November 2024 Newsletter

Officer Professionalism & Conduct:

• We have seen a decrease in the amount of complaints since August each month, with an approximate decrease of 26.1% over the two-month period. Municipal Police Staff stress the importance of professional conduct in-game and out of game. Officers are reminded that their performance is a reflection of our department as a whole, and on our community. Poor performance or violations of our community rules is not acceptable.

• Officers are reminded to remain in compliance with our Uniform Structures, Vehicle Structures, Jurisdiction Policies, and all other Regulations & Policies at all times while on patrol.

• Officers are encouraged to review our Code of Ethics, Expectations, and Mission Statement of the department and to always ensure our goals as a department are met.

Officer Accountability & Honesty:

• Officers are reminded and asked to uphold their own honesty and to be accountable for their own actions. Our policies and rules are in place for a reason, and officers must abide by them while patrolling as Municipal Police.

  • This includes writing reports for scenes, filing arrest reports, filing use of force and OIS reports!

Call & Emergency Responses:

• Officers are encouraged to read over the Law Enforcement Emergency Response Guide before their next patrol.

• There has been an increase in officers responding to calls with inappropriate codes.

  • Lights and sirens are not required for every call; most service calls can be handled routinely.

    • For example, welfare checks, suspicious persons, and noise complaints can all be classified as code 1 responses.

• Supervisors will be monitoring call responses and cracking down on violations moving forward.

• All units are reminded to call out over the radio when en route to a call.

  • Frequent instances occur where units arrive on the scene without confirming over the radio, leading to multiple units responding independently.

  • Proper communication helps prevent confusion and ensures that officer resources are utilized efficiently.

Pursuit Policy Reminder:

• Officers are reminded of our amended pursuit policy that was announced over the past month, on October 10, 2024.

  • No more than 4 officers and 1 supervisor should be involved in a pursuit unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.

    • Units not directly involved in the pursuit shall attempt to station at intersections ahead of the pursuit to warn traffic and attempt to deploy stop sticks as authorized in this policy. 

  • If you are in a pursuit and observe 4 or more units ahead of you, it is your responsibility to terminate your involvement in the pursuit.

  • Failure to terminate upon a supervisor's request will result in disciplinary action.

• Officers are also reminded that upon initiating a pursuit, the officer must provide details such as;

  • a) reason for pursuit

  • b) description of vehicle & suspect(s)

  • c) condition of the roadway & weather

  • d) number of units involved in the pursuit

Jurisdiction Compliance:

• When officers are active as Housing Police, Sanport, or University PD, please adhere to the following:

  • Do not respond to calls outside of your primary jurisdiction. Responding outside your designated area is a violation of policy.

  • The only exceptions to this rule are designated all calls issued by a Municipal Police Supervisor, State Police Supervisor, or Dispatcher.

Radio Transmissions:

• Please allow 3-5 seconds between radio transmissions if you do not have priority traffic.

• There have been incidents where officers on traffic stops faced violent attacks and were unable to provide callouts due to non-priority transmissions cluttering the air.

• Officers are advised to attempt to minimize wording in callouts by cutting out filler words. This reduces the time taken for communications and enhances clarity.

Bureau of Professional Development:

• • We're looking for dedicated and motivated individuals looking to make a big difference in our community and our department! Do you like meeting new officers? Are you interested in making new friends along the way? This is the perfect opportunity for you to become a field training officer!

    • Take a couple of moments and fill out the application here!

  • Officers involved in our Bureau of Professional Development get access to special perks and reward opportunities!

    • Check out the rewards & perks in this infographic!

  • One on One (1 on 1) sessions are available for officers who have difficulty passing tests or need further or additional accommodations in the testing processes for our Municipal Police trainings, like the Advanced Training Course (ATC) or Officer Success Programs (OSPs). Officers must test at least three (3) times prior to scheduling a one-on-one session for failure to pass; specific accommodations for individuals with reading or comprehension accommodation requirements can be scheduled separately.

  • Officers who fail the Advanced Training Course are encouraged to during the twenty-four (24) hour cooldown period between examinations to review the materials, including the ATC Slideshow, the Regulations Manual, Policy Book, and other Law Enforcement materials.

• Sergeant Entrance Program:

  • SEP is currently open and accepting applications for Senior Patrol Officers who meet the requirements. We’ve recently refined our approach to applications - making the review process under 3 days & providing more structured feedback. If you have any questions, or concerns or are interested in the program; reach out to Matt O. 8! 

Bureau of Investigative Services:

• Are you interested in surveilling gang affiliates in Los Santos? Do you want to go undercover to gather evidence on criminal organizations? The Municipal Police Gang Unit is seeking new members to join our team! We offer a unique role-play experience to all members who have previously not been part of such an investigation division.

  • Must be an Investigator or higher (for at least 30 days) in BIS.

  • Must be free of any disciplinary action for 60 days (VW+)

  • Must be in and remain in good community standing within the community.

    • Apply here today! 

Bureau of Field Services:

• Canine Unit:

  • [Announcement Coming Soon]!

• Drone Unit:

  • Applications are open, which can be found here.

Bureau of Transportation:

• San Andreas Bay Transportation Authority:

  • A reminder to officers and transit officers that Transit Police Investigative Services opened last month, if you are interested, apply now!

  • Are you interested in keeping our transit areas of the Commonwealth safe? If so, apply here today!

• Traffic Enforcement Division:

  • Traffic Enforcement Division applications have re-opened!