Traffic Enforcement Division SOPs

Section 1 - Our Mission 

1.1 - Foundation of TEU 

Traffic and speed enforcement is the core functions of the Traffic Enforcement Unit. Speeding being one of the leading causes of vehicle collisions. The mission of the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) is to act as a deterrent and reactionary force to decrease the amount of speeding vehicles on the roadways of San Andreas. Traffic Enforcement Unit operations utilize specialized patrol vehicles and detection equipment to address general traffic concerns. 

The primary goal of the TEU is to engage speeding vehicles and curb the dangers on the roadways. All members of the TEU must be able to identify different roads and their speed limits with ease, as TUE has jurisdiction across every road in every corner of the state.

TEU Officers are directed to patrol areas experiencing high crash rates and complaints of speed violations. Traffic enforcement activity levels are primarily dictated by staffing levels and the degree to which enforcement personnel are diverted to other irregular assignments that fall within that unit's purview. These other assignments vary in frequency according to need, and include such services as Radar Enforcement, Dignitary Protection, Escorts, Traffic Collisions, and DUI Checkpoints.

1.2 - Enrollment into TEU

Before you can request an assignment to the TEU a officer must have the following prerequisites. 

• Must be a Senior Officer or higher.

• Must have no strikes on their record

• Must have a minimum of 30 duty hours with the department.

• Must have a clean driving record.

Section 2  - Unit Operations 

2.1 - Speed Traps and Radar Enforcement

A speed trap consists of one or two TEU Officer and a group of TEU or regular Officers as chase vehicles.

The success of a speed enforcement program requires careful planning and coordination of Law Enforcement officials. Identifying problem locations that have a high rate of speeding-related traffic collisions is at the heart of an effective speed enforcement program.

The responsibility of the primary TEU Officer is to take up a hidden position near busy roads in order to effectively radar excessive speeders and reckless drivers. The primary TEU unit will call out speeding or reckless drivers to chase units in the area. While the TEU Officer can initiate the traffic stop, it's encouraged to continue monitoring the roadway if you have extra chase resources available – in order to catch multiple offenders.

2.2 - DUI Checkpoints and Enforcement

At the root of keeping the public safe on the roadways of San Andreas, DUI checkpoints are essential in preventing irresponsible drivers from injuring or potentially taking the lives of themselves or citizens around them. Checkpoints are often set up late at night or in the very early morning hours and on weekends, and on holidays associated with parties at which time the proportion of impaired drivers tends to be the highest. Checkpoints are also often set near the exit points of public events where people have been drinking to prevent large numbers of drunk drivers from being released into traffic simultaneously from the event. Officers will be trained on the proper techniques of setting up, communicating, and enforcing DUI checkpoints.

Traffic Enforcement Officers, when available, will be the primary units responsible for handling DUI drivers on scenes. They are also the only units that have a portable breathalyzer in the field and are trained in administering standardized field sobriety tests.

The specialized 2016 FPIU (LEO22) is available as a stationary vehicle for checkpoints. This vehicle is NOT to be used for any purpose other than as a stationary vehicle. The fully marked livery MUST be used.

2.3 - Traffic Collisions (TC)

This is the primary focus of the subdivision. All officers take pride in their situational awareness and their ability to maintain safety and peace for the public within a traffic collision scene. Officers will be informed of the various forms of physical evidence left in and on vehicles after a collision; and to establish an awareness of how to properly locate, interpret, collect, and preserve all the various forms of evidence.

2.4 - Vehicle Persuits

When a Traffic Enforcement unit is active on patrol, the TEU unit should be the primary unit on vehicle pursuits when available. While in pursuit of standard vehicles, Bravo Units must travel at the end of the pursuit. Bravo Units, however, should be taking primary on all motorcycle pursuits (over regular TEU units). Unless there are no other units available, or the pursuit starts from a traffic stop with more than one TEU Officer present, there is to only be one Traffic Enforcement unit per pursuit.

2.5 - MotorBike Unit (Bravo Unit)

TEU Officers may apply to be a part of the Motor Bike Unit. The MotorBike Unit performs a majority of the same functions as a normal TEU Officer, except on a MotorBike. Membership in the unit is optional and requires separate training by a Bravo Trainer. The Motor Unit is not to be used during hazardous weather conditions such as strong rain or snow.

Section 3  - Weapon, Uniform & Vehicle Proceadures

3.1 - Weapon Loadout

All TEU Officers will use the standard weapon loadout of the Los Santos Police Department Weapon SOPs.

Nightstick

Flashlight

Taser

Mace Canister

Combat Pistol

Pump Shotgun 

Carbine Rifle or PDW

3.2 - Uniform Structure

Please refer to the uniform structure bellow for guidance on uniform standards