Code of Conduct

Our Oath & Code of Ethics

• As peace officers that provide a crucial service to our community, we must ensure that all members of our department carry out this duty to the best of our abilities.
• All our officers must subscribe to this oath and Code of Ethics:

I (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm); that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of the State of San Andreas, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and defend them against enemies, foreign and domestic, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge, the duties of a peace officer, to the best of my ability.



I (state your name), shall ensure; that I never portray my own personal figure above the LSPD badge or the law, that I will never see myself as above the law, and that I will always follow the laws of Los Santos both on-duty and off-duty.



I (state your name), shall demonstrate and embody; the correct standards of behaviour in accordance with this full Code of Conduct document, the responsibilities, obligations, duties, and commitments of all Peace Officers, to ensure that a proper example is set to all other officers and citizens of Los Santos.



I (state your name), shall adhere to and uphold; all standards and principles of honesty and integrity, leaving all previous judgement or prejudice that I may have behind me when acting as a peace officer.



I (state your name), shall hereby follow this Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and all orders of higher-ranking officers where appropriate. I also acknowledge that my actions can be punished and if I break any of these oaths or Codes, my position will be under significant risk.

Respect & Attitudes

• As members of our department, we must show respect and positive attitudes to all members of our department and the citizens of the State of San Andreas.
• There is no place for negativity or toxicity in our department. Swearing should be kept to a minimum, and arguing with other officers both on-duty and on the Discord is unacceptable.
• Having negative and aggressive attitudes on duty towards both fellow officers and citizens is also unacceptable and may cause disciplinary action.
• Just calm down, be friendly, use common sense to your colleagues and people, there is no need for toxicity, it helps no-one.

Communications, 10 Codes & Radio Etiquette

• Effective communication is crucial to the running of a functional police force. Correct usage of our radios is vital to ensuring as many lives are saved on the road.
• Below are some general guidelines that all officers must follow in order to maintain correct and proper radio etiquette.

— General Radio Guidelines:



- Be clear and calm over radio.

- DO NOT speak over other officers on radio.

- Always wait for a dispatch “go-ahead”.

- Correct use of  codes & signals⁠ .

- Always relay information in as quick as possible, while also keeping it understandable by all officers.

- Never assume what another officer has said, ask to 10-9 if not sure.

- If transmitting more than one message after another, break your radio by unclicking PTT and clicking it down again.

- This is to make the “radio click sound” happen, so it is clear to other officers that they are different messages.

- Never respond 10-4 to anything if you are not sure what was said.

- Always be in Discord RTO.

- Radio should not be used as a conversation, keep it professional.

- No swearing on radio.

Hierarchy & Chain of Command

• We maintain a strict chain of command system. This benefits all officers and civilians as it ensures the fastest possible response time for any queries and helps officers progress and develop.
• Below, our chain of command and rank information can be seen. If anyone has a query, you should first go to a member of the rank above you, before going to anyone higher up.
• This is to ensure that the individual needing assistance can access the information needed as quick as possible, as higher-up members will be busier and to also give experience and development opportunities to our officers.

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Usage of Force & Tactical Weaponry

• As officers and servants to our community and our state, we have a privilege entrusted to us to keep our community safe and to utilise our high-level equipment in a non-dangerous manner.
• To do this, we enforce a strict police on the Usage of Force and the Usage of our Tactical Weaponry used to apprehend criminals.
• All officers must read and understand this policy, and act accordingly when out on the field.
• Any situations where this policy is suspected to have not taken place, severe action will be taken and an investigation will be opened by the Internal Affairs Division.

• We use a 5-level usage of force system. It is explained below.
• This is in order to not escalate situations unnecessarily while maintaining our, the suspect’s, and other civilians’ safety.
• When lethal has been cleared, and the use of a PD-issued firearm is authorised, we must always aim to shoot the centre of mass of the suspect.



Examples of centre of mass

Examples of centre of mass

Just the presence of a police officer can stop people from committing crimes before they have even been committed. For example, if a civilian is sat at a red light, and an officer is close, you have already prevented a crime from happening as it will discourage them from potentially running that red light.

This is to be used either: when a very minor crime has been committed, and the officer genuinely thinks it was an accident - for example, a verbal warning from an infraction on a 10-11 - or; to tell a fleeing suspect what to do - for example, a suspect is running in a 10-70, or is pulled over on a code 5 stop: an officer would first tell the suspect what they must do, like “Stop, stay where you are and put your hands up”.

This is to be used after a suspect has disobeyed a verbal command. Physical mainly just involves tackling a suspect. A warning must be given to the suspect before any physical action is taken. For example, a suspect is running in a 10-70, an officer should shout “You will be tackled if you don’t stop running”, and then attempt the tackle. Officers should avoid tackling suspects in dangerous circumstances such as: on stairs, by a steep ledge, near a sharp surface, etc…

This includes mainly the use of Tasers and PD Batons to apprehend a suspect if physical methods are unsuccessful. Again, officers should warn the suspect before using any of these methods. For example, an officer would say “Stop running or you will be tased.” The officer would then tase the suspect, if it is not a dangerous situation to do so, and then apprehend the suspect.

This involves the use of weapons, such as the PD Glock ‘17 and higher calibre PD-issued weapons. This level should only be used if there is a threat to the life of a civilian, PD Officer or EMS Doctor. For example, if a suspect is running at you brandishing a knife, an an officer should attempt to shoot the suspect’s centre of mass.

• Officers should also be reminded that Tasers can be dangerous, and a maximum of 5 taser shots should be hit on a suspect in the space of an hour. Below are the effects of a certain amount of taser shots:
• 1 - 2 shots: Little electric shots are felt, not painful.
• 3 - 4 shots: Painful shock, loss of muscle control.
• 5 shots: Extreme pain, severe muscle reactions, risk of death.
• 6 shots: Severe nerve damage, possible heart pumping failures, death likely.
• 7+ shots: Cardiac arrest likely, severe burns, death expected.

Citizen’s Rights & Protests

• The citizens of the State of San Andreas have a set of standard rights when interacting with us as peace officers, that we must respect.
• Below are some of the rights that citizens have that we must uphold. If we deny any of these rights, the officer(s) involved will be held accountable, most likely through a legal case pushed by the citizen.

- Miranda Rights

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you by the state of San Andreas. Do you understand?”

• the right to remain silent;
• anything that is said may be used in court;
• the right to the presence of an attorney;
• and, that the state will appoint an attorney if the suspect wants one, but cannot afford one.

- Conducting Searches

Situations where a search does not need consent:



- a search warrant from a certified judge has been issued;

- the suspect is in police custody and an arrest has been made.



A “stop and frisk” (pat-down) search is also permitted when:



- the suspect has been detained on reasonable suspicion and the reasonable suspicion involves suspicion that the suspect is armed or possession of illegal substances. Only a basic pat-down is permitted here, not a full search

- Filming & Witnessing Police Activities

- Citizens have the right to film, photograph and record officers while engaged in law enforcement activity.



- Loitering around active crime scenes, however, is not allowed.



- The citizen, however, must remain a safe distance away from the law enforcement encounter in order to not physically impede or interfere with it.



- The officer may ask for them to step back but cannot ask them to stop filming.

- If the citizen is interfering, then the officer can ask them to leave the area.

- This may be punishable with Disobeying a Peace Officer if appropriate.

- The citizen should also make sure not to break any other laws whilst filming, for example jaywalking or trespassing.

- Citizen’s Right to Protest

During a protest, without a permit, citizens are allowed to:



- Distribute leaflets, flyers, or other literature on public property.

- Picket or protest in a group on public sidewalks, parks, and plazas.

- Chant or sing songs on public sidewalks, parks, and plazas.



During a protest, without a permit, citizens are not allowed to:



- Block access to sidewalks or building entrances

- March in the streets or on roads.

- Disrupt counter-protests

- Engage in speech or advertising that is:

- obscene;

- makes knowingly false statements;

- or, is likely to incite a dangerous disturbance.

Medical Training

• As servants to the state and community, all officers must have means to first-aid and help injured or unwell personnel whilst on duty.
• Below is our policy and information regarding when and how officers should treat injured persons whilst on duty:

• The LSPD has partnered with EMS to provide officers with in-depth medical training to ensure officers can help wounded suspects and officers temporarily until professional paramedics arrive or until they can be transported to Pillbox Hospital.

Non-medically trained officers are permitted to carry in their trunk and use:

- bandages, gauzes, plasters and ice packs

to help provide short-term pain relief until further medical assistance can be acquired if needed.



Medically trained officers are permitted to carry in their trunk and use:

- bandages, gauzes, plasters, ice packs, 1x IV (intravenous), 2x splints, 1x arm sling, 1x trauma shears, 1x C-Collar, 1.5mg Epinephrine, 1.5mg Adrenaline, 1.5mg Adenosine

to provide more in-depth medical treatment until EMS arrives or the patient can be transported to Pillbox Hospital.

• More information on medical trainings will come shortly.

Vehicle Pursuit Conduct

• We have set out some guidelines that all units must follow when assigned to respond to a vehicle pursuit (10-80).
• These are in place in order to ensure the safety of all our officers, the suspect, and bystanding citizens, while also putting officers in the best position possible to stop the suspect to ensure no more lives are endangered.

In a 10-80, there should be a maximum of 3 units directly chasing the suspect vehicle:



- PRIMARY UNIT: should preferably be a SAST (speed) unit if needed and available.

- SECONDARY UNIT: should take 10-80 communications on radio.

- TERTIARY UNIT: should be scouting for potential spike or box locations, etc..



- The primary unit should keep at least 2 car lengths from the suspect’s vehicle.

- This is to ensure safety in case of head problems, brake checks, and potential hazard.



- The secondary unit should keep 3-4 car lengths from the primary unit.

- This is to so the primary unit can focus on driving, with secondary focusing on comms.



- The tertiary unit, and any other additional units if needed, should be looking and scouting for potential locations to place spike strips, attempt to box the suspect, form blockades, or other tactical methods to attempt to stop the suspect.

We also have some guidelines on PIT maneuvers during chases which can be seen below:



- A PIT timer should be authorised by dispatch for 1 minute when a 10-80 has been going on for ~5minutes. However, this is not fixed and is up to the active dispatcher’s discretion.



- First, a PIT under 80mph in safe conditions should be authorised by the dispatcher or a supervisor+. Some guidelines that must be followed regarding PIT maneuvers are below:



- The primary unit that is attempting to exercise the PIT should have a ram bar on the front.

- The unit attempting the PIT should aim for the back of the suspect vehicle, to attempt to slow

him down through the tactical contact.



- Only under these circumstances should High Speed PIT (under 100mph) be authorised:

- Suspect has to have shot at officers from the vehicle.

- Only allowed to attempt once during the 10-80.

- Only if the road conditions are safe and clear.

Gang Interactions

• A gang is an organised group of associates who assert control over a territory in a community and engage collectively in illegal activities. A gang has clear leadership and hierarchy and is often involved in high-table crimes such as weapon dealing, drug trafficking and more.
• Please ensure, when dealing with a suspected gang, officers follow this set of guidelines and advice so we can try our utmost to maintain the safety of our officers and other citizens.

- When dealing with calls or alerts on/near a known gang territory, ensure you do not go alone, make sure you have backup units with you.



- Be aware of your surroundings and try to be extra-observant when dealing with potential gang interactions.



- If necessary, and a gang is highly suspected to be preparing for a high-calibre gun fight, ensure you request S.W.A.T presence and alert all other officers. A briefing before the gang interaction may also be necessary and is advised, especially if a planned gang interaction is occurring.