LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - REGULATIONS

[Steven Adams]

LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

DUTY REGULATIONS:

•  Every officer is required to respect their colleagues, superiors and citizens equally.

•  Every officer is required to execute orders issued by a superior unless they are unlawful.

•  Every officer is required to uphold the department's values to the highest order, and must not abuse their authority or position.

•  Every officer is required to follow the Constitution and the law.

•  Every officer is required to respect, uphold and follow the chain of command.

•  Every officer is required to roleplay to the best of their ability and uphold the highest standards they can.

•  Every officer is required to attempt to partner up when reporting for duty.

•  Every officer is required to follow the community rules.

•  Only personnel holding the rank of Police Captain I+ or higher may address the media on behalf of the Department. Exceptions made if approved by a Captain I+ or above.

•  Personnel must direct the media towards a Police Captain I+ if asked any questions that relate to their duties. Exceptions made if approved by a Captain I+ or above.

•  Every officer is required to ensure the maintenance of their patrol vehicle, by repairing it and refuelling it after use.
    •  If not possible, the officer must return his or her vehicle to a police station and grab a replacement. The original must be respawned as well in the absence of the public.

•  No officer is to reveal confidential information to the public.

•  Every officer is required to identify themselves and provide their badge number when requested.

•  No officer is to misuse the service commands in their possession.

•  Every officer is required to remain professional over the police radio and inter-departmental radios.

•  Every officer is required to prioritize peaceful handling of situations on the field and seek to de-escalate wherever possible.

•  No officer is to portray the Los Santos Police Department in a negative manner.

•  No officer is to behave in a toxic or disrespectful manner towards other players or department personnel in an in-character or out-of-character context.

•  Any officer requested to report for an Internal Affairs interview is required to do so as soon as possible.

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EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS:

All officers of the Los Santos Police Department are equipped with a specific set of equipment tailored to their duties. Depending on the rank and divisional duties of each Officer, these sets of equipment may differ.
The following classes of equipment are recognized by the Department:

•  Marked Duties (Uniformed):
Full police uniform and respective shoulder patches or neck lapels for Lieutenant I+.
Standard issue police Kevlar.
Standard-issue police baton/nightstick.
Standard-issue police pepper spray.
Standard-issue police Taser.
Standard-issue police sidearm: Glock 17, Beretta 9mm, or Smith & Wesson M&P (Desert Eagle)
Standard-issue police shotgun: Remington 870 or Benelli M4 Super 90.
Standard-issue police MP5 submachine gun.
Standard-issue police handcuffs.

•  Unmarked Duties (Plain Clothed and/or Police Detectives)
Suit or other civilian clothing with the officer's badge on their belt or around their neck.
Standard issue police Kevlar.
Standard-issue police baton/nightstick.
Standard-issue police pepper spray.
Standard-issue police Taser.
Standard-issue police sidearm: Glock 17, Beretta 9mm, or Smith & Wesson M&P (Desert Eagle)
Standard-issue police shotgun: Remington 870 or Benelli M4 Super 90.
Standard-issue police MP5 submachine gun.
Standard-issue police handcuffs.



•  Light Tactical (Crime Suppression Unit – Platoon C)
Full police uniform and respective shoulder patches or neck lapels for Lieutenants+.
Standard issue police ballistic vest.
Standard-issue police baton/nightstick.
Standard-issue police pepper spray.
Standard-issue police Taser.
Standard-issue police sidearm: Glock 17, Beretta 9mm, or Smith & Wesson M&P (Desert Eagle)
Standard-issue police shotgun: Remington 870 or Benelli M4 Super 90.
Standard-issue police MP5 submachine gun.
Standard-issue tactical M4A1 carbine rifle.
Standard-issue tactical Remington 700 bolt-action sniper rifle.
Standard-issue police handcuffs.

•  Tactical Wear (Special Weapons and Tactics – Platoon D)
Full D Platoon uniform and S.W.A.T. shoulder patches.
Standard issue tactical ballistic vest.
Standard-issue police baton/nightstick.
Standard-issue police pepper spray.
Standard-issue police Taser.
Standard-issue tactical sidearm: Kimber SAPD SWAT Custom II (Desert Eagle)
Standard-issue police shotgun: Remington 870 or Benelli M4 Super 90.
Standard-issue police MP5 submachine gun.
Standard-issue tactical M4A1 carbine rifle.
Standard-issue tactical Remington 700 bolt-action sniper rifle.
Standard-issue police handcuffs.


Irrespective of rank, all Officers are bound by the following equipment regulations:

•  Officers may only equip a class of equipment that corresponds to their duties.

•  Officers may only drive vehicles that correspond to their duties.

•  Officers must not wear any inappropriate clothing objects as part of their uniform.

•  Officers must always wear an LSPD uniform during day-to-day duties. Exceptions apply during special occasions such as ceremonies, plain-clothed operations or for Detectives on duty.

•  Detectives must follow the Detective Regulations when carrying out their duties.

•  C Platoon Operatives must follow the Crime Suppression Division Regulations when carrying out Light Tactical duties.

•  D Platoon Operatives must follow the Special Weapons and Tactics Regulations when carrying out tactical duties.

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COMMUNICATION REGULATIONS:

Officers must abide by certain regulations concerning communications with other officers and over the emergency radio.

CALLSIGNS:
The Los Santos Police Department uses the following callsigns:

STAFF-1: Chief of Police
STAFF-2: Assistant Chief of Police
STAFF-3: Deputy Chief of Police
STAFF-4: Police Commander

KING-1: Police Captain III
KING-2: Police Captain II
KING-3: Police Captain I
KING-4: Police Lieutenant II
KING-5: Police Lieutenant I

ROBERT-1: Sergeant II
ROBERT-2: Sergeant I

[Driver ID]-WILLIAM-[Passenger ID] OR WILLIAM-[ID]: Police Detectives
GNU-[ID]: Gangs and Narcotics
RHD-[ID] Robbery-Homicide
VICTOR-[ID]: Vice and Major Crimes

[Driver ID]-ADAM-[Passenger ID]: Partnered (two officer patrol) unit.
LINCOLN-[ID]: Solo (single officer patrol) unit.
MARY-[ID]: Motorcycle unit.
X-RAY-[ID]: Air unit.

DAVID: Platoon D (S.W.A.T.)
CHARLES: Platoon C (C.S.U.)
UNION: Internal Affairs
HOTEL: High Speed Unit – SPS Qualified Personnel.

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WEAPON REGULATIONS:

Officers are bound by certain regulations with respect to duty weaponry and its use. Duty weaponry is divided into three classifications:

• Non-Lethal
• Lethal
• Military Grade

NON-LETHAL:
Non-lethal weaponry consists of:

• Standard-issue police baton/nightstick.
• Standard-issue police pepper spray.
• Standard-issue police Taser.

When there is a threat, every officer should first seek to use verbal commands and follow the Scale of Force. If the situation escalates to a point where some level of force is required, the officer should turn to non-lethal weaponry.

This weaponry is used to detain and temporarily impair the suspect's senses to make detaining and arresting easier for the officer.

NOTE: Batons/nightsticks should NEVER be aimed at a suspect's head as they can quickly become lethal.


LETHAL:
Lethal weaponry consists of:

• Standard-issue police sidearm: Glock 17, Beretta 9mm, or Smith & Wesson M&P (Desert Eagle)
• Standard-issue police shotgun: Remington 870 or Benelli M4 Super 90.
• Standard-issue police MP5 submachine gun.

Lethal weaponry is used when there is an imminent threat to the life of the officer, or of other citizens. It is imperative that lethal weaponry is used as a last resort and never as a primary means of handling a situation. Weapons in this category are capable of inflicting serious bodily damage and must be used according to the Scale of Force.


MILITARY GRADE:
Military-grade weaponry consists of the following:

• Standard-issue tactical M4A1 carbine rifle or other assault rifles.
• Standard-issue tactical Remington 700 bolt-action sniper rifle or other sniper rifles.
• Any automatic shotguns.
• Any explosive material.

Military Grade weaponry is used against suspects who have heavily armed themselves. Military-grade weaponry can also be used when outnumbered or otherwise in a dangerous situation where it is required. Military-grade weaponry is used by the LSPD C Platoon as required, and primarily by the LSPD S.W.A.T. when conducting D Platoon duties as it is SWAT standard-issue weaponry.

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ENGAGEMENT REGULATIONS:

Officers are bound by strict regulations with respect to the usage of duty weaponry and engaging a suspect.


An Officer is authorized to open fire on foot when:

• An individual poses a threat to your life or the life of another person.

• An individual aims a firearm at you, another officer, or a citizen.

• An individual gets in a vehicle faster than a police cruiser. The officer must only shoot at the tyres or body of the vehicle.

• An individual gets in a vehicle and a police cruiser is not nearby. The officer must only shoot at the tyres or body of the vehicle.

• An individual suddenly accelerates their vehicle towards you or another person. The officer should attempt to shoot at the tyres or body of the vehicle, however, if the circumstances constitute an imminent threat to life and health, the officer may open fire at the driver.


An Officer is authorized to open fire from a vehicle when:

• An individual is evading in a vehicle faster than a police cruiser.

• An individual is firing from their vehicle at you (drive-by).

• You do not have enough time to exit your vehicle.

• Permission has been granted by Command (Police Lieutenant I+).

• You are on D Platoon (S.W.A.T.) duty.

• An officer may only open fire from their vehicle at the evading suspect vehicle's tyres unless fired upon from the suspect vehicle, in which case the vehicle may be taken down.


An Officer is authorized to use their taser when:

• An individual is evading on foot and refuses to stop or comply after multiple warnings.

• An individual is escaping on a bicycle.

• A police supervisor (Sergeant I+) requests its deployment.

• When an individual must be obtained alive (i.e. arrest warrants).

• When an individual is not holding a weapon but all other non-lethal means have failed.

• When an assault is in progress, the perpetrator refuses to stop after one warning and all other non-lethal means have failed.

• When an individual is resisting arrest, refuses to stop after multiple warnings (minimum of three), and all other non-lethal means have failed.