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1VOLUME I
2Code of Conduct
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4Volume I, Code of Conduct provides guidelines to how an Officer of the Department
5should represent themselves to the public, as well as the Department's main goals and
6aims which are reinforced by the roles of Police Officers
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171.1 - Departmental Objectives
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221.1.1 DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES DEFINED
23The Objectives of the Department consist of what the Department, as a whole, aims to achieve as best it can, using what resources it has, working with the rules, regulations, procedures and protocols, to provide an efficient, professional and consistent Law Enforcement agency to the City of Los Santos.
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251.1.2 TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE
26The Department protects the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminals, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The Department serves all the citizens 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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281.1.3 VISION
29It is the vision of the Los Santos Police Department to, as closely as possible, achieve a city free from crime and public disorder.
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311.1.4 MISSION
32It 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 diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.
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421.2 - Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect
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471.2.1 COURTESY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT DEFINED
48As an officer of the Los Santos Police Department you are a representative to the public therefore the foundation of your work on the frontline is expected to be based on the principles of CPR. Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect. Successfully maintaining these principles shows the public that we are in touch with society and most importantly, that we care. However CPR should not only be applied when in the public eye. You have a responsibility to uphold these principles to your colleagues and the other government agencies, the Sheriffs Department and Fire Department. Working in the LSPD can undoubtedly cause stress but that should never be used as an excuse to drop the guidelines of courtesy, professionalism and respect. It is in times of pressure when CPR will serve you the most.
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501.2.2 COURTESY
51Courtesy is to always stand to the aid of the citizens. Being polite, offering directions, and being generous with understanding are important.
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531.2.3 PROFESSIONALISM
54Professionalism means always keeping an objective eye at every situation, understanding that there is always two sides to every story, and to remember what your duty as an officer is.
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561.2.4 RESPECT
57Respect is showing your peers that you do not consider yourself above them, understanding other people’s situations, and showing you have boundaries.
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671.3 - Terminology and Abbreviations
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721.3.1 TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS DEFINED
73Specific Terminology and Abbreviations can be used throughout your work within the Department to conceal information from the surrounding public on duty, speed up general duties as well as shorten radio transmissions without sacrificing vital information.
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75The official list of Key Language and Abbreviations that the department uses as follows;
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771.3.2 COMMON TERMINOLOGY
78Key definitions and words used throughout the manual, and which can be incorporated into your duties, radio transmissions, etc.
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80A
81Active shooter - A situation where's there's a suspect (or suspects) actively opening fire.
82Affirmative - Defines understood or yes.
83Attempt - Refers to the act of an individual with the plan to break, usually a specific, law.
84C
85Central - (( Teamspeak communication bind to transmit to all Duty Channels. (reference 4.2.5). ))
86Citation or Ticket - A financial punishment given for Infractions and Misdemeanours.
87Command Staff - Staff Officers, Command Officers (reference 2.1).
88Conspiracy - An agreement between two or more person to break, usually a specific, law or laws.
89(( Control Room - Refers to the parent Teamspeak channel under which all Duty Channels are located. ))
90Covert - Undercover, plain clothes.
91D
92Department - Refers to the Los Santos Police Department.
93Department Radio - Refers to the radio setting used to contact alternative public services.
94Department Armoury - Refers to a restricted area accessed via the underground parking area where all equipment and uniforms are held, as well as a shooting range for Officer use.
95Detainment - Refers to the temporary lawful holding of an individual.
96(( Duty Channels - Refers to the channels located under the Control Room used when an officer is on duty. ))
97Duty Uniform - Refers to a uniform that has distinctive requirements and represents the Department clearly (reference 1.4.3/2).
98Duty Unit - Refers to a specific type of duty that has a distinctive and specific purpose and aim (reference 2.4).
99E
100External Parking Area - Refers to the parking area located adjacent to the Department, to the north, which provides direct access to both the underground parking area and the DB parking area.
101F
102Felony - Refers to the most serious crimes, settled by prison time in SACF.
103Firearm - Refers to a weapon that fires projectiles.
104Frisk - Refers to a full outer clothing search, which includes all external items of clothing.
105H
106Handbook - Refers to the Los Santos Police Department Handbook.
107Homicide - Refers to the act of one human killing another.
108I
109Index - A vehicle's license plate.
110Infraction - Refers to minor, usually traffic, crimes.
111Informal Attire - Demonstrates a dress code consisting of either a male or female suit and, if appropriate, a tie, maintaining a professional image.
112Insubordination - Refers to the act of wilfully disobeying an order.
113Interrogation - To question an individual with the aim obtain information or evidence.
114J
115Jail - Temporary holding cells at the Los Santos Police Department.
116L
117Law Enforcement Officer - Refers to a Government employee, usually belonging to a specific Government Department, who's duty is to enforce laws.
118M
119Manual - Refers to the Los Santos Police Department Manual.
120Misdemeanour - Refers to moderately serious crimes.
121Miranda Warning Flash Card - Refers to a small card in every Police Vehicle and on every Police Officer that lists the Miranda Warning in a variety of common languages, including that of English, Spanish, Armenian, Korean, Persian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, and more.
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123Patrol Staff - Police Sergeants, Police Detectives, Police Officers (reference 2.1).
124O
125DB Parking Area - Refers to the parking area, consisting of two levels, which can be accessed via the external parking area which contains vehicles used by DB. Officers may also park their private vehicles on the lower level of this parking area.
126Office of the Chief of Police - Consists of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs of Police.
127P
128Prison - Cells for holding Felony suspects at the San Andreas Correctional Facility (San Andreas Department of Corrections).
129Privately-owned vehicles - Refer to vehicles which are legally registered and owned by an individual.
130Pre-emptive strike - A strike or blow to gain compliance of a suspect quickly who is a high risk to themselves or others around them.
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132Radio - Your portable or vehicle radio used for speaking to all on duty officers (reference 4.2). (( In-game departmental radio channel used to speak to all officers on duty. ))
133Radio check - Requesting a response via your radio (( or central )) to confirm that your radio (( or central bind )) works properly (( and that your microphone is appropriately volumed and clear )).
134Read and Understand - Demonstrates the act and agreement that you have Read and Understood a specific document, often used in units within the Department
135Reference - Los Santos Police Department Manual references provide direction of where to find a specific passage within the manual.
136S
137Senior Supervisor - Refers to all Lieutenants and above in rank
138Solicitation - Refers to the act of offering goods or a particular service, or the attempt of doing so.
139Standard-issue weapon - A sidearm that each officer must carry whilst attending duty (reference 3.3.3/1).
140U
141Underground Parking Area - Represents the parking facility underneath the Los Santos Police Department, accessed via the external parking area. Direct access into the Department is here, as well as the departmental armoury.
142W
143Weapon - Refers to an item or object that can be used to harm or assault others.
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1451.3.3 COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
146Key abbreviations of words used throughout the manual, and which can be incorporated into your duties, radio transmissions, etc.
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148ADW - Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
149ALS - Advanced Life Support.
150APB - All-Points Bulletin.
151ASAP - As Soon As Possible.
152BLS - Basic Life Support.
153BOLO - Be On the Look Out.
154CCW - Carrying a Concealed Weapon.
155CPR - Courtesy Professionalism Respect.
156DOA - Dead On Arrival.
157DOB - Date of Birth.
158DOC - Department of Corrections.
159DUI - Driving Under the Influence.
160EMS - Emergency Medical Services.
161FTO - Field Training Officer.
162FTS - Field Training Student.
163GOV - Government.
164GSW - Gun Shot Wound.
165LVA - Last Vehicle Alarm.
166LHA - Last House Alarm.
167LEO - Law Enforcement Officer.
168LOS - Length of Service.
169LSPDM - Los Santos Police Department Manual.
170MDC - Mobile Data Computer.
171MNL - Monthly News Letter.
172MVA - Motor Vehicle Accident.
173MWFC - Miranda Warning Flash Card.
174OOTC - Office Of The Chief.
175OOTM - Officer Of The Month.
176PIT - Pursuit Immobilization Technique.
177POV - Privately-Owned Vehicle.
178R&U - Read and Understand.
179SACF - San Andreas Correctional Facility.
180SASD - San Andreas Sheriff's Department.
181Sitrep - Situation Report.
182SIW - Standard-Issue Weapon.
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1841.3.4 PHONETIC ALPHABET
185The Phonetic Alphabet uses words to define each letter which can be used in radio transmissions to minimize the risk of the wrong letter being interpreted on the receiving end.
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187(( NATO phonetic alphabet / LAPD phonetic alphabet ))
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189Alpha / Adam - 'A'.
190Bravo / Boy - 'B'.
191Charlie / Charles - 'C'.
192Delta / David - 'D'.
193Echo / Edward - 'E'.
194Foxtrot / Frank - 'F'.
195Golf / George - 'G'.
196Hotel / Henry - 'H'.
197India / Ida - 'I'.
198Juliet / John - 'J'.
199Kilo / King - 'K'.
200Lima / Lincoln - 'L'.
201Mike / Mary - 'M'.
202November / Nora - 'N'.
203October / Ocean - 'O'.
204Papa / Paul - 'P'.
205Quebec / Queen - 'Q'.
206Romeo / Robert - 'R'.
207Sierra / Sam - 'S'.
208Tango / Tom - 'T'.
209Uniform / Union - 'U'.
210Victor / Victor - 'V'.
211Whiskey / William - 'W'.
212X-ray / X-ray - 'X'.
213Yankee / Young - 'Y'
214Zulu / Zebra - 'Z'.
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2241.4 - Appearance and Uniform
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2291.4.1 APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM DEFINED
230Police Officers must meet the requirements listed below for Appearance and Uniform whilst attending active duty.
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2321.4.2 PERSONAL APPEARANCE
233The Los Santos Police Department requires each officer to meet the required appearance specification to ensure and uphold the Department's professional image.
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2351.4.2/1 Hair style
236Male - male officers shall keep their hair properly trimmed at all times and shall be styled appropriately and professionally in line with the Department's professional image. The hair shall be moderately tapered and shall not extend below the top of the shirt collar nor cover any portion of the ear. Hair may be dyed to neutral colors.
237Female - female officers in uniform shall arrange their hair so it does not extend below the bottom edge of the shirt collar and shall be styled appropriately and professionally in line with the Department's professional image. It shall not interfere with the officers vision and shall not be arranged in a way that would be advantageous for a suspect to grab, such as in a ponytail. Hair may be dyed to neutral colors.
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2391.4.2/2 Facial style
240Male - male officers shall keep their facial hair properly trimmed at all times and must maintain the Departments professional image. Hair may be dyed to neutral colors.
241Female - female officers must not show facial hair and shave it, if appropriate, to the level of the skin. Hair may be dyed to neutral colors.
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2431.4.2/3 Make up
244Male - male officers may wear moderately applied make up to mask any distinguishing scars or marks on the skin.
245Female - female officers may wear moderately applied make up keeping a consistent and professional image in mind.
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2471.4.2/4 Tattoos
248Officers may NOT show tattoos on their person. If you possess tattoos, they must be concealed under your duty uniform so that they are not visible.
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2501.4.3 UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES
2511.4.3/1 The Los Santos Police Department requires each officer to wear a uniform, referred to as the Standard Duty Uniform, which is assigned to you when you are first enrolled into the Department. Exceptions are made for covert units such as Police Detectives to conduct their duties using casual civilian clothing. Specialized units may also require a specific Duty Uniform. The list of clothing under each title below demonstrates which layer the particular garment is warn. For example, the duty shirt comes below the field jacket, which indicates the field jacket is the up post layer of clothing with the duty shirt underneath.
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2531.4.3/2 A Duty Uniform is a uniform that has distinctive requirements and represents the Department clearly. This means that upon the Officer's uniform, appropriate rank insignia and Departmental/unit emblems must be worn as well as their badge in clear view upon their chest, on top of all outer clothing. 
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2551.4.3/3 Standard Male Duty Uniform (Class C) (( skin IDs 280, 281, 265, 266, 267 ))
256Sunglasses (optional) - appropriate and in contrast with rest of uniform.
257Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
258Officer name plate (optional) - cleaned and polished.
259Black male field jacket (optional) - cleaned and pressed.
260Black male duty shirt - cleaned and pressed.
261Black or white T-shirt - cleaned and ironed.
262Black utility belt - cleaned.
263Black duty male trousers - cleaned and pressed.
264Black or white socks - washed.
265Black laced footwear (boots or shoes) - cleaned and polished.
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2671.4.3/4 Standard Female Duty Uniform (Class C) (( skin IDs 306, 307 ))
268Sunglasses (optional) - appropriate and in contrast with rest of uniform.
269Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
270Officer name plate (optional) - cleaned and polished.
271Black female field jacket (optional) - cleaned and pressed.
272Black female duty shirt - cleaned and pressed.
273Black or white T-shirt - cleaned and ironed.
274Black utility belt - cleaned.
275Black duty female trousers - cleaned and pressed.
276Black or white socks - washed.
277Black laced footwear (boots or shoes) - cleaned and polished
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2791.4.3/5 Formal Male Duty Uniform (Class A) (( skin IDs 280, 281, 265, 266, 267 ))
280May only be worn with permission from Lieutenant I+
281Police hat - cleaned. (( Pilot Hat, not the Police Hat ))
282Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
283Officer name plate - cleaned and polished.
284Black male duty long sleeve shirt - cleaned and pressed.
285Black tie with silver clipping - cleaned and polished.
286Black utility belt - cleaned.
287Black duty male trousers - cleaned and pressed.
288Black or white socks - washed.
289Black laced footwear (shoes) - cleaned and polished.
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2911.4.3/6 Formal Female Duty Uniform (Class A) (( skin IDs 306, 307 ))
292May only be worn with permission from Lieutenant I+
293Police hat - cleaned. (( Pilot Hat, not the Police Hat ))
294Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
295Officer name plate - cleaned and polished.
296Black female duty long sleeve shirt - cleaned and pressed.
297Black tie with silver clipping - cleaned and polished.
298Black utility belt - cleaned.
299Black duty female trousers - cleaned and pressed.
300Black or white socks - washed.
301Black laced footwear (shoes) - cleaned and polished.
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3031.4.3/7 Pilot Duty Uniform (( skin ID 284 OR duty skin with law helmet))
304White flight helmet - cleaned.
305Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
306Officer name plate (optional) - cleaned and polished.
307Black one piece flight suit - cleaned.
308Black utility belt - cleaned.
309Black or white socks - washed.
310Black laced boots - cleaned and polished.
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3121.4.3/8 Motorcycle Duty Uniform (( skin ID 284 OR duty skin with law helmet ))
313White motorcycle helmet - cleaned.
314Sunglasses (optional) - appropriate and in contrast with rest of uniform.
315Police issued badge - cleaned and polished.
316Officer name plate (optional) - cleaned and polished.
317Black male leather field jacket - cleaned and pressed.
318Black male/female duty shirt - cleaned and pressed.
319Black or white T-shirt - cleaned and ironed.
320Black utility belt - cleaned.
321Black leather motorcycle trousers - cleaned and pressed.
322Black or white socks - washed.
323Black laced motorcycle boots - cleaned and polished.
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3251.4.3/9 Lightweight Tactical Uniform (( /clothing place (items must have been purchased from faction spawn via /buy; includes SWAT Helmet ) ))
326Please note that the following uniform is worn on top of the Standard Duty Uniform.
327Black ballistic helmet - cleaned and polished.
328Black ballistic eye wear/goggles - cleaned.
329Full face gas mask (optional) - cleaned and checked.
330Black ballistic body armour (incl. shoulder and groin) - cleaned.
331Black tactical gloves - cleaned.
332Black ballistic knee and shin guards - cleaned.
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3341.4.4 SERVICE STRIPES
335Police Officers of the Los Santos Police Department have the ability to display their length of service in the form of service stripes, positioned diagonally on the lower portion of the officer's left sleeve, above the cuff.
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337Each service stripe represents SIX months of service. Up to EIGHT service stripes may be worn at any one time.
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339(( Faction members may set their forum avatar to represent their number of service stripes by visiting 'User Control Panel > Profile > Edit Avatar > Display gallery'. Faction members who select an incorrect number of service stripes will suffer disciplinary action.
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341If a faction member name changes, it is their decision if they decide to carry their service stripes over from their previous character OR start from no stripes and re-build. Faction members who reinstate may carry over their previous time in the faction and keep their service stripes, e.g. if you reinstate after being in the faction for SIX months previous you may display ONE service stripe. ))
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3511.5 - Disciplinary Actions
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3561.5.1 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DEFINED
357Disciplinary Actions refer to courses of action taken by senior officers and supervisors on junior officers as a punishment for a violation of the Department's rules and regulations. There are seven possible courses of action available, all issued depending on the severity and the frequency of the occurrence or wrong doing. Note that not all disciplinary procedures go chronologically - you can immediately be suspended or terminated with no prior disciplinary actions against you if deemed necessary.
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359Further actions that may not be noted here may be put into effect if a Staff Officer deems it appropriate.
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3611.5.2 ADMONISHMENT
362An admonishment is a reprimand which can 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.
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364When issuing an admonishment, the supervisor will inform the employee of the specific infraction or breach of conduct carried out, and exactly where and when it occurred. The employee may also be given the opportunity to explain his/her side. The supervisor will then inform the employee that further violations will result in formal disciplinary action.
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3661.5.3 OFFICIAL REPRIMAND
367An 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 severe than an admonishment is required.
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369While the initial issuing of a reprimand may 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 severe disciplinary action. Employees may also dispute this type of action, and may forward their grievance through a report to the Board of Rights, Internal Affairs Group.
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3711.5.4 REVOCATION OF VEHICLE RIGHTS
372A revocation of vehicle rights is formal action that involves the removal of an officer's ability to drive any duty vehicle. This action may be issued when employee misconduct or insubordination involves the direct usage of duty vehicles, and revocation of their usage would be suitable corrective action.
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374Suspension of vehicle privileges may only be used as an enhancement to other stages of formal disciplinary action; official reprimand, suspension, demotion/downgrade and final warning. In addition to carrying out the standard procedure for issuing the formal action, the employee will also be notified of the period of time in which they will not be allowed to use duty vehicles. This enhancement will also be notified on the employee's record alongside the core action.
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3761.5.5 SUSPENSION
377A suspension is formal action that places the employee on non-duty status for a period of time. A suspension is considered severe disciplinary action and is issued for significant misconduct or insubordination. Ordinarily, a suspension is the final step in the disciplinary process before removal. While suspended, an employee is unable to perform duty work, but may adhere to off-duty rules and regulations. 
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379A suspension will be listed for a set period of days, including when it ends. Officers that resign during the course of a suspension are liable for a termination of employment.
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3811.5.6 DEMOTION/DOWNGRADE
382Demotions or downgrades are serious formal actions, and are usually considered in place of removal from the department. 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. Demotions or downgrades can be accompanied by a suspension.
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3841.5.7 FINAL WARNING
385A final warning is imposed upon officers and stipulates that any disciplinary action taken against them during this period will lead to a review of their position in the department. A final warning is issued for significant misconduct or strings of repeated violations, whereas an employee's record has cited multiple disciplinary actions. A final warning is in place for a set duration of time, usually a minimum of one month, and may be issued alongside any other formal disciplinary action.
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387When a final warning is issued, the employee will be informed that his position will be reviewed upon any other instance of disciplinary action being taken, alongside the final warning's duration.
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389Officers that resign during the course of their final warning duration are liable for termination of employment. They may also have the fact that they resigned during the course of their final warning held back against them when a reinstatement is attempted (e.g. the employee may potentially be denied a reinstatement as a result). In addition to this, final warnings can be extended at the discretion of the issuing supervisor in instances where the employee has not served during his final warning (e.g. an employee that has been issued a one-month final warning, and proceeds to go on full absence for one month, may have their final warning extended). As such, employees are heavily encouraged to communicate with a staff officer prior to (attempting to) filing a resignation. (( This applies both on an in-character and out-of-character level. ))
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3911.5.8 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
392A 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 the rules and regulations in place, or are incredibly serious or criminal in nature may also result in removal on the first offence.
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394Other 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.
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3961.5.9 REFERENCING PREVIOUS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
397As of 2 February 2014, the list of disciplinary actions underwent a series of alterations, including entire reclassifications. As such, when referencing these actions, make sure that you refer to the following list on their equivalent present status:
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399All Verbal Warnings are to be considered Admonishments.
400All Citations are to be considered as Official Reprimands.
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4021.5.10 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
403Administrative Leave is a temporary leave from an employees duties, and is not considered to be (punitive) disciplinary action. During the course of Administrative Leave, the employee keeps his or her pay and benefits intact. A police officer being placed on Administrative Leave does not necessarily imply fault on the part of the officer.
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405Employees are placed on Administrative Leave for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to):
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407• Conduct by the employee that is criminal, extremely serious in nature, and or creates potential harm to the officer or others
408• The employee is considered to be unfit for duty due to physical or psychological reasons (for example intoxication, an officer-involved-shooting incident, pending psychological review, etc)
409• Situations involving allegations of behavior or conduct which make it in the best interest for the employee and or the department that the employee be placed on Administrative Leave.
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411While police officers are on Administrative Leave, they must adhere to Administrative Leave Regulations (reference 3.7).
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4131.5.11 ACTIVE STATUS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
414All formal disciplinary action taken against an officer may be factored into any assessment for advancement or as a basis to issue more adverse disciplinary action in future scenarios. Each level of formal action has a set time period where it may be used against an employee in any capacity, including divisional assessments.
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416• Official Reprimands may be used against an employee for any purposes within a period of 14 days from issuance. (( 28 days if OOC. ))
417• Suspensions may be used against an employee for any purpose within a period of 28 days from issuance. (( 28 days if OOC. ))
418• Demotions/downgrades may be used against an employee for any purpose within a period of 28 days from issuance. (( 28 days if OOC. ))
419• Final Warnings may be used against an employee for any purpose throughout the entirety of its duration only.
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421If an officer carries out repeated instances of similar misconduct, these limitations may be disregarded upon review by a Staff Officer.
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423While not formal disciplinary action, an admonishment may only be used against an employee for the purpose of more adverse action within a period of 14 days from its issuance. (( 28 days if OOC. )) Admonishments cannot be used against an employee in any other circumstance e.g. an assessment for advancement.
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4251.5.12 APPEALING DISCIPLINARY ACTION
426All sworn employees have the ability to dispute disciplinary action issued against themselves, and may file a formal appeal, pursuant to the policy and procedures outlined in the Internal Affairs Desk.
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428If an employee intends to dispute the issuance of a Suspension, they may do so prior to the action's issuance. In this situation, the employee and disciplining officer must carry out the following actions:
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430• Upon being informed of facing a Suspension from duty, the employee must state their intention to dispute the action issued.
431• If this intention is stated, the disciplining officer cannot immediately impose the suspension issued, with it being placed on hold. However, if the disciplining officer is issuing a suspension in response to a situation which would otherwise involve a clear threat to life, imminent bodily injury, or other exigent circumstances, the suspension may be issued immediately. (( This extends to suspensions including notable OOC misconduct, such as abuse of faction commands and rule-breaking. ))
432• The disciplining officer is then required to file a disciplinary report within 24 hours, as standard.
433• The employee is required to file a disciplinary appeal to Internal Affairs Group within 24 hours. If they fail to submit the disciplinary appeal within this time period, they will lose the right to appeal the suspension, and it may be issued by the disciplining officer.
434• The Assistant Chief of Police will conduct a preliminary review of the appeal, and rule on either the suspension should be issued without a Board of Rights hearing first.
435• If the Assistant Chief of Police rules that the suspension will may be issued prior to the hearing, the disciplining officer will be informed, and will be required to carry out the disciplinary action. The disciplinary action will then be forwarded for a Board of Rights hearing, unless the disciplined party rescinds their appeal.
436• If a preliminary review of the incident results in further deliberation being required, a Board of Rights hearing will be conducted, as per standard disciplinary appeal procedure.
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438The ability to dispute a Suspension in this method only applies to action issued by a Police Sergeant, Police Detective or Police Lieutenant. Police Captain, Police Commander and Staff Officer suspensions, or suspensions approved by a Staff Officer, can not be put on hold. An officer can not appeal a suspension of indefinite length, of which there is a pending investigation.
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440If an employee chooses not to immediately appeal a Suspension, they may still appeal its issuance after the fact, within a period of 30 days.