DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Winter Uniform Structure ❄️

• In correspondence with the weather changes, we'd like to remind all officers that the winter uniform structure has been in effect since November 2, 2025. Ensure your uniform complies with current standards for appearance during colder weather operations. All details can be found within our Uniform Structures; however, Class C usage is prohibited.

District Assignments

• Officers are reminded to properly use Channel Groups on Teamspeak3 when in the RTO frequencies. There are channel groups set up for each agency, and officers are required to assign themselves to the proper channel group that corresponds to their assigned patrol area.

• Officers are required to follow supervisor assignments promptly when distributed. If directed to patrol a certain district, officers must comply. Supervisors will make efforts to rotate officers to each municipality during patrols

• Officers should check in with a supervisor at the start of their patrol to confirm where they’re needed. If a supervisor is unable to reply to your message, just ensure that the municipality with the lowest coverage is covered.

Scene Approach

• Officers are reminded to be aware of their approach based on the type of call — burglaries, disturbances, and high-risk incidents each require different tactics. 

Emergency Responses & Driving

• Officers must reserve emergency responses for situations that truly require them. When possible, officers should be responding under normal driving conditions for safety and realism - not every call response is an emergent response.

Pursuit Policy

• Officers are reminded that even in the event that there is no supervisor available, officers are still responsible for ensuring to pursue for proper reasons and following the pursuit policy.

Department Feedback

• All community members and department members are reminded that we value constructive feedback, and it is highly encouraged. We look forward to hearing and reading your feedback on us so we can make appropriate changes.

  • Department Feedback Form

10-Codes, Radio & Dispatch Awareness

• Officers are reminded that we operate on a mostly plain English-based radio channel. There are minimal amounts of 10 codes that are authorized to be utilized within the RTO channels, if at all. Officers should remain aware of this and ensure they are talking in plain English.

• Please ensure you respond to dispatched calls and monitor your radio at all times. Allow dispatch to assign units to calls as appropriate. 

• Officers must ensure that they identify themselves when responding to calls that come out, such as noise complaints, backup requests, domestic disputes, etc. Whenever an officer responds to a call for service or assistance, they should be calling themselves in route to such call, with the exceptions of priority calls where the radio is held.

Bureau of Professional Development:

• • We have officially completed the transition of taking over the Basic Law Enforcement Training Operations within the community. The Bureau of Professional Development is responsible for hosting the Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery Examinations and the Basic Training Course & Examinations.

  • Any R&T Certified LEO Training Specialist who is interested in continuing to host these operations can reach out to our FTO Coordinator, JJ L. 22.

  • We are always looking for new Field Training Officers! Do YOU want to make a difference in our department? Are you interested in teaching and assisting other officers? This is a great opportunity to show initiative and dedication to the department by becoming a Field Training Officer!

    • Get started on the short application here!

  • We are proud of the work that our Field Training Officers put in each month, which is why we offer special perks and reward opportunities for completing FTO work!

    • All of the available perks and rewards can be found in this infographic!

• Sergeant Entrance Program:

  • Applications for the Sergeant Entrance Program are once again open for qualified Patrol Officer III’s and Senior Patrol Officers. SEP is the ideal pathway for officers looking to step into a leadership role within the Chain of Command. 

  • Individuals receive focused leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and practical resources to excel as a Sergeant. This program features a streamlined enrollment process, leadership-focused OSPs, and access to experienced CoC mentors for guidance through ride-alongs and training.

  • If you are interested, this is your chance to enhance your skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact in the department. Interested officers should review the enrollment requirements and submit their applications promptly, and are encouraged to reach out with any questions about the program or expectations. Apply today!

Bureau of Investigative Services:

• Criminal Investigations Division:

  • November Statistics:

    • 4 Total Cases

      • 1 Open Investigations

      • 2 Closed Investigations; by Arrest Warrant Filed

      • 1 Closed Investigations; by Leads Exhausted

    • Applications are open until December 16th. As a reminder for divisional requirements:

      • Must be the rank of Patrol Officer I or higher.

      • Must have completed all of the Officer Success Programs (OSPs)

      • Must be at least 30 days free of any disciplinary actions from all departments.

      • Must be in good standing with Municipal Police CoC.

        • Are you interested in joining the Criminal Investigations Division? Apply here!

• Youth Violence Strike Force:

  • If you are interested in joining the Youth Violence Strike Force (YVSF), individuals must first apply for the Criminal Investigations Division and then meet the entry-level requirements for YVSF.

    • Entry Requirements:

      • Must be a fully trained and active Criminal Investigations Division Detective.

        • Must maintain an "active" status for a minimum of one (1) cycle.

          • Detectives looking to advance into the YVSF will need to do more than meet the bare minimum activity in CID.

Bureau of Field Services:

• Drone Unit:

  • We're looking forward to applications from committed officers who are interested in joining our specialized unit responsible for operating our drones, keeping our skies safe!

    • Drone Unit Application

      • Must be a full-time Patrol Officer II or higher.

      • Must have all Officer Success Programs completed.

      • Must not have any disciplinary actions within the last thirty (30) days.

• Environmental Police:

  • Our Environmental Police Chain of Command is actively working on the new examinations, hoping to create the most up-to-date training for our division.

  • We're always looking for active and passionate individuals who are interested in enforcing fish & wildlife laws and who love the wilderness! Apply today!

Bureau of Transportation:

• San Andreas Bay Transportation Authority:

  • Applications for the Transit Police are open! Apply today.

• Traffic Enforcement Division:

  • Traffic Enforcement is focusing on increasing the amount of crash investigation reports completed and handled through the division and concentrating on traffic-related operations!