LSPD Standard Operating Procedures

Los Santos Police Department | Version 2.0 | December 2025

1. Department Overview

1.1 Mission Statement

The Los Santos Police Department is dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Los Santos through professional law enforcement, community engagement, and the fair administration of justice.

1.2 Core Values

• Integrity - Honesty and ethical behavior in all actions
• Professionalism - Maintaining high standards of conduct
• Respect - Treating all citizens with dignity
• Service - Dedication to community safety

2. Rank Structure

2.1 Command Staff

2.2 Supervisory Ranks

2.3 Officer Ranks

3. Uniforms & Equipment

3.1 Required Equipment

• Department-issued firearm (holstered)
• Taser (when qualified)
• Handcuffs (2 sets minimum)
• Radio
• Body camera (must be active during all interactions)
• Flashlight
• First aid kit

3.2 Vehicle Assignment

• Marked patrol vehicles for standard duty
• Unmarked vehicles for detectives/special units
• Motorcycles for traffic enforcement (certified only)

4. Patrol Procedures

4.1 Shift Start

1. Arrive 10 minutes before shift
2. Check in with Watch Commander
3. Receive briefing on current situations
4. Check out vehicle and equipment
5. Log on to MDT and radio

4.2 Priority Response

4.3 Backup Policy

• Felony stops: Minimum 2 units
• Domestic calls: Minimum 2 units
• Building searches: Minimum 3 units
• Always request backup when outnumbered

5. Traffic Stops

5.1 Initiating a Stop

1. Observe violation or reasonable suspicion
2. Activate emergency lights
3. Call out location, vehicle description, plate number
4. Wait for vehicle to stop safely

5.2 Approach Procedure

1. Exit vehicle when safe
2. Approach on driver side (or passenger side if safer)
3. Position yourself behind B-pillar
4. Request license and registration
5. Return to patrol vehicle to run checks

5.3 High-Risk (Felony) Stops

6. Pursuit Policy

6.1 When to Pursue

Pursuits are authorized when:

• Suspect committed a felony
• Suspect poses immediate threat to public safety
• Benefits of apprehension outweigh risks

6.2 When NOT to Pursue

• Minor traffic violations only
• Excessive speeds in residential areas
• Poor weather/road conditions
• Pursuing motorcycles (unless felony)

6.3 Pursuit Tactics Authorization

7. Use of Force

7.1 Force Continuum

Force must be proportional to the threat level:

7.2 Lethal Force

8. Arrest Procedures

8.1 Making an Arrest

1. Clearly state "You are under arrest for [charges]"
2. Handcuff subject (hands behind back)
3. Search incident to arrest
4. Read Miranda rights

8.2 Miranda Rights

8.3 Bail Schedule

9. Radio Communications

9.1 Radio Codes

9.2 Phonetic Alphabet

A-Alpha, B-Bravo, C-Charlie, D-Delta, E-Echo, F-Foxtrot, G-Golf, H-Hotel, I-India, J-Juliet, K-Kilo, L-Lima, M-Mike, N-November, O-Oscar, P-Papa, Q-Quebec, R-Romeo, S-Sierra, T-Tango, U-Uniform, V-Victor, W-Whiskey, X-X-ray, Y-Yankee, Z-Zulu

10. Special Operations

10.1 SWAT Activation

SWAT may be activated for:

• Barricaded suspects
• Hostage situations
• High-risk warrant service
• Active shooter scenarios

10.2 Divisions

• Gang Unit - Gang intelligence and investigation
• Detective Bureau - Major crimes, homicide, organized crime
• Traffic Division - DUI enforcement, accident investigation