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12User avatarAziz_Nazari
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22Department Manual
23Post  by Aziz_Nazari » December 31st, 2017, 8:44 pm
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27MANUAL
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29OF THE
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31LOS SANTOS
32POLICE DEPARTMENT
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36TABLE OF CONTENTS
37VOLUME 1 - POLICY
38GENERAL PROVISIONS - 1/10
3910. Department Manual.
4011. Mission.
4112. Motto.
4213. Core Values.
4314. Objectives.
44EMPLOYEE CONDUCT - 1/20
4520. Standard of Conduct.
4621. Reporting Misconduct.
4722. Use of Intoxicants.
4823. Smoking.
4924. Off-Duty Conduct.
5025. Relationships Between Department Employees.
51OPERATIONS - 1/30
5230. Called for Services.
5331. Preliminary Investigation.
5432. Field Supervision.
5533. Informants.
5634. Use of Force.
5735. Drawing or Exhibiting Firearms.
5836. Use of Non-Lethal Control Devices.
5937. Private Persons in Police Vehicles.
6038. Cellular Communications Interception Technology.
6139. Citywide Tactical Alert
62RECORDS - 1/40
6340. Confidentiality.
6441. Digital In Car Video System (DICVS).
65UNIFORMS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE - 1/50
6650. Badge and Identification.
6751. Personal Appearance.
6852. Hair and Grooming.
6953. Ornamentation.
7054. Tattoos.
7155. Sunglasses.
7256. Business Attire.
7357. Uniforms.
7458. Insignia and Service Stripes.
7559. Decorations.
76PERSONAL EQUIPMENT - 1/60
7760. Firearms.
7861. Field Equipment.
7962. Police Equipment Belt.
8063. Plainclothes Equipment.
8164. Body Armor.
8265. Reflective Safety Vest.
83VOLUME 2 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
84GENERAL PROVISIONS - 2/10
8510. Rank and Paygrade.
8611. Organizational Entities.
8712. Department Organization.
8813. Watches Established.
8914. Supervisory Terminology.
9015. Succession of Command.
9116. Chain of Command.
92MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES - 2/20
9320. Directives.
9421. Budget Requests.
9522. Secret Service Fund.
96PERSONNEL - 2/30
9730. Resignations.
9831. Leaves of Absence.
9932. Rehiring of Former Police Officers.
10033. Outside Employment.
10134. Employee Observation Logs.
10235. Transfers.
10336. Advancements in Paygrade.
10437. Advancement and Transfer Opportunities.
10538. Promotions.
106COMMENDATIONS - 2/40
10740. Commendations.
10841. Individual Awards for Bravery.
10942. Individual Awards for Service.
11043. Unit Citations.
11144. Reporting Commendations.
112DISCIPLINE - 2/50
11350. Complaints.
11451. Administrative Interrogations.
11552. Classification of a Disciplinary Complaint.
11653. Notification of Investigation Results to Complainant.
11754. Disposition of Complaints.
11855. Retention of Complaint Investigations.
11956. Inactive Duty Assignment.
12057. Administration of Discipline.
121DEPARTMENT JURISDICTION - 2/60
12260. Primary Jurisdiction.
12361. Tactical Jurisdiction.
12462. Correctional Faciltiy.
12563. Detainment of Outside Agency Personnel.
12664. Investigative Jurisdiction.
127VOLUME 3 - LINE PROCEDURES
128COMMUNICATIONS - 3/10
12910. Radio Unit Designations.
13011. Radio Terminology and Codes.
13112. Crime Broadcasts.
13213. Interdepartmental Frequency Use.
13314. SIMPLEX Channels.
134FIELD ACTIVITIES - 3/20
13520. Interrogations.
13621. Preliminary Field Investigation.
13722. Support Units.
13823. Identification of Suspects in the Field.
13924. Vehicle Pursuits.
14025. Emergency Medical Transportation.
14126. Requests for Specialized Units.
14227. Impounding Vehicles.
14328. Affidavits.
14429. Public Address System.
145ARRESTS - 3/30
14630. Advice on Bookings.
14731. Searches of Suspects and Arrestees.
14832. Use of Handcuffs.
14933. Use of the Hobble Restraint Device.
15034. Transportation of Arrestees.
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152CHIEF OF POLICE AZIZ NAZARI
153Los Santos Police Department — "To Protect and to Serve"
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155User avatarAziz_Nazari
156Chief of Police
157Chief of Police
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165Volume 1 - Policy
166Post  by Aziz_Nazari » December 31st, 2017, 8:45 pm
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168VOLUME 1
169POLICY
170GENERAL PROVISIONS
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17210. DEPARTMENT MANUAL. The Manual of the Los Santos Police Department is hereby established, and shall hereafter be referred to as "the Department Manual." It is, and shall be, a composite of current policies, procedures, and rules pertaining to the Department. It describes the Department's organizational structure and lists the responsibilities and functions thereof. All employees of the Department are to conform with the rules and provisions herein contained. Throughout the manual, the term "shall" is mandatory, and the term "may" is permissive.
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17411. MISSION. It is the mission of the Los Santos Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.
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17612. MOTTO. The motto, "To Protect and To Serve," states the essential purpose of the Los Santos Police Department. The Department protects the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The Department serves the people of Los Santos by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner, and it is to these people that the Department is ultimately responsible.
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17813. CORE VALUES. The core values of the Los Santos Police Department are service to our communities, reverence for the law, commitment to leadership, integrity in all we say and do, respect for people, and quality through continuous improvement.
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18014. OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Los Santos Police Department are prevention of crime, deterrence of crime, reverence for human life, apprehension of offenders, recovery and return of property, movement of traffic, public service, and disaster response.
181EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
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18320. STANDARD OF CONDUCT. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Los Santos Police Department.
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185"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind-to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder, and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
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187I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self‑restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
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189I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
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191I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement."
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19321. REPORTING MISCONDUCT. An employee's obligation to report and prevent misconduct begins the moment the employee becomes a member of the Los Santos Police Department. Police officers, because of their status as peace officers, have an even greater responsibility to report and prevent misconduct. Experience, rank, or tenure are not factors in knowing the difference between right and wrong, and they do not provide an excuse for failing to take appropriate action. Although supervisors are responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct, all Department employees are responsible for preventing and reporting misconduct.
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19522. USE OF INTOXICANTS. There is an immediate lowering of esteem and suspicion of ineffectiveness when there is public contact by a Department employee evidencing the use of intoxicants. Additionally, the stresses of law enforcement require an employee to be mentally alert and physically responsive. Except as necessary in the performance of an official assignment, the consumption of intoxicants is prohibited while an employee is on-duty. While off-duty, officers shall not be permitted to consume intoxicants to such a degree that it impairs their on-duty performance. Department personnel shall not consume any intoxicants at any Department facility.
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19723. SMOKING. Department employees must not smoke any type of tobacco product in any enclosed place of employment, including City owned/operated vehicles. Uniformed officers must not smoke tobacco products or hold any pipe, cigar, or cigarette, except as may be required during the course of their duties, while in public view. Plainclothes officers conducting official Department business must not smoke any tobacco products while engaged in contact with a citizen or while in a residence or business.
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19924. OFF-DUTY CONDUCT. Department employees shall maintain the same standard of conduct both, on and off-duty. Employees represent the Department regardless of duty status. Employees may only carry their duty firearm, handcuffs, police identification card and police badge whilst off-duty.
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201Employees shall not cause themselves to take enforcement actions (detainment, arrest) whilst off-duty unless absolutely necessary. Off-duty employees shall not cause themselves to become involved in high-risk situations such as shootings and pursuits; employees shall instead contact 911 if they witness such a situation. Employees who become involved in such incidents whilst off-duty shall be subject to rigorous evaluation in order to determine whether their intervention was in the best interest of their safety, public safety, and the Department.
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203Employees who become the victim of a crime whilst off-duty shall not attempt to personally investigate the crime, make arrests, or broadcast crime broadcasts in relation to the crime whilst on or off duty, as this is a clear conflict of interest that may jeopardize the employee's sound judgment and impartiality during the situation. Instead, employees shall either contact the relevant detective division in order to report the crime or contact their immediate supervisor for advice on how to proceed. In the case of an official police investigation being opened, the officer will be considered the PR (complainant) and/or victim in the case, and may not otherwise be involved in any aspects of the investigation in a law enforcement manner.
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205Employees shall keep their police identification card or police badge concealed at all times unless exigent circumstances apply.
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20725. RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. Camaraderie among employees is healthy for the employing organization and a necessary ingredient in a successful, productive and fulfilling occupation. However, public trust requires that employees avoid even the appearance of a conflict between their professional responsibilities and their personal relationships with other employees. Generally, the greatest potential for such a conflict arises from an off‑duty social relationship or an outside business interest. Either situation could lead to a personal or financial interest which conflicts with a duty‑related responsibility.
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209The avoidance of an actual or potential conflict is particularly acute for superiors and subordinates, by rank or paygrade, within the same chain‑of‑command. The authority given a superior over a subordinate is a solemn responsibility entrusted to that superior by the Chief of Police. That trust makes the superior an extension of the Chief of Police and demands that every decision made by the superior be totally objective, impeccably fair and, above all, devoid of any personal favoritism. If a superior enters into a personal or business relationship with a subordinate, the motive for decisions made by that superior relative to the subordinate may become suspect and compromise the integrity of those involved. This could lead to a disrupted work environment, reduced production and a decline in morale.
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211All employees should avoid situations which give rise to an actual or apparent conflict between their professional responsibilities and their relationships with other employees.
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213All relationships shall be reported to the Internal Affairs Group by both employees (reference). Any personal relationship between employees which negatively impacts an involved employee's performance of his/her professional responsibilities is a matter of serious concern to the Department. The Department reserves the right to take appropriate action, including discipline, to eliminate such conflicts in order to maintain an appropriate work environment.
214OPERATIONS
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21630. CALLED FOR SERVICES. It is not always possible for the Department to respond to every call for service; therefore, the Department must organize available resources to give the highest level of efficient service possible. Priority of call assignment depends on many factors, and an officer in the field may be required to decide whether to continue on an assigned call or handle a citizen's complaint or other observed event and cause his call to be reassigned. Such determination should be based upon the comparative urgency and the risk to life and property of the assigned call and the intervening incident. When it is impossible for an officer to handle a citizen's complaint or an observed event, the officer should, if circumstances permit, either give directions for obtaining such assistance or initiate the necessary notifications himself/herself.
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21831. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION. The scope of preliminary investigation by a uniformed officer may be very restricted or it may constitute the entire investigation of the crime. In a particular crime, the scope of the preliminary investigation may be limited by investigative policy, and in all cases it is limited by an officer's assignment work load. Consistent with his/her other responsibilities, an officer should continue a preliminary investigation to the point where the delay in investigation caused by the report being processed will not materially jeopardize the investigation. Uniformed officers may conduct a limited follow‑up investigation when there is a reasonable chance of apprehending the suspect, when there is a need for obtaining additional information for the preliminary investigation report, or when there are other compelling circumstances.
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22032. FIELD SUPERVISION. Field supervision begins with senior officers of the Department, and it is upon them that the primary burden of training and supervising less experienced officers is placed. A field sergeant is the first level of full‑time supervision, and it is his or her primary responsibility to guide, train, direct, and motivate those over whom he or she has control. A field sergeant is not normally expected to engage in law enforcement operations except in a command or supervisory capacity.
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222Command of Department resources at a police situation rests with the field supervisor or the assigned senior officer. Such person has the authority to direct the operation and is responsible for its outcome. Senior command officers may make suggestions; however, they may not actively direct the operation unless they properly relieve the subordinate of command. The senior investigating officer present is in charge of a crime scene.
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22433. INFORMANTS. Often, information from confidential sources is the investigative lead which solves a case and without which there could not be a prosecution. Information is received by the Department regarding criminal activities and suspects from persons in all walks of life. Many people who give information have been victims or witnesses of crimes, or they may have a strong desire to aid law enforcement. There are others motivated purely by selfish interests. However, regardless of their motivation, the use of informants is a basic weapon in the fight against crime, and they are a judicially recognized source of information. An informant's motivation should be carefully evaluated in determining the extent upon which the information will be relied. Informants will sometimes offer to exchange information for immunity or for their release. Such immunity may properly be granted by a judge in a judicial proceeding; however, neither the Department nor any of its members may grant any person immunity from prosecution.
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22634. USE OF FORCE. It is the policy of this Department that personnel may use only that force which is objectively reasonable to:
227Defend themselves.
228Defend others.
229Effect an arrest or detention.
230Prevent escape.
231Overcome resistance.
232Law enforcement officers are authorized to use deadly force to:
233Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
234Prevent a crime where the suspect's actions place persons in imminent jeopardy of death or serious bodily injury.
235Prevent the escape of a violent fleeing felon when there is probable cause to believe the escape will pose a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others if apprehension is delayed. In this circumstance, officers shall, to the extent practical, avoid using deadly force that might subject innocent bystanders or hostages to possible death or injury.
236Warning shots shall only be used in exceptional circumstances where it might reasonably be expected to avoid the need to use deadly force. Generally, warning shots shall be directed in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to innocent persons, ricochet dangers and property damage.
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238Firearms shall not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless a person in the vehicle is immediately threatening the officer or another person with deadly force by means other than the vehicle. The moving vehicle itself shall not presumptively constitute a threat that justifies an officer's use of deadly force. An officer threatened by an oncoming vehicle shall move out of its path instead of discharging a firearm at it or any of its occupants. Firearms shall not be discharged from a moving vehicle, except in exigent circumstances and in the immediate defense of life.
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24035. DRAWING OR EXHIBITING FIREARMS. An officer's decision to draw or exhibit a firearm should be based on the tactical situation and the officer's reasonable belief there is a substantial risk that the situation may escalate to the point where deadly force may be justified. When an officer has determined that the use of deadly force is not necessary, the officer shall, as soon as practicable, secure or holster the firearm.
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24236. USE OF NON‑LETHAL CONTROL DEVICES. Approved non‑lethal control devices may be used to control a violent or potentially violent suspect when lethal force does not appear to be justifiable and/or necessary; and attempts to subdue the suspect by other conventional tactics have been or will likely be ineffective in the situation at hand; or there is a reasonable expectation that it will be unsafe for officers to approach to within contact range of the suspect. Officers who use non‑lethal control devices shall ensure that medical treatment is obtained, if needed, for the person upon whom the non‑lethal control device is used.
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24437. PRIVATE PERSONS IN POLICE VEHICLES. All requests to ride in police vehicles for a purpose other than a ridealong, in which case the person must have a valid ridealong application or conditional offer of employment, shall be approved by a supervisor. In any case, private persons who ride in police vehicles shall be searched and shall not have any weapons on them. Ridealongs shall remain in the vehicle unless deemed impractical or unsafe.
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24638. CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTION TECHNOLOGY. Cellular communications interception technology (CIT) provides valuable assistance in support of important public safety objectives when deployed as part of a criminal apprehension effort, or to locate at-risk persons or missing children. As with any law enforcement capability, this technology must be used in a reasonable and responsible manner.
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248Only sworn personnel in the following listed assignments are authorized to use CIT equipment, and shall maintain control over all such devices and applications at all times.
249• Personnel in a Detective II or Detective III paygrade assignment
250• Personnel in a Lieutenant II or higher paygrade assignment
251• Personnel in a Metropolitan Division C or D Platoon Command assignment
252CIT may be deployed in the following circumstances:
253• Criminal investigations or apprehensions for the following charges:
254• (1)07. Attempted Murder
255• (1)08. Manslaughter
256• (1)09. Murder
257• (1)11. Kidnapping
258• (1)12. Mayhem
259• (1)13. Vehicular Murder
260• (2)07. Armed Robbery
261• (2)12. Grand Theft Of A Firearm
262• (3)06. Sexual Battery
263• (3)07. Rape
264• (4)14. Escape
265• (4)16. Human Trafficking
266• (4)20. Violation Of Parole Or Probation
267• (6)11. Terrorism
268• (7)02. Child Abuse
269• (9)02. Possession Of An Unlicensed Firearm
270• (9)03. Possession Of An Illegal Firearm
271• (9)04. Possession Of An Assault Weapon
272• (9)06. Possession Of An Explosive Device
273• (9)12. Drive-By Shooting
274• Emergency situations to locate at-risk persons or missing children.
275• Situations with unresponsive or missing govt. employee, as determined by Watch Commander or Supervisor (or in absence of, highest ranking employee)
276• Situations related to specific investigations or casefiles when authorized by the Chief of Detectives or Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau.
277Note: Requests for use of CIT which are made over internal department frequencies shall be termed as "CIT" (e.g "[unit], request CIT on [number], [reason]").
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27939. CITYWIDE TACTICAL ALERT. A Tactical Alert is an announcement of the anticipated redistribution of on-duty officers to achieve personnel levels necessary for controlling an emergency. Tactical Alerts may be declared in response to an anticipated or on-going significant crisis, such as a planned violent riot, or a series of dangerous calls happening in rapid succession. During Tactical Alerts, employees:
280• Shall not initiate police incidents for minor violations (e.g an employee shall not initiate a vehicle pursuit for a traffic violation during a Tactical Alert)
281• Shall not respond to calls for service which are minor in nature (e.g parking violations, traffic violations, vehicle alarms, etc)
282• Shall remain alert and request backup on all situations and incidents
283• Shall attempt to remain clear and available for response to backup calls
284RECORDS
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28640. CONFIDENTIALITY. All official files, documents, records, reports, photographs/imaging/recordings and information held by the Department or in the custody or control of an employee of the Department must be regarded as confidential. Employees must not disclose or permit the disclosure or use of such files, documents, reports, records, photographs/imaging/recordings or information except as required in the performance of their official duties. The unauthorized use of information obtained through employment with the Los Santos Police Department can subject the employee to possible disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution. This includes information obtained from manually stored records, as well as information obtained from automated records.
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28841. DIGITAL IN CAR VIDEO SYSTEM (DICVS). All Department fleet vehicles are fitted with DICVS. DICVS composes of a single front-facing camera. DICVS continuously records video, and only records audio if manually turned on or if the vehicle's emergency lights or sirens are activated. DICVS audio recording is accurate for up to five meters near the vehicle.
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290The recorded video file can be viewed on the Mobile Data Computer. It can also be viewed on the Department's Local Area Network. Officers shall not alter, delete, or download any video footage recorded by the DICVS.
291UNIFORMS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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29350. BADGE AND IDENTIFICATION. Uniformed officers shall wear their official Department-issued badge on the outermost garment of their uniform. However officers attired in a Department-approved specialized uniform, (e.g., air support or SWAT) may wear a facsimile badge approved for wearing with the specialized uniform. In all cases, the badge shall be displayed on the outermost garment of the specialized uniform so it is clearly visible at all times. 
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295On-duty, plainclothes officers shall carry their official Department-issued badge so it is readily accessible for presentation to members of the public. Officers working an undercover assignment, in which their identification as a law enforcement officer would hinder their investigation or their safety, are exempt from this requirement.While in a Department facility, undercover and plainclothes officers shall display either their official badge or Department-issued identification card.
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297On-duty officers shall have their Department-issued identification card in their immediate possession. Anytime a person requests to verify an officer's status as a Department officer, the officer shall present the identification card. Officers working an undercover assignment, in which their identification as a law enforcement officer would hinder their investigation or their safety, are not required to have the identification card in their immediate possession.
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29951. PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Employees shall maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance. Generally, this requires an employee to be well groomed, without excessive ornamentation and dressed in a Department uniform or business attire. Officers working in an undercover assignment are exempt from all appearance and attire standards while working in an undercover capacity. A Bureau commanding officer may approve an all-inclusive exemption for entities such as narcotics units.
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30152. HAIR AND GROOMING. All employees shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and well-groomed manner to reflect a professional and businesslike appearance. Uniformed female officers shall arrange their hair so it does not extend below the bottom edge of the shirt collar. It shall not interfere with the employee's vision and shall not be arranged in a way that would be advantageous for a suspect to grab, such as in a ponytail. Male employees may wear a short and neatly trimmed mustache of natural color. Employees shall be clean shaven when reporting for duty.
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30353. ORNAMENTATION. Employees may wear one conservative ring on each hand (engagement and wedding ring when worn on the same finger count as one ring), a conservative wristwatch, and a religious ornament worn underneath the uniform. Employees shall not wear any other type of visible body ornamentation including, but not limited to earrings, nose studs, nose or eyebrow rings, tongue studs or rings, lip studs or rings, non-medical alert necklaces, bracelets, or large, conspicuous rings. Jewelry or personal ornaments shall not be affixed to any part of the uniform or equipment.
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30554. TATTOOS. Officers, while on-duty, shall not display any tattoos or brandings. Officers shall cover all tattoos or brandings by wearing an authorized long-sleeved uniform shirt if in uniform.
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30755. SUNGLASSES. Sunglasses worn by officers shall be conservative in style and professional in appearance. Plastic or composite frames shall be a dark color and free of ornamentation. Wire frames are acceptable in either black, gold, or silver color. The lenses shall be dark shades of gray, green, or brown. Sunglasses may not be worn at night, indoors, or in darkened areas. This section does not apply to officers wearing shooting glasses while on a shooting range.
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30956. BUSINESS ATTIRE. Business attire may be worn by officers appearing in court or at an administrative hearing and officers in plainclothes assignments. 
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31157. UNIFORMS. All officers shall wear the prescribed uniform during their tours of duty. There are several types of uniform prescribed for various purposes and assignments.
312The dress uniform (Class "A") is the special or ceremonial uniform for wear by officers at formal events such as recruit graduations, funerals, award ceremonies, and inspections, or when ordered by the Chief of Police. It consists of the basic uniform with the uniform hat and white gloves.
313The basic uniform (Class "B") will be worn by all officers eligible for field duty. It consists of a long sleeve uniform shirt, tie, trousers, belt, and shoes. The wearing of the uniform hat is mandatory for all officers when working an assigned footbeat, when working in an assignment in which the primary function is crowd control, and when directing traffic.
314The optional uniform (Class "C") will consist of the basic uniform with short sleeves, an open convertible collar, and the tie removed. An undershirt must be worn under the optional uniform shirt. The undershirt will be white and must have a round crew neck collar when worn with either a short sleeve or long sleeve uniform shirt. Although the optional uniform is authorized, officers must wear the Class "A" uniform, with long sleeves and a tie, for special events or when the division commanding officer deems it appropriate.
315The motorcycle uniform for officers assigned to Traffic Division consists of a uniform shirt with a Traffic Division emblem, uniform trousers with a white line, boots, and a white helmet.
316The flying uniform for officers assigned to Air Support Division consists of a green flight suit with an Air Support Division emblem, boots, and, when airborne, helicopter helmet. Officers shall wear the flying uniform only when engaged in flying duties, or when performing related duties at the airport.
317The utility uniform for officers assigned to Metropolitan Division consists of a navy blue, two piece uniform consisting of a shirt and matching pants.
318The following items are optional for wear as authorized:
319The nylon waist-length field jacket shall be worn by uniformed officers when seasonal conditions require.
320Rain clothing, consisting of a raincoat and hood, shall be worn during when officers may be exposed to inclement weather.
321Department personnel shall only wear a Department uniform off-duty when commuting directly to and from work, while attending Department Recruit Graduation, at in the line of duty law enforcement officer funerals, and at off‑duty functions for which the wearing of the uniform has been authorized by the Chief of Police. 
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323The Chief of Police, staff officers, and undercover and plainclothes assignment officers are exempted from wearing the prescribed uniform.
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32558. INSIGNIA AND SERVICE STRIPES. All officers in advance pay‑grade positions, sergeants, and detectives shall wear the appropriate insignia on each sleeve of the uniform shirt and field jacket. All lieutenants and above shall wear the appropriate insignia on each side of the collar of the uniform shirt. Officers assigned to Traffic Division shall wear the Traffic Division Emblem. Officers who are assigned to a two-wheel traffic enforcement detail shall wear the Motorcycle Officer Emblem. Officers assigned to Air Support Division, while wearing the green flight suit, shall wear the Air Support Division Emblem. Officers assigned to Metropolitan Division, while wearing the Metropolitan Division utility uniform, shall wear the Metropolitan Division Emblem or the Special Weapons and Tactics Emblem as appropriate.
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327For each five months of sworn service with the Department, officers shall wear one service stripe on the uniform shirt. Laterally hired officers shall wear one service stripe for each five months of San Andreas law enforcement experience. Service stripes shall be sewn on the lower left sleeve of the uniform shirt with the lower edge of the bottom stripe one‑half inch above the top edge of the cuff. The complete stripe shall be in front of the center median of the sleeve.
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32959. DECORATIONS. Officers are authorized to wear Department decorations only with the Dress Uniform (Class "A"). Medals shall be worn above the left breast pocket flap, with the exception of the Medal of Valor, which shall be suspended by the neck sash. Ribbons shall be worn on the uniform in lieu of their respective medals. When an employee receives the same award more than once, the second and subsequent awards shall be indicated by a bronze star worn on the original ribbon. A silver star will be worn in lieu of five bronze stars.
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331The only medals that may be worn on Class "B" or Class "C" uniforms are medals that distinguish marksmanship (e.g Marksman, Sharpshooter, etc.)
332PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
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33460. FIREARMS. Every officer shall possess an authorized firearm. Off-duty officers who carry a concealed handgun pursuant to their employment as a Los Santos Police officer shall carry only handguns and ammunition which have been authorized by the Department for on-duty use. Officers are authorized to carry only semiautomatic handguns maintained on the Department's Approved Firearms List. 
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336Officers that are assigned to plainclothes or undercover assignments, such as detectives, staff personnel, specialized unit members, etc., may carry as their primary weapon a Department approved compact semiautomatic pistol, even if temporarily in a uniformed assignment.
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33861. FIELD EQUIPMENT. Officers engaged in uniformed field duty shall carry the following equipment in their basic uniform:
339Hobble restraint device.
340Notebook and pencil or pen.
341Disposable plastic handcuffs (optional).
342Folding utility knife (optional)
343General duty helmet (stored in vehicle).
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34562. POLICE EQUIPMENT BELT. The Sam Browne type police equipment belt is the authorized equipment belt. The following items shall be carried on the police equipment belt:
346Holster with firearm.
347Magazine pouch with at least two reserve magazines.
348Baton holder with 24-inch side handle baton or collapsible baton.
349Key holder and key ring.
350Handcuff case with handcuffs.
351Flashlight.
352Handheld radio.
353Additional handcuff case with handcuffs (optional).
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35563. PLAINCLOTHES EQUIPMENT. Officers, while on plainclothes assignment other than an undercover assignment wherein it is necessary to conceal their identity as officers, shall carry the following equipment:
356Holster with firearm.
357Magazine pouch with at least one reserve magazine.
358Department badge and identification card.
359Handcuffs and key.
360Notebook and pencil or pen.
361Hobble restraint device (optional).
362Disposable plastic handcuffs (optional).
363Collapsible baton (optional).
364Flashlight (optional)
365Folding utility knife (optional).
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36764. BODY ARMOR. All officers shall wear body armor at all times while engaged in uniform field duties. Plainclothes detectives who are in the field conducting tactical operations or engaged in field operations likely to result in contact with a suspect(s) shall wear body armor. Detectives out in the field conducting interviews of witnesses or victims are not required to wear body armor. Undercover officers are exempt from wearing body armor when the wearing of body armor compromises their undercover position as a police officer.
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36965. REFLECTIVE SAFETY VEST. High-visibility reflective safety vest shall be worn by uniformed officers while engaged in traffic collision investigation, traffic direction, or special traffic enforcement operations that require the officer to work in the roadway.
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387VOLUME 2
388ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
389GENERAL PROVISIONS
390
39110. RANK AND PAYGRADE. The order of rank and paygrade in the Department is as follows:
392Chief of Police (COP).
393Assistant Chief (Asst. Chief).
394Deputy Chief (Dep. Chief).
395Commander (Cmdr).
396Captain III (Capt. III).
397Captain II (Capt. II).
398Captain I (Capt. I).
399Lieutenant II (Lt. II).
400Lieutenant I (Lt. I).
401Sergeant II (Sgt. II)/Detective III (Det. III).
402Sergeant I (Sgt. I)/Detective II (Det. II).
403Detective I (Det. I).
404Police Officer III+1 (PO III+1).
405Police Officer III (PO III).
406Police Officer II (PO II).
407Police Officer I (PO I).
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40911. ORGANIZATIONAL ENTITIES. The organization levels so established shall be described by the following terms in the order listed:
410Department. The Los Santos Police Department.
411Bureau. A major functional segregation of similar activities within the Department.
412Group. A functional subdivision of activities outside the normal organizational structure of the Department.
413Division. A functional subdivision of activities within a bureau.
414Section. A major activity within a division.
415Unit or Detail. A specific activity within a section.
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41712. DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION. The Los Santos Department is organized as following:
418Office of the Chief of Police.
419Internal Affairs Group.
420Public Communications Group.
421Operations Bureau.
422Santa Maria Bay Area.
423Santa Maria Bay Patrol Division.
42454th Street Area.
42554th Street Patrol Division.
426Traffic Division.
427Detective Bureau.
428Robbery-Homicide Division.
429Gang and Narcotics Division.
430Major Crimes Division.
431Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau.
432Air Support Division.
433Metropolitan Division.
434Administrative Services Bureau.
435Recruitment and Employment Division.
436Training Division.
437Firearms Licensing Division.
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43913. WATCHES ESTABLISHED. The tours of duty shall be known as watches.
440
44114. SUPERVISORY TERMINOLOGY. The following terminology shall be used in describing the levels of supervision:
442"Staff Officer" shall be used to describe an officer above the rank of Commander.
443"Chief of Detectives" shall be used to describe the commanding officer of the Detective Bureau.
444"Commanding Officer" shall be used to describe an employee in charge of a bureau, group or division of the Department.
445"Officer in Charge" shall be used to describe an officer having charge of a section, a unit, or a detail.
446"Watch Commander" shall be used to describe an employee having charge of a watch.
447"Supervisor" shall be used to describe an employee engaged in field supervision.
448"Incident Commander" shall be used to describe an officer who is in command of an emergency situation or a planned special event.
44915. SUCCESSION OF COMMAND. An officer of senior rank may take command of a situation by identifying himself/herself and informing the officer then in charge of his or her intent. Such assumption of command shall be undertaken whenever the situation appears to the senior officer to be beyond the control of the officer then in charge, when jurisdiction is concurrent over a particular duty, or for disciplinary purposes. In the normal performance of routine duties, or at the scene of a police situation, employees shall recognize and respect the position of the officer in charge by effectively and efficiently carrying out all lawful orders that may be issued by the commanding authority.
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451An officer of equal or junior rank or paygrade may take command by identifying himself or herself and informing the officer then in charge of his or her intent. Such assumption of command shall only be undertaken when the officer then in command is unable, because of physical or mental inability, to perform his or her duties. An officer, regardless of rank or paygrade, shall assume command of a situation when so instructed by an officer of superior rank or paygrade then in command. An officer placed in command of an operation shall maintain that responsibility until relieved by competent authority.
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453The rank of detective is of a specialized-nature and shall normally be considered separate from line command. When an incident is the result of investigative activity, when an incident has reached the stage where the remaining functions are investigative in nature, or when the concerned detective or specialized unit desires to take over the investigation and complete the necessary reports, the senior concerned detective shall be in command.
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45516. CHAIN OF COMMAND. The Chief of Police must necessarily limit the number of persons who report to him/her. Therefore, to ensure unity of command, clearly defined lines of authority must be drawn so that there exists a structural relationship between each employee and the Chief of Police. Employees must be aware of their relative position in the organization, to whom they are immediately responsible, and those persons who are accountable to them. Employees should strive at all times to operate within the chain of command and to keep their supervisors informed as to their activities. The Chief of Police is available by appointment to any member of the Department.
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457Chief of Police (COP).
458Holds full responsibility and control of the Department.
459May make changes to Department policy or personnel.
460Assistant Chief (Asst. Chief).
461Assists the Chief of Police with assigned tasks and projects.
462Acts as the Chief of Police in their unavailability.
463Deputy Chief (Dep. Chief).
464Assigned as the Commanding Officer of a Bureau.
465May authorize exceptions to Department policy when it is in the best interest of the Department.
466May make personnel changes as necessary.
467Commander (Cmdr).
468Assigned as the Assistant Commanding Officer of a Bureau, or the Commanding Officer of a Group.
469May make personnel changes limited to personnel within their Bureau or Group.
470May use business attire.
471May administer any disciplinary action to Police Officers.
472Captain III (Capt. III).
473Assigned as the Commanding Officer of an Area or Specialized Division.
474Holds full responsibility and control of their Area or Division.
475May make personnel changes limited to Police Officers within their Area or Division. This includes upgrades, downgrades, and terminations.
476Captain II (Capt. II).
477Assigned as the Commanding Officer of a Specialized Division.
478Holds full responsibility and control of their Division.
479May make personnel changes limited to Police Officers within their Area or Division. This includes upgrades, downgrades, and terminations.
480Captain I (Capt. I).
481Assigned as the Commanding Officer of a Patrol Division.
482May make personnel changes limited to Police Officers within their Patrol Division. This includes upgrades and downgrades.
483May authorize search warrants.
484Lieutenant II (Lt. II).
485May declare and initiate a Citywide Tactical Alert.
486May authorize the use of the Department's prisoner transport vehicle.
487May utilize unmarked Department vehicles for patrol purposes.
488May utilize cellphone communications interception technology equipment.
489Lieutenant I (Lt. I).
490May administer disciplinary actions to subordinates in the form of admonishments to suspensions.
491May authorize the use of the Department's Mobile Command Post.
492May authorize the use of Class A uniforms, at their discretion, for appropriate events.
493May authorize arrest warrants.
494(( May tow faction vehicles. ))
495Sergeant II (Sgt. II)
496Assigned as the Watch Commander of a Geographic Patrol Division, Specialized Division, or Specialized Section.
497May administer disciplinary actions to subordinates (Police Officers or Police Detective I) in the form of admonishments to 48 hour suspensions.
498May place subordinates (Police Officers or Police Detective I) on inactive duty status when deemed in the best interest of the Department.
499Detective III (Det. III)
500Assigned as a Detective Supervisor of a Specialized Detective Division.
501May administer disciplinary actions to subordinates (Police Officers or Police Detective I) in the form of admonishments to 48 hour suspensions.
502May place subordinates (Police Officers or Police Detective I) on inactive duty status when deemed in the best interest of the Department.
503Sergeant I (Sgt. I)
504Assigned as a Patrol Supervisor of a Geographic Patrol Division, Specialized Division, or Specialized Section.
505May administer disciplinary actions to subordinates (Police Officers or Police Detective I) in the form of admonishments or official reprimands.
506May authorize the use of less lethal shotguns in appropriate situations.
507May speak to the media or press on behalf of the Department.
508May revoke or suspend ridealong permissions for Police Officers and ridealongs.
509May limit the amount of deployed Urban Police Rifles on a scene, at their discretion.
510May void citations issued by subordinates when it is in the Department's best interest.
511May conduct roll calls.
512Detective II (Det. II).
513Assigned as a Detective of a Specialized Detective Division.
514May perform functions listed in Sergeant I authority upon completion of Supervisor School.
515Detective I (Det. I).
516Assigned as a Detective of a Specialized Detective Division.
517May perform their duties in plain clothes and in unmarked vehicles.
518May assume command of an incident when it is of an investigative nature and in the Department's best interest.
519Police Officer III+1 (PO III+1).
520This paygrade assignment serves to distinguish senior Police Officers in supervisory assignments. Police Officers in this assignment only have authority over personnel in the division which their supervisory assignment is relevant to, unless the officer is assigned as a Senior Lead Officer, in which case they have authority over all personnel of lower paygrade.
521May conduct roll calls under the direction of a, or in the absence of an on-duty, Sergeant. (SLO)
522May authorize the use of less lethal shotguns in appropriate situations. (SLO)
523Shall assume incident command of incidents where no Sergeant or above is involved. (SLO)
524Police Officer III (PO III).
525Assigned as a Field Training Officer.
526May utilize SUVs for patrol.
527Police Officer II (PO II).
528May select a primary assignment which they meet the requirements for.
529May take ridealongs.
530May deploy Department tow trucks when appropriate.
531May deploy Department boats when appropriate.
532May undergo the Department's Urban Police Rifle school.
533May undergo the Department's Tactical Shotgun school.
534Police Officer I (PO I).
535Must undergo the Department's Field Training Program (FTP) in order to be considered for upgrade.
536May only select a Patrol Division as their primary assignment.
537May submit arrest warrants and investigative reports.
538May manage tolls.
539May deploy barricades and tire deflation devices.
540May conduct support unit duty after successfully completing FTP Phase 1.
541May conduct 1/2-LINCOLN-90 duty, preferably at the front desk of the Headquarters, or alternatively their assigned station; to their discretion.
542MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
543
54420. DIRECTIVES. Directives which affect only one bureau, group, or division may be issued by, or at the direction of, the concerned commanding officer, or the Chief of Police. Directives affecting more than one bureau shall be issued only at the direction of the Chief of Police. Orders shall be numbered serially by class and by year. Classes of directives are defined as follows:
545Special Orders are directives issued only by the Chief of Police. They are issued to establish or implement Department operational policy and procedure and also to amend the Department Manual.
546Administrative Orders are directives issued only by the Chief of Police. They are issued to establish or implement Department administrative policy and procedure and also to amend the Department Manual. Additionally, they are used as a means of direct communication to staff and command officers.
547Bureau Orders are directives which establish the policy or procedures of a bureau. They may also announce procedures implementing Special Orders. They are issued by the concerned bureau commanding officer.
548Division Orders are directives setting forth policy and procedures of a division.
549Department and Bureau Memoranda are publications which contain advisory information or directives of temporary duration to the Department or a bureau.
550Notices are publications for the circulation of routine notifications, schedules, and matters of information or general interest. Notices affecting personnel of more than one bureau shall be approved by the Chief of Police.
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55221. BUDGET REQUESTS. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for handling all Department budget requests. Budget requests are classified into several categories: personnel requests are those made for additional positions, equipment requests are those made for a vehicle or other equipment, expense requests are those made for any operating budget item not included in the definition of equipment, and capital projects are requests which require acquisition of land, construction of buildings, or significant additions to buildings. Commanding officers shall submit requests for needed budgetary items to concerned bureau commanding officers, who shall consolidate division requests into a bureau request.
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55422. SECRET SERVICE FUND. The Secret Service Fund is used for expenses incurred during criminal investigations arising within the City of Los Santos and for such expenses necessarily incurred in the detection of crime. The Chief of Detectives shall control the Secret Service Fund. Officers may use their own money for investigations, subject to reimbursement by the Chief of Detectives.
555PERSONNEL
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55730. RESIGNATIONS. When employees signify the intention to resign their position, they shall be instructed to submit a resignation in writing to their commanding officer. Resignations are final upon acceptance by the commanding officer. Only the Chief of Police may accept a resignation in lieu of disciplinary action. No offer or guarantee of immunity from criminal prosecution shall be made as a consideration for a resignation. 
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55931. LEAVES OF ABSENCE. When requesting a leave of absence, an employee shall notify their commanding officer specifying the effective date, return date, and length of leave of absence. Leaves of absence for 28 days or more shall be approved by the Chief of Police.
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56132. REHIRING OF FORMER POLICE OFFICERS. A qualified former Los Santos police officer may, with the approval of Command Staff, be returned to active duty or may. A vacancy must exist in the rank to which the former officer is being returned or recalled. To be eligible for return to active duty, a former officer must have held a paygrade assignment of Police Officer II or higher.
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56333. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. In all cases of outside employment, the primary duty, obligation and responsibility of an employee are, at all times, to the Department. Employees engaged in outside employment shall conduct themselves in the same manner as if on duty, with particular emphasis on personal appearance, courtesy, attention to duty and the prevention of violations by their employers. Officers, while engaged in outside employment, if and when the occasion arises, shall at all times take proper action on any offense or condition of which they have or acquire knowledge, and which would normally require police attention, including arrests and making reports. Any employee wishing to engage in outside employment shall submit to their commanding officer or immediate supervisor a Permit for Outside Employment, who shall approve or disapprove it.
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56534. EMPLOYEE OBSERVATION LOGS. Written documentation of an incident or counseling is not a requirement for initiation of administrative action against an employee. The absence of written documentation does not preclude administrative action at a later date. However, written records assist supervisors in completing employee evaluations, assessing training needs, processing administrative reports, and ensuring that proper recognition is given.
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567While documenting every incident or counseling session is not always required or practical, supervisors shall document significant substandard performance and related counseling. In those instances where a supervisor elects not to document an incident or minor substandard performance, the supervisor shall be prepared to attest to the incident or performance if necessary at a later date.
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569When documenting positive and negative duty performance, training needs, and accomplishments of employees, supervisors shall use the Employee Observation Log and submit the Observation Log to the watch commander or commanding officer, as appropriate, for review. The watch commander or commanding officer shall decide whether further action is necessary.
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57135. TRANSFERS. The primary assignment of employees to divisions and other units within the Department is made by the concerned commanding officer. When an employee requests a transfer to another division of assignment, they must obtain approval from their division commanding officer. When the commanding officer of the division approves, the employee may then submit a request for assignment to their desired division. 
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573Primary assignment transfers may only be requested by employees in a Police Officer II paygrade assignment or higher, and may only occur once every thirty (30) days.
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57536. ADVANCEMENTS IN PAYGRADE. The requirements necessary to qualify for advanced paygrade assignments are indicated below. All requirements, including any specified minimum period of service, must be met at the time of application to an advanced paygrade assignment.
576A Police Officer I who completes one month of service must be automatically advanced unless concerns regarding their field performance are present.
577A Police Officer II with one month of service in that position is eligible for advancement to Police Officer III.
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57937. ADVANCEMENT AND TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES. The "Advancement and Transfer Opportunities" bulletin is published to inform eligible officers of vacancies in advanced paygrade or coveted positions. When a commanding officer has, or anticipates, a vacancy within his/her command, he/she shall be responsible for making a listing within the bulletin. The listing shall indicate the rank and paygrade position required to fill each vacancy, the duties of the position, and any special qualifications necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
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58138. PROMOTIONS. The requirements necessary to qualify for promotion are indicated below. Promotions will be made either by examination, selection by the Chief of Police, or both. If a promotion is made by examination, employees who pass the examination will be ranked on an eligibility list by score. When a position becomes available, the employee who is ranked first on the list shall receive the promotion. If two employees are ranked first, the promotion will be given to the employee who has been on the list longer, or the employee with a longer length of service if both employees passed the examination on the same day.
582A Police Officer III with one month of service in that position is eligible for promotion to Sergeant or Detective after passing an examination.
583A Sergeant or Detective with three months of service in that position is eligible for promotion to Lieutenant after being selected.
584A Lieutenant with three months of service in that position is eligible for promotion to Captain after being selected.
585A Captain is eligible for promotion to Commander after being selected.
586A Commander is eligible for promotion to Deputy Chief after being selected.
587A Deputy Chief is eligible for promotion to Assistant Chief after being selected.
588COMMENDATIONS
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59040. COMMENDATIONS. The Department will award appropriate commendations to officers who perform service or acts deserving official recognition. A commendation may be awarded posthumously. A minor commendatory act (e.g., an officer's superior handling of a difficult situation, or alertness resulting in the apprehension of a suspect) may be recognized through the completion of a Commendation Report. Outstanding performance of duty or an act involving commendatory bravery shall be recognized through a major commendation, which includes the conferring of a Departmental medal or unit citation.
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59241. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FOR BRAVERY. The conferring of an award for bravery will be in recognition of a single action performed by an officer. Several commendatory incidents of bravery, each being worthy of an award, will not qualify the officer for a higher award.
593Medal of Valor. The Medal of Valor is the Department's highest award and may be awarded to officers who distinguish themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of police service. To be awarded the Medal of Valor, an officer must have performed an act displaying extreme courage while consciously facing imminent peril. It is awarded and is presented by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, lapel pin, and citation.
594Police Medal. The Police Medal may be awarded to officers who distinguish themselves by bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of duty, but to a lesser degree than required for the Medal of Valor. It is awarded by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, lapel pin, and ribbon.
595Police Star. The Police Star may be awarded to officers who distinguish themselves by bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of duty but to a lesser degree than required for the Police Medal, and officers who distinguish themselves by performing in stressful situations with exceptional tactics and/or judgment. It is awarded by the Assistant Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, lapel pin, and ribbon.
596Purple Heart. The Purple Heart may be awarded to officers who sustain a traumatic physical injury as a result of a suspect's actions during an on-duty tactical situation and officers who die in the line of duty as a direct result of a suspect's actions. The Purple Heart is awarded by the Assistant Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, lapel pin, and ribbon.
597Lifesaving Medal. The Lifesaving Medal is awarded to recognize the actions of Department personnel that result in the saving or preservation of human life that otherwise would have been lost without the employee's direct involvement. An employee can receive only one lifesaving award per incident, regardless of how many victims were involved. The Lifesaving Medal is awarded by the Assistant Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, lapel pin, and ribbon.
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59942. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FOR SERVICE. Individual awards for service are based on exceptional performance of duty, clearly above that normally expected, which has contributed materially to the success of a major project or field operation. Long and faithful service is not considered for purposes of such an award.
600Police Distinguished Service Medal. The Police Distinguished Service Medal is the Department's highest award for service and may be awarded to employees who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service in a duty of great responsibility or of critical importance to law enforcement. It is awarded and is presented by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, lapel pin, and citation.
601Police Meritorious Service Medal. The Police Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to employees who perform meritorious service similar to, but to a lesser degree than required for the Police Distinguished Service Medal. It is awarded by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award consists of a medal, lapel pin, and ribbon.
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60343. UNIT CITATIONS. A unit citation for outstanding performance maybe conferred upon an organizational unit of the Department. The commendatory accomplishment must be the result of a combined effort by members of the unit. The awarding of a unit citation does not preclude the conferring of individual awards to members of the unit for individual accomplishments during the unit's activity.
604Police Distinguished Unit Citation. The Police Distinguished Unit Citation is the Department's highest unit award and may be awarded to an organizational unit of the Department for bravery or outstanding service by its members functioning as a team. It is awarded and is presented by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department at an appropriate ceremony. The award is given to each employee assigned to the unit at the time the commendatory act was performed. It consists of a medal, ribbon, and a copy of the citation.
605Police Meritorious Unit Citation. The Police Meritorious Unit Citation may be awarded to an organizational unit of the Department for action similar to, but to a lesser degree than required for the Police Distinguished Unit Citation. It is awarded by the Chief of Police in the name of the Department and presented by the Chief, or the Chief's designee, at an appropriate ceremony. The award is given to each employee assigned to the unit at the time the commendatory act was performed. It consists of a medal, ribbon, and a copy of the citation.
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60744. REPORTING COMMENDATIONS. An employee of supervisory rank shall report to his/her immediate superior acts worthy of commendation which he/she may observe involving persons under his/her supervision and acts worthy of commendation reported to him/her which involve employees of the Department. A written commendation may be made by any Department supervisor regarding another employee of the Department if the reporting supervisor is superior in rank or paygrade to, or is the officer in charge of, the employee reported upon. A Department supervisor may also make a written recommendation for a unit commendation regarding any organizational unit of the Department if the reporting supervisor is superior in rank or paygrade to the officer in charge of the unit reported upon.
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609Commendations forms shall be submitted to the Internal Affairs Group via the appropriate form (reference).
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611Medal of Valor, Police Distinguished Service Medal, and Police Distinguished Unit Citation Awards shall be, and all other major or unit awards may be, acknowledged in an official publication of the Department or as otherwise directed by the Assistant Chief of Police.
612COMPLAINTS
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61450. COMPLAINTS. A complaint includes any public complaint, anonymous or third person, regarding Department service, policy or procedure, claims for damages, or employee misconduct, and any complaint of misconduct initiated by a Department employee. Complaints shall be accepted from any source: written, verbal, in person or telephonic, or anonymously. A complaint shall not be initiated when the sole reason consists of a disputed traffic citation, delay in service, or a low-flying airship, unless the initial conversation with the complainant identifies attributable misconduct.
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616When a complaint is made to a supervisor, the supervisor shall:
617Conduct a preliminary investigation.
618Complete a Complaint Form.
619Record all interviews.
620Provide the complainant with a copy of the Complaint Form.
621Attempt to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the complainant and take appropriate action to prevent aggravation of the incident.
622Submit the Complaint Form and preliminary investigation to the Internal Affairs Group.
623When a complaint is made directly to Internal Affairs Group, an investigator shall:
624Complete a Complaint Form.
625Notify the Commanding Officer, Investigation Division.
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62751. ADMINISTRATIVE INTERROGATIONS. When a supervisor wishes to conduct an administrative interrogation, the supervisor shall complete an Employee Advisement Form and have the employee sign and date it. Once the Employee Advisement Form has been completed, the employee shall be ordered to give a statement for administrative purposes. An employee shall have the right to have an employee representative during administrative interrogations.
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62952. CLASSIFICATION OF A DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINT. Disciplinary allegations shall be dispositioned using only the following classifications:
630Unfounded: When the investigation indicates the act complained of did not occur.
631Exonerated: When the investigation indicates the act occurred but that the act was justified, lawful, and proper.
632Not Resolved: When the investigation discloses insufficient evidence to prove or disprove clearly the allegations made.
633Sustained: When the investigation discloses that the act complained of did occur and constitutes misconduct.
634Sustained-No Penalty: The investigation supports sustaining the allegation, however, "No Penalty" is the appropriate disposition.
635Insufficient Evidence to Adjudicate: The investigation could not be thoroughly or properly investigated. This may be caused by a lack of cooperation by the complainant and/or witnesses, or the absence of a critical interview which was necessary to proceed with the investigation, and/or the available physical evidence or witnesses' statements are insufficient to adjudicate the complaint.
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63753. NOTIFICATION OF INVESTIGATION RESULTS TO COMPLAINANT. The Internal Affairs Group shall be responsible for notifying the complainant of any outcome and resolution of a complaint. The reply letter shall, at a minimum, include the general nature of the complaint and/or allegations(s), the resolution and disposition of the complaint and/or allegations, the general acknowledgement that appropriate discipline was imposed, without indicating the specific penalty, when an allegation was sustained. Generally, the Department reply letter should not include the names of the accused employees.
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63954. DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS. Disciplinary action shall be administered by the Chief of Police, or the Commanding Officer, Internal Affairs Group. In adjudicating a complaint of misconduct, the Internal Affairs Group may consider evidence of prior acts, irrespective of whether they were associated with a complaint investigation against the accused and irrespective of the resolution of such complaint, if relevant to the charges, such as, if tending to prove that the conduct charged is consistent with a pattern of conduct.
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64155. RETENTION OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS. Only sustained Department complaints will be filed in an employee's personnel file. All complaints disposed of as other-than Sustained will be maintained in Internal Affairs Group files.
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64356. INACTIVE DUTY ASSIGNMENT. When it is contrary to the best interests of the Department for employees to continue their regular duties while awaiting investigation or formal disciplinary action, they may be assigned to inactive duty by the watch commander, commanding officer, or Internal Affairs Group.
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64557. ADMINISTRATION OF DISCIPLINE. One of the primary tasks of a supervisor is the administration of discipline. Discipline can be positive or negative; it may involve encouragement, inspiration, training or imposition of negative sanctions. It has as its immediate purpose the channeling of individual effort into effective and productive action.
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647The exercise of positive discipline requires foresight and planning rather than merely reaction. It involves an evaluation of the human factor which, when combined with proper training, motivation and recognition of individual and group effort, results in self‑discipline.
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649Disciplinary means may range from a warning, where the immediate effect is on the individual, to termination, where the positive result derived is in the reassurance of other employees as to unacceptable limits of misconduct. In each case care must be exercised to make the proper choice in obtaining a desired and just result.
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651In the administration of discipline, a supervisor must consider the totality of the circumstances surrounding the allegation of misconduct in making a determination whether the original action or conduct which prompted the complaint was not only legal but whether, under the circumstances, it was necessary and proper as well. The supervisor's decision must resolve those factors with the individual's interest and the probable effect of the disciplinary action upon the attainment of Department objectives.
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653To be effective, discipline must not only be fair in its application, it must also follow within a reasonable time the act which it is intended to correct. Therefore, there must be a prompt resolution of disciplinary cases.
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655The following disciplinary actions may be issued by a supervisor when deemed appropriate:
656Admonishment. An admonishment is a disciplinary action which may be issued for minor misconduct or insubordination. It is informal and the least severe penalty that can be imposed. An oral admonishment will usually be the first action taken against an officer. This action will not be formally listed on the officer's record, although a note will be added for reference.
657Official Reprimand. An official reprimand is the first stage of formal disciplinary action that can be taken against an employee. An official reprimand is used in instances of moderate misconduct or insubordination, or repeated lesser violations. It may be used for a variety of instances, where action more adverse than an admonishment is required.
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659While the initial issuing of a reprimand shall be done in person, whereas the supervisor explains the breaches of conduct made, the reprimand itself is issued in writing, with the reasons for issuance specifically cited. This action is documented on the employee's record, with the employee also being notified that any further violations will result in more adverse disciplinary action.
660Suspension. A suspension is formal action that relieves the employee from duty for a period of time. A suspension is considered severe disciplinary action and is issued for significant misconduct or insubordination. While suspended, an employee is unable to perform duty work.
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662A suspension will be listed for a set period of days, including when it ends.
663Demotion/Downgrade. A demotion is where an employee is reassigned from his current rank/class to a lower rank/class. A downgrade results in the officer being reassigned to a lower pay grade within their current rank/class.
664Termination. A termination of employment is the immediate end of an officer's position, where the officer is involuntarily removed from all roles within the Department and is no longer considered a Law Enforcement Officer. Each termination of employment is heavily considered prior to its issuance. Removal from the Department may be considered after repeated cases of serious misconduct, where no other form of action is considered possible. Actions that show a flagrant disregard for Department policy, or are incredibly serious or criminal in nature may also result in termination on the first offence.
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666Other incidents may also warrant an employee to face termination, including failure to complete the Field Training Program, or other reasons where their continued employment is no longer tenable. In these exceptional cases, a termination of employment may be on voluntary grounds.
667DEPARTMENT JURISDICTION
668
66960. PRIMARY JURISDICTION. The Department shall hold primary jurisdiction law enforcement operations within the City of Los Santos. This excludes highways, where jurisdiction is shared with the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department (LSSD).
670
671The Department and LSSD are expected to work together if either department is requesting assistance of any kind, from standard unit assistance to the need of a police helicopter to aid in a pursuit. Officers and Deputy personnel may patrol, respond to calls, and handle situations in any jurisdiction, though interdepartmental procedure may apply in regards to patrol permissions and rank. If either department requests or declares the situation to not require further assistance in their OWN primary jurisdiction, then the other department should oblige and remove it's units from that situation as requested. Both departments may pursue fleeing suspects that continue into the others jurisdiction.
672
673The Department is expected to inform the relevant agency of any of the following events that occur in the opposing agencies' primary jurisdiction, over the interdepartmental frequency, including a location and any further relevant information if needed: Large scale shootings, large scale pursuits, hostage situations, barricaded suspects, officers or deputies down, or any other noteworthy large scale or high risk situation.
674
67561. TACTICAL JURISDICTION. The Department and Los Santos County Sheriff's Department (LSSD) will, by default, hold tactical command over their own primary jurisdictions. Further clauses to this rule as follows;
676Pursuits of suspects and tactical command
677If a pursuit is initiated by an agency, regardless of location, and the suspect barricades themselves, regardless of location, the initiating agency may utilize their own tactical team to respond to the barricaded suspect. The only exception to this is if the situation involves the other Department which has primary jurisdiction. In this case, the Department with the primary jurisdiction shall deploy their own tactical team to handle the situation. 
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679Examples: if the Police Department initiates a pursuit and LSSD units are involved, or become involved in the pursuit, then the suspects barricade themselves in Fort Carson, SEB shall handle the situation. SWAT shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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681If the Sheriff's Department initiates a pursuit and LSPD units are involved, or become involved in the pursuit, then the suspects barricade themselves in El Corona, the Metropolitan Division shall handle the situation. SEB shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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683If the pursuit is being handled by an agency alone, the initiating and alone agency would call their own tactical team.
684Situations carried over into a secondary jurisdiction
685If a situation is initiated in an agency's primary jurisdiction that then passes into the secondary jurisdiction, the agency will remain in tactical command. An example of this would be a hostage situation that continues across jurisdictional lines.
686
687It is the responsibility of the agency in tactical command to communicate via the department radio of the situation and area of operation as soon as they pass into the secondary jurisdiction. Significant situation updates should also be reported, along with a final transmission to report when the tactical team is returning to their primary jurisdiction.
688Situations originating from 911 calls and emergency incidents
689If a situation originates from a 911 call, or emergency incident, the primary jurisdiction holder will hold tactical command and will be responsible for notifying their own Department's tactical team to respond. The secondary Department's tactical team must not respond and shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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691Examples: if the Police Department responds to a 911 call, civilian report, or emergency incident and LSSD units are involved, then the suspects barricade themselves in Fort Carson, SEB shall handle the situation. SWAT shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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693If the Sheriff's Department responds to a 911 call, civilian report, or emergency incident and LSPD units are involved, then the suspects barricade themselves in El Corona, the Metropolitan Division shall handle the situation. SEB shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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695If the incident is being handled by an agency alone, the initiating and alone agency would call their own tactical team.
696Shootouts for active high-risk situations
697Agencies may request the response of their own tactical unit in certain circumstances for active high-risk situations, regardless of location. Active high-risk situations include active shooter incidents where tactical support is required (i.e drive-by shootings with the use of assault rifles and/or vehicle is occupied by armed subjects, and large-scale shootings where the specific agency's patrol staff may be pinned down and require the employment of tactical retreat. The policy for barricaded suspect incidents and arrest warrants is covered earlier in the document.
698
699This does not include incidents that originate from 911 calls, civilian reports or emergency incidents, nor does this include any major or extraordinary incidents. Any major or extraordinary situations, such as bank robberies, large scale civil unrest, terrorist threats etc., are the full responsibility of the tactical unit with primary jurisdiction over the location, and the secondary jurisdiction holder's tactical team must not respond and shall only respond if explicitly requested over the interdepartmental frequency by the primary jurisdiction holder.
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701In any instance, the agency with primary jurisdiction shall hold tactical command of the scene/incident, regardless of which agency's tactical team was deployed unless the secondary jurisdiction holder is handling an incident alone.
702Warrant Executions
703C Platoon, D Platoon, Emergency Services Detail and Special Enforcement Detail are only allowed to execute approved search and arrest warrants from their own department without prior entry approval, unless the execution of the warrant from another department is approved by their respective Command Staff or Executive Staff where the Command Staff or Executive Staff attempted to contact their own tactical teams first. If required, personal contact should be attempted to be made with a Team Leader before approval. (( Third party programs such as Skype, Steam or other programs that you may be able to contact someone with. )) C Platoon, D Platoon, Emergency Services Detail and Special Enforcement Detail may only enter without prior approval if there is an active trace or confirmed location of the warrant they are executing. Searching for a warrant requires approval from a Supervisor of the opposite department. If it's an urgent warrant, such as one that requires immediate action related to a Detective casefile, Sergeants / Supervisor qualified Detectives may approve the entry of the tactical team if they have attempted to make contact with Command Staff / Executive Staff or a Team Leader of their own tactical teams.
704Patrols
705C Platoon and Emergency Services Detail are allowed to patrol in each other's jurisdiction without prior approval with certain restrictions. The unit may only have one (1) vehicle (Premier or Marked Squad Car) actively patrolling in the secondary jurisdiction. The vehicle shall be occupied by a minimum of one and a maximum of four unit members unless the unit is deploying for a specific incident (i.e. arrest warrant) or to provide support to their patrol staff for moderate-to-high-risk incidents). External Tactical Vests may be worn by the unit members. During the active patrol, the unit may support their patrol staff for any incident that requires their expertise. 
706
707C Platoon and LSSD's Emergency Services Detail are allowed to engage in pursuits on armed / dangerous suspects that cross the border towards the secondary jurisdiction, without any special permission required.
708
709C Platoon and LSSD's Emergency Services Detail must not respond to normal or emergency backup requests without permission given by supervisors of the secondary jurisdiction.
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711D Platoon, and Special Enforcement Detail are only allowed to patrol in each other's jurisdiction with the approval from Command Staff or Executive Staff from the opposite department. The Command Staff or Executive Staff should liaise with their own tactical teams before approving the patrol, to see if their tactical teams need the support of the opposite department's tactical teams.
712Disagreement
713In the event of disagreement between either department's supervisor as to who initiated a particular situation, the agency in the secondary jurisdiction shall surrender tactical command to the primary jurisdiction holder. The situation should not be disputed during the course of the situation.
714Any major or extraordinary situations, such as bank robberies, large scale civil unrest, terror threats etc., are the full responsibility of the tactical unit with primary jurisdiction over the location, regardless of whether LSPD or LSSD were first on scene.
715
716In the event of disagreement between either department's supervisor as to who initiated a particular situation, the agency in the secondary jurisdiction shall surrender tactical command to the primary jurisdiction holder. The situation should not be disputed during the course of the situation.
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718Regardless of the situation, a notification must be made to the opposite department Supervisors upon entry and upon conclusion.
719
720Tactical teams are required to file jurisdictional logs within 48 hours of the situation's conclusion, this only counts for "D" Platoon and Special Enforcement Detail, C Platoon and Emergency Services Detail are not required to file jurisdiction logs. Failure to fill in the relevant logs within the specified time frame shall result in disciplinary action, as follows;
721• 1) Written warning
722• 2) Seven day tactical duty suspension
723• 3) Removal from tactical division
724
72562. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. The San Andreas Correctional Facility (SACF) is the jurisdiction of the San Andreas Department of Corrections (DOC). Department personnel may enter the Correctional Facility's suspect processing building located beyond the front gates, but unless specifically requested by the DOC, they do not have permission to conduct any duties whatsoever inside SACF.
726
727Officers shall adhere to the following guidelines at all times:
728• Officers ONLY have access to the main vehicle gate and processing area, unless authorized/asked by a DOC supervisor, or when an emergency has been declared inside the prison and/or a DOC supervisor directly asked for Department assistance.
729• Officers shall inform DOC they are making an arrest over the interdepartmental frequency. Police officers operating in unmarked vehicles shall additionally state their vehicle model and color.
730• Officers shall always ensure that all gates and doors are locked after using them. This includes the main vehicle gate.
731• Detectives and Tactical Teams may only enter SACF to transport suspects and shall inform DOC prior to their entry, unless authorized/asked by a DOC supervisor, or when an emergency has been declared inside the prison and/or a DOC supervisor directly asked for Department assistance.
732• The facility's alarm system and intercom may be audible in several areas. This is for the inmates and/or DOC staff, and should be entirely ignored by other agencies.
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73463. DETAINMENT OF OUTSIDE AGENCY PERSONNEL. Officers shall not knowingly pull over, detain, or stop on-duty personnel of other state agencies. No enforcement action (citation, detainment, arrest, etc) may be taken against an on-duty employee of another state agency without approval from a Command Officer, who shall obtain approval from the outside agency's command staff. 
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736Enforcement actions in the form of citations may be issued to off-duty personnel of other state agencies. No arrest may be made against an off-duty employee of another state agency without approval from a Command Officer, who shall obtain approval from the outside agency's command staff.
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73864. INVESTIGATIVE JURISDICTION. The Sheriff's Department's Investigative Services Unit (ISU) personnel, when operating under any Detective callsign in uniform, plainclothes or when undercover, may only enter the Department's primary jurisdiction after obtaining explicit permission from a Command Officer. This includes any entries to the Department's primary jurisdiction, regardless of reason or purpose (e.g investigations, backup requests, emergency incidents, etc.)
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756VOLUME 3
757LINE PROCEDURES
758
759COMMUNICATIONS
760
76110. RADIO UNIT DESIGNATIONS. Staff units shall be identified as follows:
762Staff 1: Chief of Police
763Staff 2: Assistant Chief of Police
764Staff 3: Commanding Officer, Operations Bureau
765Staff 4: Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau
766Staff 5: Chief of Detectives
767Staff 6: Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau
768Division commanding officer units will be identified by the word "Commander" followed by the number and/or letter(s) of the respective division:
7691: Santa Maria Bay Area
7702: 54th Street Area
7713: Traffic Division
772I: Internal Affairs Group
7731K: Robbery-Homicide Division
7742K: Gang and Narcotics Division
7753K: Major Crimes Division Division
7762D: Air Support Division
777R: Metropolitan Division
778Unit designations shall be stated by all units at the beginning of each transmission:
779Patrol units shall be identified by the number of the area of assignment, the applicable service letter, and the unit number.
780Detective units shall be identified by the number of the detective division, the applicable service letter, and the unit number.
781Traffic units shall be identified by the number "3" with the applicable service letter and the unit number.
782Supervisors shall be assigned a unit number ending in "zero" exclusive of the numbers "10" and "90."
783Watch commanders shall be assigned the unit number "10."
784Base stations shall be identified by the number of the division or community police station, the applicable service letter, and the unit number "90."
785Metropolitan Division units shall be identified by the letter "R" (or the letter "D" for D Platoon) and a unit number.
786Regular air flights shall be designated by the word "Air," followed by the unit number. Special air flights will be designated by the word "Air," followed by a unit number higher than "20."
787Units from nongeographic divisions shall be identified by the number and/or letter of the division and a unit number.
788The following letters indicate the type of service to which mobile radio units are assigned:
789A	Basic car unit
790Air	Air patrol unit
791E	Traffic enforcement automobile unit
792G	Area Gang Impact Team
793K	Detective unit
794L	One‑Officer unit
795M	Traffic enforcement motorcycle unit
796O	Marine boat unit
797R	Metropolitan Division unit
798T	Collision investigation unit
799U	Support unit
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80111. RADIO TERMINOLOGY AND CODES. The following code words shall be used, when applicable, in local radio transmissions:
802A Adam	H Henry	O Ocean	V Victor
803B Boy	I Ida	P Paul	W William
804C Charles	J John	Q Queen	X X-ray
805D David	K King	R Robert	Y Young
806E Edward	L Lincoln	S Sam	Z Zebra
807F Frank	M Mary	T Tom	
808G George	N Nora	U Union	
809The following codes and phrases shall be used, when applicable, in local radio transmissions:
810Officer Needs Help. This emergency call shall be broadcast when a unit requires immediate aid for an incident where serious bodily injury, death or serious threat to public safety is imminent. The unit shall also include the location, and if possible, the unit identification and any other pertinent information. All duty units must immediately drop what they are doing, as long as it is reasonable, such as being engaged in an active pursuit, and attend the Officer needs Help as soon as is practically possible. All available units shall respond CODE THREE.
811Back-Up Unit Request. This emergency call shall be broadcast when a unit requires immediate aid but the situation does not rise to the level where serious bodily injury, death or serious threat to public safety is imminent. The unit shall also include the location and any other pertinent information, such as the reason for the request. All available units shall respond Code Three. All available units shall respond CODE THREE.
812Additional Unit Request. This call shall be broadcast when a unit requires an additional unit for a non-emergency situation. The unit shall also include the location, any other pertinent information, and the number of additional units required. An additional unit shall respond Code Two. Only one additional unit shall respond unless multiple units are requested.
813Pursuit. When a unit is engaged in a vehicle or foot pursuit, they shall broadcast that they are in a pursuit, as well as the reason for the pursuit, the license plate or vehicle description (or physical description if in a foot pursuit), and the location and direction of travel. The unit shall also request back-up, an air unit, and a supervisor to respond, as well as indicate which radio tactical channel to use for the pursuit.
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815Code Two. Indicating that the response level does not warrant the use of lights or sirens. Officers need not to state code two unless it needs to be indicated. All calls and responses should be code two by default. It is unnecessary to state that you are responding code two unless you are downgrading from code three.
816Code Three. Indicates that an officer is responding to a felony crime in progress, an incident where someone is in danger, a back-up or help call, or another emergency that necessitates the use of lights and sirens.
817Code Four. When additional assistance is not needed at the scene of a backup/additional units request, a "Code Four," followed by the location of the call, shall be broadcast. Radio units which are not assigned to the call and which are not at the scene shall resume patrol when a "Code Four" is broadcast. Officers shall use discretion and downgrade their responses based on the arrival of other units at the requesting officer's location or if a "Code Four" is broadcast. Code Four shall only be broadcast when no additional assistance is needed, it shall not be used to imply that no assistance is needed. (i.e Code Four may only be called if an officer has previously requested backup/additional units and they are not needed anymore.)
818Code Four Adam. When additional assistance at an incident is no longer needed but a suspect is still in the vicinity, a Code Four Adam, followed by the location of the call and the description of the suspect, shall be broadcast. Units not already assigned to the incident shall patrol in the vicinity of the scene.
819Code Five. A unit intending to "stakeout" a location shall broadcast that there is a "Code Five" at the particular location. All units shall avoid the vicinity except in an emergency or in response to a call. When the need for a "Code Five" no longer exists, the originating unit, or the last unit to leave the scene, shall notify other units that the "Code Five" is clear at the particular location.
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821Code Six. When a unit is conducting a field investigation and no assistance is anticipated, a Code Six, followed by the location, shall be broadcast. If the unit is conducting a traffic stop, the license plate or vehicle description should also be broadcast.
822Code Six Adam. When a unit may need assistance in conducting a field investigation, a Code Six Adam, followed by the location, shall be broadcast. If the unit is conducting a traffic stop, the license plate or vehicle description should also be broadcast. Other units should patrol in the vicinity of the location and be prepared to respond in the event that assistance is requested. A unit should broadcast Code Four, followed by the location, in the event that assistance will not be necessary.
823Code Six Charles. When a unit is conducting a field investigation and is in contact with a high risk or felony suspect, a Code Six Charles, followed by the location, shall be broadcast. If the unit is conducting a traffic stop, the license plate or vehicle description should also be broadcast. Other units shall respond Code Three. Code Six Charles may also be used to indicate high risk or felony suspects in general.
824Code Six George. When a unit is conducting a field investigation concerning possible gang activity, a Code Six George, followed by the location, should be broadcast. If the unit is conducting a traffic stop, the license plate or vehicle description should also be broadcast. An available gang enforcement unit shall respond, while other units should patrol in the vicinity of the location and be prepared to respond in the event that assistance is requested. A unit should broadcast Code Four, followed by the location, in the event that assistance will not be necessary.
825Code Six Robert-Rifle. When an Officer (who must be UPR qualified) is actively deploying an Urban Police Rifle, a Code Six Robert-Rifle, followed by the location and a reason for the rifle's deployment, should be broadcast. This code is typically broadcast so that any field supervisors are informed of the deployment of an UPR, or multiple, dependent on the situation.
826Code Six Robert-Slug. When an Officer (who must be TS qualified) is actively deploying a Tactical Shotgun, a Code Six Robert-Slug, followed by the location and a reason for the shotgun's deployment, should be broadcast. This code is typically broadcast so that any field supervisors are informed of the deployment of a tactical shotgun, or multiple, dependent on the situation.
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828Code Robert-Rifle. When a unit who is actively involved in a high-risk situation requests for a Code ROBERT-Rifle, all UPR qualified Officers should make every effort to respond to said situation and deploy the Urban Police Rifle at their own discretion, with permission from a supervisor only if responding. Permission from a supervisor to deploy the UPR whilst present at the scene in question is not required.
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830Code Seven. When a unit desires to go out of service for free time, a Code Seven, followed by the location, shall be broadcast. In circumstances where it is impractical or otherwise infeasible to lose available units, for example, due to the influx of incidents; A supervisor may deny a request to go out of service for free time by instructing the unit to "Continue Patrol."
831Code Eight. This call is broadcast when a fire has been reported at a specific location. A specific police unit shall respond to the call to assist with traffic or crowd control.
832Code Ten. When a unit wishes to check a suspect or vehicle for wants and/or warrants, a Code Ten, followed by the number of suspects to be checked, shall be broadcast. An available unit that can handle the request shall instruct the unit to "Go Ahead" with the suspect name or license plate.The unit handling the request shall respond with "Code Six Charles" or "Code 37" if applicable, and other units should respond as necessary. If a "Code Six Charles" or "Code 37" is broadcast and assistance is not needed, the unit requesting Code Ten shall broadcast Code Four followed by the reason (e.g. "suspect in custody" or "information only").
833Code Thirty‑Seven. Vehicle is reported stolen.
834Code Red. This code may be broadcast during active incidents by the Watch Commander or Metropolitan Division Incident Commander when it is necessary to maintain radio silence over a frequency due to an urgent situation. Upon hearing this code, all officers must immediately stop transmitting over the frequency unless their transmission is of urgent nature.
835The following terms shall be used, when applicable, in local radio transmissions:
836109. Murder
837206. Robbery
838501. Disturbance
8391111. Driver under the influence
840Active shooter. A situation where a suspect is actively opening fire.
841Roger. Message received, will comply
842Come In. You are being called
843Stand By. Wait until a suitable answer is determined-or do not transmit
844Go Ahead. Proceed with your message
845Repeat. Repeat your message
846Rover. Remote Out-of-vehicle Emergency Radio (handheld radio)
847Out. Out of service, not available for calls (used when no other code applies, followed by the reason)
848Clear. Available for calls
849PR. Person reporting
850RO. Registered owner
851TC. Traffic Collision
852DMV. Information regarding vehicle registration
853GOA. Gone on arrival
854KMA. End of transmission
855End of Watch. Unit has completed tour of duty
856
85712. CRIME BROADCASTS. The first officers to arrive at the scene of a crime shall conduct a brief interview with the victim or witnesses. Information, when applicable, shall be transmitted in the following sequence without delay:
858Type of Crime.
859Occurred ______ Minutes Ago.
860Location.
861Vehicle Used (or left on foot).
862Direction Taken.
863Number, Sex, Descent of Suspects.
864Outstanding Features.
865Weapon.
866General Type of Property Taken.
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86813. INTERDEPARTMENTAL FREQUENCY USE. The interdepartmental frequency may be used by officers to communicate with other agencies. Officers wishing to contact another agency shall request a Supervisor and have them communicate on their behalf over the interdepartmental frequency. Officers may only use the interdepartmental frequency directly if:
869• They are requesting medical aid from the Fire Department
870• They are entering the San Andreas Correctional Facility
871• They are broadcasting a crime to all agencies. In this instance, they must follow the crime broadcast format. (ref 4.3.6 CRIME BROADCAST)
872• They are being contacted specifically (by name, unit, or serial number, etc)
873• They have made a reasonable attempt to contact a Supervisor and awaited a response
874• They have been instructed to do so by a Supervisor
875
876When broadcasting over the interdepartmental frequency officers shall:
877• Identify themselves as 'Police,' followed by their serial number if necessary at the start of their broadcast and include the agency their broadcast is directed at (e.g. "Police to Fire" or "Police 55042 to Fire")
878• Address Government as "City."
879• Address the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department as "Sheriff's."
880• Address the Fire Department as "Fire."
881• Make broadcasts concise, direct and clear
882• Not use radio codes
883• Not use the radio to submit complaints, or make inappropriate or unwarranted comments towards other agencies
884
885When receiving over the interdepartmental frequency officers shall:
886• Respond if they are being requested specifically (by name, serial number, etc)
887• Not respond unless they are the Watch Commander or the highest rank on duty if there is no Watch Commander
888
889When specialized units are permitted to use the interdepartmental frequency, either by a supervisor or in compliance with the regulations established in this manual section, they shall not include their division or unit in the transmission (e.g they shall say "Police" instead of "Police K-9", "Police Traffic", "Police GND", or such) unless their division or unit is directly pertaining and relevant to the transmission. An acceptable example would be saying "Police Air" when requested by a supervisor to answer an interdepartmental request for an available air unit.
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89114. SIMPLEX CHANNELS. Simplex channels function as communication channels during active incidents, where coordination and communication between involved officers are required and where on-scene communication is impractical or otherwise not feasible. Additionally, they may be used during, or in the aftermath, of emergency incidents where the use of a TAC channel is impractical or otherwise infeasible, and/or at the discretion of the Incident Commander. These channels may also be used for car-to-car communications when necessary. 
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893SIMPLEX 1: 931
894SIMPLEX 2: 932
895
896FIELD ACTIVITIES
897
89820. INTERROGATIONS. Generally, Department employees should not conduct a custodial interrogation once a suspect in custody unequivocally invokes either the right to silence or the right to an attorney. When a major crime is involved, an officer shall not read the Miranda admonition to a suspect or question a suspect prior to consulting with the investigating officer (I/O) conducting the criminal investigation. For all other crimes, the arresting officer(s) or other assigned employee(s) should attempt to obtain a statement from an in-custody suspect after providing the Miranda admonition:
899You have the right to remain silent.
900Anything you say may be used against you in court;
901You have the right to the presence of an attorney before and during any questioning.
902If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you free of charge.
903Do you want to talk about what happened?
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90521. PRELIMINARY FIELD INVESTIGATION. Field units assigned to calls or discovering incidents are responsible for the preliminary investigation. When a field unit answers a call involving a major crime, and the circumstances indicate the need of immediate investigation by investigating officers, the concerned investigating officers shall be notified without delay. In those instances where concerned investigating officers or specialized units respond to the scene and desire to conduct the preliminary investigation, they will notify the assigned unit that they are taking over at that time and will prepare all necessary reports. The unit thus relieved will then give the investigative unit all pertinent evidence or information in their possession. If an investigating officer or specialized unit is not able to respond, the officer shall conduct a preliminary investigation and complete an Investigative Report for any of the following crimes:
906Burglary.
907Dead body/homicide.
908Kidnapping.
909Theft.
910Rape.
911Robbery.
912Assault and battery.
913Any other major or unusual crimes.
914Any other crimes where the officer believes a follow-up investigation is warranted.
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91622. SUPPORT UNITS. Support units shall be requested and dispatched when practical:
917To transport suspects.
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91923. IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPECTS IN THE FIELD. A suspect may be transported to a victim or witness for the purpose of identification when an officer is conducting a preliminary investigation and a field confrontation is necessary to determine if the suspect is the perpetrator of the offense and probable cause exists to arrest the suspect for the offense, exigent circumstances exist that make it unreasonable for the victim or witness to be transported to the suspect, or the officer obtains the free and voluntary consent of the suspect.
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921The officer must ensure that the victim or witness is comfortable with this.
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92324. VEHICLE PURSUITS. Unmarked units without emergency equipment shall not engage in a pursuit. In the event a pursuit is initiated by an officer on a motorcycle, the pursuing motor officer shall relinquish the role as the primary unit when a marked patrol unit has joined the pursuit.
924
925The responsibility of the officers in the primary unit is the apprehension of the suspect without unreasonably endangering themselves or others. The senior officer of the primary unit is responsible for maintaining management and control of the pursuit until a supervisor takes command. The senior officer's responsibilities also include the decision to become involved in a pursuit and whether the pursuit should be terminated. The secondary unit shall be responsible for backing up the primary unit and broadcasting pertinent information at the termination of the pursuit.
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927A supervisor shall monitor the pursuit and continuously assess the situation and ensure that the pursuit is conducted within Department guidelines. If necessary, the supervisor shall direct specific units out of the pursuit, determine when there are sufficient units involved in the pursuit, assign an available air unit, terminate the pursuit, or authorize the employment of a VIT.
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929The use of an air unit to track a suspect vehicle is a valuable law enforcement tool intended to enhance public and officer safety by encouraging a fleeing suspect(s) to operate his/her vehicle responsibly and/or terminate the pursuit. Upon the air unit's arrival at the scene of a pursuit, the air unit will assess the situation and request if tracking should be initiated. In the absence of exigent circumstances (e.g., armed suspect, murder suspect, hostage situation, etc.), which may require pursuing units to remain in pursuit of the suspect's vehicle, authorized ground units shall continue Code Three, and attempt to remain out of the suspect's line of sight, but remain in close proximity to the suspect's vehicle.
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931Officers involved in a pursuit shall continually evaluate the necessity for continuing the pursuit. Officers must determine whether the seriousness of the initial violation or any subsequent violations reasonably warrants continuance of the pursuit. The following factors should be considered when evaluating speeds throughout a pursuit and assessing whether to continue or terminate a pursuit:
932Whether there is an unreasonable risk of injury to the safety of the public, the pursuing officers, or the occupant(s) in the fleeing vehicle.
933Whether speeds dangerously exceed the normal flow of traffic.
934Whether vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic safety is unreasonably compromised.
935Whether the suspects can be apprehended at a later time.
936If the weather conditions such as rain, fog, snow, etc., create an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or the pursuing officers.
937The suspect is not responding to the emergency equipment, e.g., siren and red lights of the police vehicle, is not accelerating to get away from the officer, and the only known reason for initiating a pursuit is a minor traffic infraction.
938The seriousness of the crime and its relationship to community safety.
939The traffic conditions: volume of vehicular traffic, volume of pedestrian traffic and road conditions.
940Nature of the area of the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
941The familiarity of the primary pursuing officer with the area.
942The availability of an air unit.
943The loss of the pursued vehicle, or unknown location of the pursued vehicle.
944Tactics employed to stop a pursued suspect, such as establishing a physical barricade (road block), boxing in, heading off, ramming, or driving alongside the pursued vehicle are completely prohibited. 
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946Generally, officers shall not pursue a vehicle the wrong way on a freeway, nor shall officers pursue the wrong way on a one-way street. Officers shall not overtake other officers unless specifically asked to do so and their vehicle is stationary.
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948Officers should obtain supervisor approval prior to employing a Vehicle Intervention Technique (VIT). In rare instances where exigent circumstances exist that require immediate action and preclude officers from seeking prior supervisor approval, a VIT may be employed. The supervisor may authorize a pursuit's termination by employing a VIT. The decision to employ a VIT shall be based on careful consideration of the situation, while maintaining a significant regard for public and officer safety.
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950A VIT may be employed when the officer believes that the continued movement of the vehicle would place persons in imminent danger of great bodily harm or death and/or the risk of harm to persons outweighs any risks created by the application of a VIT. Currently, the Department has authorized the following Vehicle Intervention Techniques:
951A Tire Deflation Device (commonly referred to as a "Spike Strip") is used to impede or stop movement of vehicles by deflating the tires. The tire deflation device normally should not be deployed for a pursued vehicle traveling at speeds in excess of 65 mph. Absent exigent circumstances, the tire deflation device should generally not be used in adverse terrain or where geographic configurations increase the risk of injury to the suspect (e.g., on roadways bounded by steep descending embankments, curves, etc.), or at any location where safety of proceeding or opposing traffic cannot be assured. Absent exigent circumstances where lethal force is authorized, officers shall not use tire deflation devices on two wheeled vehicles.
952The Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) is designed to be executed by a pursuing police vehicle. The PIT is a technique in which the officer's vehicle makes contact with the rear quarter panel of the suspect's vehicle, causing it to rotate and come to a stop. If the technique is properly executed, damage to the officer's vehicle should be minor or negligible. The location chosen to implement a PIT is of paramount importance. The area should be clear of pedestrians and other occupied vehicles, and road conditions should be in good condition (e.g., free from loose gravel, significant road repair, etc.). Unless exigent circumstances exist, the PIT should not be attempted when the pursued vehicle is traveling in excess of 90 mph, the size of the pursued vehicle is significantly heavier than the primary unit's police car (e.g., buses, motor homes, semi-trucks, dual-rear-wheel pickup trucks, etc.), the pursued vehicle is transporting hazardous material, on a suspect who is known to be armed, and on any two-wheeled vehicles.
953Safety is critical at the termination of a pursuit, therefore, the need for decisive action, self‑control, and strict personal discipline is essential. The responsibility for maintaining control and directing activities at the termination point of a vehicle pursuit must remain with the senior officer in the primary unit unless relieved by a supervisor. The officers in the secondary unit shall be responsible for backing up the primary unit and broadcasting pertinent information at the termination of the pursuit. When the pursuit is terminated and the suspect(s) flees on foot, the air unit, when involved, shall broadcast any information which may assist in the deployment of ground units.
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955If a pursued vehicle comes to a stop at any point, regardless of length of time the vehicle stops or circumstances, all officers shall assume the high-risk stop formation and leave their vehicles to provide lethal cover, except for the primary unit.
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95725. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION. Suspects, arrestees, or others requiring emergency medical attention shall only be transported via a Rescue Ambulance (RA). It shall be the responsibility of all Department employees to request a Rescue Ambulance for a suspect, arrestee, or any other person requesting emergency medical treatment or when it is apparent that they are in need of such assistance and are unable to request. Individuals requiring emergency medical attention shall only be transported in a police vehicle during an unusual occurrence or tactical situation when it is necessary to remove the individual from a position of immediate threat to their safety. In such situations, an RA shall be requested and the individual shall be moved only the distance required to reach a safe location.
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95926. REQUESTS FOR SPECIALIZED UNITS. The Incident Commander at a barricaded suspect/hostage incident shall request the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) when all of the following criteria are met:
960The suspect is probably armed.
961The suspect is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to the lives and safety of citizens and/or police.
962The suspect is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment or is contained in an open area and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the suspect.
963The suspect refuses to submit to arrest.
964Any officer may request Metropolitan Division K-9 Platoon when any of the following criteria are met:
965A free air sniff is requested by the primary unit on a traffic stop, in which case the primary unit cannot extend the traffic stop duration to wait for the K-9 unit without reasonable suspicion.
966To assist with the detection, control or apprehension of a suspect when there is a reasonable suspicion of the suspect's involvement in criminal activity.
967In the investigation of a crime or possible crime.
968To defend peace officers and others from imminent danger at the hands of an assailant.
969To locate or recover evidence.
970In the furtherance of an investigative follow-up.
971Any officer may request Robbery-Homicide Division when any of the following criteria are met during an incident or preliminary investigation:
972Unusual or complex investigations.
973Property crimes and general crimes against persons.
974Follow-up investigations.
975Preliminary specialized investigations.
976Homicides.
977Solicitation or conspiracy to commit murder (murder for hire).
978Bank robberies.
979Serial robberies.
980Sexual assaults.
981Any officer may request Gang and Narcotics Division when any of the following criteria are met during an incident or preliminary investigation:
982Narcotics trafficking.
983Narcotics manufacturing.
984Street gangs.
985Outlaw motorcycle gangs.
986Any officer may request Major Crimes Division when any of the following criteria are met during an incident or preliminary investigation:
987Organized crime.
988Criminal enterprise groups.
989Kidnappings.
990Significant investigations involving public officials.
991Terrorism.
992Human trafficking.
993Gun trafficking.
994Escapes from prison or jail.
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99627. IMPOUNDING VEHICLES. A vehicle impoundment is warranted in the following cases:
997When the vehicle is impeding traffic or jeopardizing public safety and convenience.
998When the vehicle is blocking a driveway or crosswalk or otherwise preventing the efficient movement of traffic.
999When the location of the stopped vehicle may create a public safety hazard.
1000When the location of the vehicle, if left at the location, may make it a target for vandalism or theft.
1001The driver is being arrested, the vehicle is not parked in a legal parking space where it is not likely to be a target of vandalism or theft, and the registered owner is not able to give a licensed driver permission to operate the vehicle.
1002Officers shall make every possible effort to deploy a tow truck or retrieve keys from the vehicle owner instead of making forceful entry into the vehicle.
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100428. AFFIDAVITS. Officers that have positive identification information of a wanted suspect shall make a crime broadcast and an All Points Bulletin (APB) as soon as practicable. If the suspect is not apprehended by the end of the officer's watch, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an affidavit for warrant of arrest is filed. 
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1006(( Officers shall not use /wanted or add charges to a person's recording instead of filling an affidavit. ))
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100829. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. The public address system, also referred to as PA or megaphone, may only be used in the following instances:
1009• If a vehicle that is being pulled over does not stop after the use of lights and sirens for at least 30 seconds
1010• To provide instructions during a high-risk stop
1011• To gain compliance or communicate during barricaded suspect incidents
1012• When directed by a Supervisor
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1014The PA system shall not be used:
1015• As a first resort to pull vehicles over
1016• To clear intersections or ask vehicles to clear the road
1017• During pursuits, under any circumstances (e.g. to communicate with suspects)
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102030. ADVICE ON BOOKINGS. Prior to booking an arrestee, booking advice on what charge(s) the arrestee should be booked on should be sought from a supervisor in the field or the watch commander. Officers are not required to obtain booking advice however the watch commander has final authority as to the booking charge(s). The final charges must be read to the arrestee.
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102231. SEARCHES OF SUSPECTS AND ARRESTEES. When an immediate cursory search for weapons is necessary, it may be conducted by an officer of either sex. When the rules of search and seizure permit, an arrestee shall be thoroughly searched as soon as practicable. Such searches shall be conducted by an employee of the arrestee's sex. However, an immediate search may be conducted in the field by an officer of either sex when necessitated by specific circumstances, such as a reasonable belief that the arrestee is armed with a weapon or a delay could result in the destruction or loss of evidence.
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1024Suspects and/or arrestees shall only be searched whilst they are standing against a solid object, preferably in front of a Department vehicle, in full view of DICVS. If taking the suspect to the officer's vehicle is not feasible or practical, they shall be searched against another solid surface, such as a wall.
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102632. USE OF HANDCUFFS. The primary purpose in handcuffing an arrestee is to maintain control of the arrestee and to minimize the possibility of escalating the situation to a point that would necessitate more drastic means of restraint. Felony arrestees shall normally be handcuffed, however there may be circumstances which would make the handcuffing of an arrestee inappropriate. Such circumstances can best be perceived by the involved officer. Therefore, any decision to not handcuff an arrestee must be based on available facts. An officer shall constantly monitor the actions of an unhandcuffed arrestee. If the officer believes it is necessary, he/she may, at any time, handcuff the arrestee. Handcuffing of misdemeanor prisoners is discretionary.
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102833. USE OF THE HOBBLE RESTRAINT DEVICE. The Hobble Restraint Device can be used to control a violent or potentially-violent arrestee, or as a restraining device for a non-violent arrestee when handcuffs are impractical due to injury or other extenuating circumstances. The Hobble Restraint Device was designed to be used to secure the ankles, knees, elbows or feet of an individual who is potentially violent or displaying violent behavior by kicking, fighting, biting, punching, or thrashing about. Once the Hobble Restraint Device is secured, officers shall immediately place the individual in an upright, seated position or on his/her left side (left lateral recumbent position).
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103034. TRANSPORTATION OF ARRESTEES. All arrestees transported in any Department vehicle, regardless of age or gender, shall be secured in the rear seat. If two officers are transporting an arrestee in a partitioned or non-partitioned vehicle, the passenger officer shall ride in the front seat. A single officer in a non-partitioned vehicle may transport a non-belligerent arrestee. The officer must remain in close proximity to visually monitor the arrestee. Should the arrestee become belligerent, the transporting unit should stop the transport and request a unit with a partitioned vehicle to continue to transport the arrestee.
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1032Officers shall request a rescue ambulance to transport a suspect only if the suspect is injured or physically ill and is in need of immediate medical attention. If the officer is partnered, one officer shall ride with the paramedics in the ambulance and maintain custody of the arrestee during transportation. The officer's partner or a backup officer shall follow the ambulance to the hospital. If the officer is unpartnered, they shall follow the ambulance.
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1034CHIEF OF POLICE AZIZ NAZARI
1035Los Santos Police Department — "To Protect and to Serve"