (hostage etc.)

• Sufficient officer presence for the maneuver and back-up.

• The suspect has not fired a firearm or similar devices at officers.

4.1.6 - Spike Strips

Spike Strips may be deployed on a fleeing vehicle under the following conditions:

• No hostages are present in the vehicle.

• The road conditions are safe, it isn’t raining and traffic is light.

• Be conscious of where the spiked vehicle will go after it loses control, do not spike people into gas stations or off cliffs.

• Ensure your position of deployment is safe and secure and you are protected from any impacts or engagement to the best of your ability.

4.1.7 - Panic Button / Officer in Distress

When a panic button is pressed by an officer, this initiates an automatic Dispatch notification. Any available officers at the time on the call are to respond to the distress call CODE-3. When the first units arrive on scene they need to advise if any further units are needed for the call.

Ensure force is matched when arriving on scene, just because an Officer may be distressed / down does not allow for elevated force unless appropriate criteria is met (3:1 ratio, or circling cars firing on officers).

4.1.8 - Scene Coordination

When an active scene takes place that requires law enforcement mobilization, an officer will take scene command. (If a supervisor is present, this will usually be them). This individual identified as scene commander will issue instructions to ensure the efficient resolution of the scene. If a supervisor isn’t present, then the first responding officer will take command. 

When this is occurring, it is vital that radio traffic be kept to only essential traffic, and more essential than normal that 3-5 seconds are held between communications to make sure traffic is clear, and not cluttered. Do not panic, do not shout where possible, clear coms results in a coordinated scene.

Scene priorities include:

Containment - ensuring that suspects are not able to flee the scene and endanger further civilian life.

Time - Containing a scene provides law enforcement time to safely resolve the incident.

Measured response - Time permits a coordinated response from law enforcement to enact a solution.

Control - It is our job as officers to maintain control of any situation. This is not only vital for the safety of the officers on scene but also for suspects and the public. 

Target Identification

When involved in an incident, ensure you are always identifying targets. It is your responsibility to ensure you are utilizing force against the correct persons. Coordinate with other LEO on the scene and ensure you identify them before firing.

**The sole identifying factor of a suspect can not be based on voice alone.** 

When moving through an area with an obstructed view, or a building, immediately call ‘BLUE’ when seeing another LEO to ensure they know you are friendly. (Be mindful of voice radius)

If you cannot safely take a shot because of; obstructed visibility, presence of hostages, or other contributing factors, HOLD FIRE.

It is safer to wait than to accidentally engage a hostage, civilian, or LEO.

Locals are considered civilians and the use of force against them follows the same principle.

Do not get tunnel vision within a scene, always keep situational awareness of the larger picture. Always ensure you are aware of your surroundings at all times, what is in front of, behind, or near a target or friendly unit.

Ensure at all times you are considering cover… not firing is a lot safer when you have somewhere to hide from the bullets.

4.1.9 - Officer Discretion

As a Law Enforcement Officer, you hold a lot of power in your hands. Circumstances depending, you are able to utilize your best judgment to resolve a situation the best way you feel. In non-felony cases, or in cases without a direct victim that wishes to press charges, you may reduce a charge to a citation in lieu of arrest (A fine, with no jail time that still counts as the charge) or a warning, written or verbal for what took place.  Remember that civilians have lives, and our charges can change the path of their life. Accidents happen. Do your best to get the sentencing and fines done as quickly as possible so the civilian may return to their day to day life. Use your judgment, and be a human being.

4.1.10 - Civilian Ride Along Policy

No Civilian Ride Alongs, unless permitted by High Command.

4.2 - Robbery Scene Police Response Procedures

4.2.1 - Robbery Scene Police Response Numbers

• • ATM Robberies & Drug Sales (Smash & Grabs) 

    • Max 3 Cops

    • Max 2 Crims in 1 Car 

    • Officers must witness the crime in order to arrest the individual.

• Stores and House Robberies

  • Max 3 Cops

  • Max 2 Crims in 1 getaway vehicle.

• Bank Truck Robberies

  • Max 5 Cops

  • Max 4 Crims in 2 Motorcycles and 1 Car/Truck or 2 Cars/Trucks.

• Jewelry Store Robberies / Beta Bank Robberies

  • Max 5 Cops

  • Max 4 Crims, Can have 1 outside eyes w/ 3 inside, in 1 Getaway vehicle

• Fleeca Banks Robberies / Humane Labs Heist

  • Max 5 Cops w/ 1 Getaway vehicle, Max 6 Cops w/ 2 Getaway vehicle 

  • Max 4 Crims, Can have 1 outside eyes, with up to 2 Getaway vehicles

• Pacific Standard Bank Heist

  • Max 9 Cops w/ 1 Getaway vehicle, Max 10 Cops w/ 2 Getaway vehicle 

  • Max 8 Crims or 6 Crims w/ up to 2 Outside eyes with up to 2 Getaway vehicles

• Oil Rig Heist

  • Max Response All PD on Duty.  

  • Max 8 Crims 

• Collection of Illegal Materials

  • Max 4 Cops

  • Max 4 Crims in 2 Cars

• All Other Heist

  • Max 9 Cops w/1 Getaway vehicle, Max 10 Cops w/2 Getaway vehicle 

  • Max 8 Crims or 6 Crims w/ Up to 2 Outside eyes with up to 2 Getaway vehicles

**These Rules can be added to, adjusted or altered at any time. This list needs to be checked every day before flying into the server.**

**Stay in character, if a government issue arises, finish the scene!! After the scene, submit a report if needed!!**

4.3 - Non Lethal Weapon Usage

4.3.1 - Tasers

Officers on duty carry taser devices. This tool is considered less than lethal but not entirely non-lethal due to inherent risks to health, location of prong strike, and the situation the subject is in.

⦁ When preparing to tase a subject, officers should issue a warning to the effect of  “If you do not comply, I will tase you.”

⦁ When a taser is deployed, officers should, when possible, declare ‘taser taser taser’ before firing. 

⦁ No subject should be tased in the water at any depth, edges of rooftops (or when running/walking towards an edge) or near slopes or drops.

Due to the limitation on cartridges you carry, tasers should be preferentially used as a compliance tool, not the first method of stopping foot pursuits. Tasers provide us with a vital tool that allows us to disarm subjects with edged or blunt weapons without using lethal force; it is ideal to save your cartridges for these cases where a life might be saved rather than someone running. 

4.3.2 - Situations Voiding the 30 Second Timer

• Attempting a separate crime in front of you. (Trying to steal a vehicle) 

• Attempting to go up a ladder to create a "choke point" at the top. 

• Taking a direct path to a waterway. Never fire a Taser at a suspect in the water once he/she is in the water

4.4 - Miranda Rights

After arresting or detaining someone first thing you must always read them their Miranda Rights, As such 

“You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you by the state. Do you understand these rights as I have read them to you today?” Afterwards you are clear to ask any questions that are lawful.

**Miranda Rights must be read to every suspect that is being arrested.**

4.5 - Frisking/Searching

When you arrest or detain an individual with probable cause present you will always read them their Miranda Rights first. When you are searching a person’s pockets you will say, “Do you have anything on you that will poke me, stick me, or harm me in any way? Or something I should know about?” Afterwards you may search them with or without an answer from them if they choose not to speak. Should a bag be present, proceed to search it and place it back on their person.

Anytime a hostage is released from a situation they should be detained, rights read, and searched to ensure nothing was placed on their persons. Should they have items / weapons they cannot explain then proceed to further law enforcement protocols.

4.6 - Arrest / Citation Records

Note: All transportation of suspects is conducted routinely. Advise lights and/or sirens and obeying traffic laws on the return to your respective department locations. Entering intersections slow down and proceed when clear. (When approaching intersections when running lights or not, confirm the area is clear and chirp sirens or use your horn to ensure your presence is known prior to passing through)

It is important for officers to maintain arrest and citation records to provide an accurate criminal record for civilians. When a civilian is given a citation, written warning or arrested, the information about that citation or arrest needs to be inputted into the MDT system.

Note: You must acquire the person’s details, either through the information they give to you, ID documents, or fingerprints if they have a criminal record. You cannot solely identify them by asking their full name as it will lead to a potential lawsuit, if they are in fact falsifying their identity. Advisement to finger print any suspect that does not already have a photo on their file to ensure proper identity is obtained, and add a photo where missing.

Utilize the Penal Code to find the correct charges to apply to the arrested party, ensure you are expedient in your charging process, keeping a civilian in the cells for an extended time isn’t fair to them. Write your report after the suspect has been sent to jail, use jot notes if needed to retain the prior information needed to write it. Suspects' time starts as soon as they are put into the jail cell. If you need help with charges, ask other officers or supervisors.

Ensure that an arrested party is properly searched for illegal items or weapons and uncuffed before you send them to prison. Search them again if you are not sure if they are clear before uncuffing them!

Every arrest and citation filed in the CAD/MDT should have officer notes attached.  BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE!

Ensure you have the evidence to charge a person correctly before charges are filed and they are sent to jail, once they begin serving their sentence, no charges may be added or changed unless it falls under a special circumstance and is warranted by a member of High Command (Ex. RICO cases). Be sure to notify the individual of their charges, how much their fine is and the length of their jail sentence.  Be sure to notify the individual that the bus has arrived before sentencing them to jail.

Example:

Charges: Felony Evading, Possession of an Illegal Weapon, Attempted Murder of a LEO, Brandishing a Firearm, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Driving, could be added on if wanted

“John Doe was caught after a 10-80 began in the area of 'intersection/postal' in which he drove recklessly until the pursuit ended at 'intersection/postal', he also fired upon officers with an illegal pistol (make) from the vehicle (model & PLATE#).” Vehicle was/was not owned by the suspect. 

Ensure reports are detailed appropriately and any/all evidence is written in the report and stored in the proper location. Include areas of incident and other officers on scene. Rushed reports often lack important information, which can only assist lawyers when civilians attempt to sue the departments due to lack of proper documentation.

Section 5 - Be On the Lookout (BOLO) & Arrest Warrants

A BOLO is a description in the MDT of a person, vehicle, or property. These notes are visible to all officers to be on the lookout for them. Criteria for BOLOs are listed below. If the criteria cannot be met, the BOLO cannot be submitted in the system.

If a suspect is not already in custody, the officer can submit a warrant through the MDT. This needs to be done within 24 hours after the crime occurred.

Should an ID not be obtained for a vehicle or individual than a BOLO can only be used for questioning purposes. However if multiple offenses occur at separate intervals and the vehicle has not been reported stolen(and proved) then it can be used as more concrete evidence and the owner of the vehicle can be charged for the crimes that were committed, whether they admit to them or not and can advise them to seek a lawyer. 

Vehicle owners are responsible for the safeguard of their possessions and will be associated to them if enough crimes occur with their property involved

In this instance detailed reports are what make the difference and BOLO's can also be escalated to Warrants.

For any form of BOLO/ Warrant you should add your badge number & name / division at the end so officers know who to contact for additional information.

Section 6 - Off-Duty Time

6.1 - Going Off-Duty

If you decide to go off duty in the city for any reason you need to change into civilian clothing and may only carry your police issued radio and pistol. The rest of our police issued items aka your handcuffs, Rifle, Shotgun, Taser etc need to be placed in your personal wall locker located in the locker room located in the first floor of MRPD. You must always conduct yourself in a professional manner. When you are off duty, you must obey all city laws and traffic laws etc. When you are off duty you have no law enforcement powers and are not covered by department insurance to act in that capacity. At no point should you interfere with or inject yourself into a scene being handled by on duty personnel and should follow all their instructions. Remember they are your colleagues and you are  a law abiding citizen, you wouldn’t argue or interfere.

Badges are not to be worn off duty unless on an active crime scene or incident, to do so randomly out shopping is unrealistic. While we do not prohibit the wearing of department t-shirts off duty, be aware that this can potentially make you a target for kidnapping or violence. 

Note, that you can and will be reprimanded for any offenses conducted off duty if you commit crimes and or lose your driver's license due to traffic infractions.

Section 7 - Drug Protocol

7.1 Discovery of Evidence

If caught, photographic evidence must be passed to a forensics division Lead. Once approved by a forensic division lead, and with enough evidence, a File will be made for the Person and/or location.

7.2 Acquiring The Evidence

Acquiring the evidence includes but is not limited to:

• Responding to drug selling calls.

• Responding to Shots Fired and Ongoing GTA calls

• Arresting someone for a crime not related to drugs but finding drugs in the suspect’s possession.

7.3 Documenting The Evidence

After acquiring the evidence, pictures must be taken of the evidence in the possession of the suspect(s) along with the suspect’s ID and location (when applicable).

Section 8 - Strike System

8.1 - Strike System

In order for the San Andreas Law Enforcement Divisions to continue to be efficient, we use a strike system to enforce our SOP's and let officers realize what will happen if a rule is broken.

The strike system works like this

• 3 Strikes and you’re out

• Strike 1: Written Warning

• Strike 2: Demotion OR Removal

• Strike 3: Removal

These strikes may be removed after a certain amount of time by the Department Heads if they deem it is necessary.

Section 9 - Promotions / Demotions

9.1 - Promotions

Every rank in the Departments has minimum requirements to be promoted. Supervisors in the departments monitor and report anyone who has met the requirements to High Command for promotion. Department Heads have the right to hold a promotion at their discretion.

Every Rank in the Departments will come with its own set of important responsibilities. Promotions will be given based on activity level, general knowledge of policing, and RP.

Do not ask for promotions. Asking for promotions may lead to a demotion or disciplinary actions.

9.2 - Demotions / Removal From Department

The Department Heads have the right to demote an officer if any of the policies are broken or at their discretion. Department Heads have the right to demote an officer if they do not meet professional standards set by the department.

Section 10 - LOA / Inactivity 

10.1 - LOA / Inactivity

Please reach out to your Command staff if you need a leave of absence. If you are absent for seven days without prior approval you could be fired and removed off the roster. We understand that ‘IRL’ comes first but please let us know. Once removed only a Department Head can grant you an exception to the rule. Please know that this is an exception not the rule. 

Section 11 - Tips / Miscellaneous

• No Stalking - Do not needlessly follow a civilian without reasonable suspicion in the hope they will break the law.

• Don’t assume every civilian is a criminal - Many are living a normal legal life.

• Always try to de-escalate (calm down) instead of escalating a situation - Polite, Firm language will elicit more compliance than threats and anger.

• Professionalism at all times. Do not lower yourself to the criminals level - We follow the laws of the state and do not cut corners.

• Maintain confidence and control when talking to individuals or suspects - Maintaining control does not necessarily mean detaining an individual.  Maintaining can be obtained verbally at times as well.  

• Any cash, dirty, or cold hard cash over $100k can be confiscated and subject to investigation. When discovered, notify any CID units on duty for investigation.

• Arresting officers must stay with the suspect until they are fully booked. Book first, fill out your report after.