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Ranks and Responsibilities

Department Rank Structure

Department Command

Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of Police
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant

Watch Commander / Supervisor

Police Sergeant

Junior Supervisors

Corporal

Patrol Force

Senior Officer
Senior Detective
Detective
Patrol Officer 2
Patrol Officer
Cadet

Activity Expectations

Active- Officers are considered Active by default, the requirements are as follows

Patrol at least 5 hours total a week
You are given a grace period of 7 days of complete inactivity before being moved down to inactive.

Part time - Officers can request a part time status through command for a list of reasons, this will reduce the requirements of your activity, however in the process you will forfet some Subdivisions requirements to join. You can apply for part time with the button below. Part Time Officers are expected to put in at least 5 hours every two weeks. Some reasons may include:

Personal Expectation of in head work, school or family requirements
Cousin being active and time consuming
Misc other reasons.

Inactive - Officers are considered inactive after failing to adhere to the guidelines set in Active, or part time, after their grace period expires. This will also forfet special PD events such as Raids and other high interest events.

Once Officers are marked inactive, they will have 14 additional days to regain meeting the requirements listed in Active or Part time, or forfit any Subdivision Certifications.
7 days after your certifications are revoked, you will be Terminated from the LSPD with the chance to reapply. (in total 1 month)

LOA - An officer can request a leave of absence if they are not going to be present for more than 7 days. This is to give notice, so you aren't put on the inactive list, and punished as follows. LOAs can be any amount of time, from a week, to up to 6 months or more depending on the reason given. LOA's for more than 1 month will need to be done through a verbal meeting with a member of command.

Apply for Part Time Status

Apply for Leave of Absence

Callsign Meanings

Adam (A) - Regular Patrol officer, no special divisions or supervisory status

Delta (D) - Full Detective status, authorized as a supervisor when none or available. (Eligible for unmarked patrol when approved)

Kilo (K) - K9 unit, fully certified to patrol without supervision of Senior K9 officer.

Oscar (O) - Command unit. Lieutenant or above.

Romeo (R) - San Andreas Park Ranger unit.

Chain of Command

The Chain of Command begins at the rank of Corporal within the respective officers squad, up to the Chief.
The Chain of Command is a system of individuals and small groups of individuals within the department to help you with any problems and answer your questions.
Failure to comply with the Chain of Command may result in disciplinary action.
Each squad will have a Corporal and a Sergeant within their squad who will act as the first layer of support within the chain of command. If the officer feels that he has not been properly helped then they may then move to the next position in the chain of command until they feel they are properly assisted.

Promotions and Commendations

Promotions will be given to officers who the command feels set themselves apart from other officers in terms of professionalism, maturity, job knowledge, and the strive to want to better the department as a whole.
Every rank in the LSPD will come with its own set of important responsibilities that each officer will be expected to conduct.
Do not ask for promotions. Asking for promotions may lead to a demotion or disciplinary actions.

Some actions are not on the chart, and your supervisor will find a punishment they deem fit for the infraction. This punishment may be overturned by Department Command or by Internal Affairs.

Training and Certification

Officers will have the ability to train and gain Certifications for specific privileges, and departments within the department. Below is the required Rank per certification.

SEU - Officer 2, and complete the course
SWAT - Officer 2, and complete a training and be selected by the captain
CID - Senior Officer, complete Junior Detective training under a senior Detective
ASU - Senior Officer, retain an official FAA certification and complete the course
FTO - Officer 2, complete training
K9 - Officer 2, and complete the extended training process

Demotions and Disciplinary Action

Please Refer to the chart to see an example of infractions and their respective punishments. However, command has the right to escalate and deescalate the punishments given at their descension.

PROCESS FOR APPEAL

In the event that an officer wishes to appeal, there are steps that will be taken in order to allow a fair trial to ensue. The appeal process can be entered only ONCE per disciplinary action received. The steps are as follows:
- The disciplined officer and the issuing supervisor will meet in the office of the Chief of Police and the head of the Officers division.
- FIRST, the supervisor will make his accusations known. The supervisor will describe the actions that led to his decision to issue the disciplinary action.
- THEN, the disciplined officer will share his side of what happened. Remember, it is the disciplined officer’s duty to provide SOLID proof. Witnesses are NOT considered solid proof.
- After both parties have finished, the Chief, the Deputy Chief, the captain. and the department head will discuss the appropriate verdict and will decide the outcome of the situation.
- REMEMBER, once the appeal process is initiated, NO party is allowed to discuss the appeal, the situation surrounding it, or the verdict with anyone unless they are a Sergeant or higher in the LSPD and do not have direct ties to the situation at hand.

Special Divisions

PATROL OFFICER
- Patrol Officers will be charged with the day to day operations of the Department by responding to calls for emergency service and enforcing traffic regulations of the city.

SPEED ENFORCEMENT UNIT (SEU)
- SEU Will be a special driving section who are authorized to utilize vehicles that are faster than the average patrol vehicle. They will mainly be utilized for high speed pursuits that normal PD vehicles would not be able to keep up with.

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM (SWAT)
- SWAT will be a team assembled around the basics of hand to hand combat and weapons tactics. SWAT will be utilized in the situation where heavy weaponry is needed, barricaded suspects, or active shooter situations.
K9 PATROL UNIT
- K9 patrols with a canine counterpart, focusing on drug related calls, traffic stops, and foot pursuits.

GANG INTELLIGENCE UNIT (GIU)
- GIU will focus on gathering intel on known gangs within the city and will work hand in hand with CID to find weapon hideouts or drug locations. To Join the GIU, you must first apply to CID.

CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (CID)
- CID will focus on the criminal investigations of crimes, such as murders, robberies, and hideouts for criminals. CID will work hand in hand with GIU.

AIR SUPERIORITY UNIT (ASU)
- ASU will be trained to fly the LSPD helicopter. ASU will be trained in pursuit tactics and maneuverability of the heli within the city.

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
- FTO’s will be charged with the completion of all training for cadets, and will also lead department training when needed.

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