Post by Jakekarl on May 21, 2014 20:45:06 GMT 8
San Andreas Sheriff Department Hand Book
This is the Official Handbook used by the San Andreas Sheriff's Department this handbook contains information that is aimed mainly towards our staff as a guide for common practice and code of
conduct, but also as a reference guide for new applicants.
San Andreas Sheriff's Department have an important mission to carry out. It is their job to keep the sorrounding areas of Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas safe, by maintaining the peace in the area, and dispatching all criminals. It is also their job to assist SANG and LSPD in times of need.
Firstly, and most importantly, when you go on duty. You must make sure you are connected to the Central Dispatch ((TS3)), have new protective vest and all your gear. ((The command is /rcsd. More information on this is below.))
Faction Radio Chat
(/r)adio [message]
Use this to contact other SAST Units. ((This is strictly for IC purposes.))
Department Radio Chat
(/d)epartment [message]
Use this to contact other Departments. ((This is strictly for IC purposes))
Megaphone
(/m)egaphone [message]
Use this to instruct civilians in a large radius or to inform civilian vehicles. This should only be used for those purposes, and nothing else ((Do not use /m for OOC))
Wanted List
/wanted
The wanted list is a list of all suspects. It will display their name along with how many warrants they have
Mobile Data Computer (MDC)
/mdc [name/id]
The MDC will list suspect's crimes, their crime count and times arrested((Doesnt work for now))
Warranting a Suspect
(/su)spect [name/id] [crime]
This will give the suspect a warrant. which is needed for the arrest.
Ticketing
/ticket [name/id] [price] [reason]
You can issue tickets with this. Tickets are given out for various crimes.
Arresting a Suspect
/arrest [price] [time(minutes)] 0 0
This will arrest the person closest to you, so make sure you only have yourself and the suspect in the vehicle when you make the arrest.((Make sure to RP this))
Frisking a Suspect
/frisk [name/id]
This will frisk a suspect allowing you to see everything that they are carrying, make sure to put on latex gloves before hand. ((Make sure to RP this))
Taking Items
/take [item] [name/id]
This will allow you to take illegal items from a suspect, you should always take away their illegal if they are in San Andreas State for over 3 years ((level 3+))
Tazer
/tazer
The tazer will allow you to stun the suspect .
Cuffing a Suspect
/cuff [name/id]
This will allow you to handcuff a suspect, disabling them from moving.
Detaining a Suspect
/detain [name/id] [seat 1-3]
This will allow you to detain a suspect into a vehicle, ((1 - passenger; 2 - behind driver; 3 - behind passenger))
Deploying Roadspikes
/deployspikes
This will place down a row of spikes which will flatten the tires of all vehicles which drive over them, remember to remove them afterwards
Removing Roadspikes
/deletespike(s)
This will destroy the spikes infront of you, or you can use it to destroy all spikes that have been deployed
Deploying Roadblocks
/deployblocks
This will place down a roadblock which will prevent traffic from hurting you or any civilians, remember to remove them afterwards
Removing Roadblocks
/deleteblock(s)
This will destroy the roadblock infront of you, or you can use it to destroy all roadblocks that have been deployed
SASD Cruiser
SASD's standard interceptor and patrol cruiser, It has great handling for off-road driving and so it is the main vehicle used by SASD. Its top speed is 97MP/H, making it a a great cruiser for daily patrol. ((Only R1+ may use this.))
SASD Rancher
SASD's standard off-road patrol vehicle, slower than the SASD Cruiser at 88MP/H, it is much tougher than the cruiser, and is even better off-road. ((Only R3+ may use this.)
SASD Motorbike
An excellent support vechile, it is both fast and agile making it a good vehicle for high speed
persuits, its top speed is 85MP/H. You need permission from a member of High Command to use this for patrol. ((Only R1+ may use this.))
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A.D.W – Assualt with a Deadly Weapon.
A.K.A – Also Known As.
A.O.D – Assist Another Deparment.
B.A.C – Blood Alcohol Content.
B & E – Breaking and Entering.
B.O.L – Be On the Lookout (for).
D.O.A – Dead On Arrival.
D.U.I – Driving Under the Influence.
E.M.T – Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic).
G.S.W – Gun Shot Wound.
G.T.A – Grand Theft Auto.
M.V.A – Motor Vehicle Accident.
P.I.T – Pursuit Intervention Technique.
R.O – Registered Owner.
S.W.A.T – Special Weapons And Tactics.
A.S.U - Air Support Unit.
T.R.U - Tactical Response Unit.
S.P.U - State Patrol Unit.
S.S.D - Special Services Division.
S.P.D - State Patrol Division.
H.S.I.U - High Speed Interception Unit.
P.A - Public Affairs
I.A - Interal Affairs.
M.W - Most Wanted.
O.M.W - On My Way.
H.C - High Command.
A.T.M - At The Moment.
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Cadet Trooper / Deputy Sergeant / Lieutenant Undersheriff / Sheriff TRU Uniform Bike Uniform
If a ticket is allowed to be issued you may clear them if they pay the ticket. If they refuse to pay you must arrest them and give them the punishment located on the second line after a Legal Term and give them "Failure to comply". If a crime has 'No ticket' then it means you must arrest them for it immediately.
Light Offenses - Offenses that can be cleared by paying a ticket with the fine These offenses has a short jail time.
Indecent Exposure: The exposure of ones "private parts" to the public. This includes
public nudity, urinating or excreting bodily waste in public or just plain "flashing".
Lude Gesture: Making rude gestures such as the middle finger, kissing ass, etcetera.
Verbal Assault: Assaulting somebody through the use of words, such as, "you're a fucking idiot nigger with no life", with the intent to upset or anger them.
Loitering on Government Property: To stand idly on Government Property, for example, out or inside the PD, FBI, City Hall, etcetera.
Light-Moderate Offenses - Offenses that can be cleared by issuing a ticket to the suspect. These offenses have a longer jail time.
Illegal Parking: Parking your vehicle on the road, footpath, or somewhere else that is obviously not a parking area.
Illegal Shortcut: Driving through a certain path to avoid the road and save time, like driving through
somebodies driveway to get to the other side.
Illegal parking on Government Property: *Read Illegal Parking
Illegal parking on Bank Property: *Read 'Illegal Parking'
FCC Violation: Federal Communications Commission Violation. This is charged for illegal advertisements.
Moderate Offenses - Offenses that can be cleared by paying a ticket. These offenses have a long jail time.
Hydraulics on a public road: No definition required.
Neon on a public road: No definition required.
Reckless Driving: Driving on the wrong side of the road, extremely fast, not stopping at lights to check if it is clear. (Green light not required, just check it's safe to go before going across.)
Reckless Endangerment: Doing anything that causes others lives to be in danger, examples are speeding, driving on the footpath, etcetera.
Illegal Racing: No definition required.
Use of Nitros Oxide: No definition required.
Trespassing: Entering a restricted area that belongs to a private party.
Trespassing (Government): Entering a restricted area that belongs to the Government.
Affray: An offense that consists of two persons fighting in a public area, possibly causing harm or terror to bystanders.
Misuse of 911: A prank or false call to the FBI, LSPD or LSFMD, with the intent to deceive.
Driving Under the Influence: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Assault: Issuing a threat with the means to carry it out/attacking somebody
Moderate-Serious Offenses - Offenses that cannot be cleared by paying tickets. That suspect will automatically will be on the wanted list. These offenses has a large fine and a jail time.
Possession of Illegal Firearm(s): The possession of one or more illegal firearm(s).
Failure to Comply: Failing to comply with direct orders from a Law Enforcement Officer, such as someone who keeps driving after being told to pull over.
Evading: Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer via running, driving, flying, sailing, etcetera.
Evading (Lying): Giving false information to a Law Enforcement Officer.
Resisting Arrest: Preventing arrest by a Law Enforcement Officer by breaking cuffs or assaulting them.
Vehicular Assault: Repeatedly attempting, or succeeding, at ramming a person or their vehicle with another vehicle.
(Attempted) Grand Theft Auto: Attempting, or succeeding, at hijacking the vehicle of another person without their consent.
Possession of Illegal Narcotics: The possession of illegal narcotics (drugs).
Possession of Illegal Materials: The possession of illegal materials or material packages, which are used to create firearms.
Discharge of a Firearm: Shooting a firearm in public when unauthorized to do so, it's legal within your own property.
Public Endangerment: Endangering the public by driving recklessly, discharging a firearm, committing affray or other means that could cause harm.
Conspiracy: An accusation backed up with proof that a suspect may commit a crime.
Rape: Forcing somebody to have sexual intercourse with you, even though it it completely against their will.
Bribery: Attempting to bribe a Law Enforcement Officer for freedom.
Extortion: Acquiring money, property, or services by use of intimidation or other acts.
Assault: Issuing a threat with the means to carry it out/attacking somebody.
Obstruction of Justice: Interfering with a Law Enforcement Officer(s).
Animal Hording: Selling mass amounts of animals.
Accessory: Assisting in the commission of a crime, but not actually partaking in the unlawful activity.
Aiding and Abetting: Participating in the commission of a crime.
Hit and Run: Colliding with someone, their vehicle; then leaving the scene without consulting that person.
Trafficking: Selling or trading illegal items; materials, firearms or narcotics.
Prostitution: Exchanging sexual acts for valuables or common currency.
Harassment: Persistent offensive behaviour, be it verbally, physically and/or sexually.
Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Minors (Individuals below the age of 21): No definition required.
Serious Offenses - Offenses that cannot be cleared by paying tickets. The suspect will be hunted down and arrested. These offenses result in a prisonment in Fort DeMorgan
Attempted Murder: Attempt at taking someone’s life.
Instigating Public Anarchy: Causing people to go into a state of lawlessness and disorder.
Kidnapping: Taking somebody against their will, and quite often, asking for money for their return.
Robbery: Using intimidation, threats, or firearms to take things from somebody or stealing another way, for example, robbing the bank.
Impersonating any form of Law Enforcement Officer : No definition required.
Vandalism : Deliberately damaging public or private property.
Arson : Deliberately setting fire to any public or private property.
Domestic Violence : Committing an act of violence against a spouse, family member, or close friend.
Espionage : Releasing confidential information without the consent of the Government.
Tax Evasion : Deliberately avoiding the payment of taxes (( Not signing checks until tax is lowered)).
Government Torture: Causing bodily harm to an individual to obtain secret knowledge.
Hostage Taking: Taking hostages in an attempt to get things in return for their lives.
Domestic Terrorism: Any act that attempts to overthrow government or start anarchy, or any attempt to 'terrorize' on a large scale.
The Force matrix is used to justify your actions in any given situation, based on the level of the Force Matrix you will have to do certain things.
Shots Fired
DO's
Spend a moment evaluating the situation. The person discharging a weapon may be an undercover cop or a civilian in self-defence.
Run for cover.
Pop out from cover and pick your shots.
Give chase if you're sure you won't be in serious danger.
Use your Radio and give us vital information on the number of shooters, weapons, etcetera.
DO NOT's
Run toward, around or past an active shooter.
Stay in the open and hope for the best.
Spray wildly, you may hit innocents.
Move to a position where you may take cross-fire. Don't surround someone in a circle.
Scream over the Radio
Continue to shoot when the threat no longer exists.
|| Force levels ||
| Force Level 1 |
Suspect may be verbally assaulting you or others
Suspect starts to show aggression in his tone of speaking
Suspect may be taunting you or using foul language
Your Actions
At this point in time you are not authorized to use any physical means of force at all. You may issue verbal warnings to attempt to calm the suspect.
| Force Level 2 |
Suspect has committed a crime
Suspect is disobeying direct orders from a LEO
Suspect is starting to hint at violent actions
Suspect is starting to make aggressive movements with his body
Suspect may seem to be preparing for a physical engagement
Suspect is increasingly getting worse with his aggression in his tone against you or others
Suspect is showing disrespect aginst you or another person
Your Actions
At this point in time you are not authorized to use any secondary equipment. Call for Code 1 assistance over the Radio and move to a hands on approach of trying to escort the person from the situation or away from potential victims using voice commands and light gestures. (( /me gently pushes the man in the other direction ))
| Force Level 3 |
Suspect has committed a crime
Suspect may be using physical contact against you or another person
Suspect may be using a non-lethal weapon on you or another person
Suspect may be threatening yours or another persons life
Suspect is actively involved in any physical fight
Your Actions
At this time you are only allowed to use a tazer, pepper spray or a nightstick to stun the suspect. You are to call for Code 2 assistance over the radio. Under no circumstances should you withdraw your firearm unless the situation reaches force level 4.
| Force Level 4 |
Suspect has done or is committing a felony crime
Suspect is brandishing a firearm
Suspect is assaulting another person with a vehicle
Suspect has placed your life or another persons life in danger
Suspect is seriously assaulting another person (( causing the person or you to be on low health ))
Your Actions
At this point and time the suspect is a threat to another human life. You must call for Code 3 backup over the radio. You may withdraw your firearm and take aim on the suspect, you must not fire unless the Force Level reaches 5. You are also never to taze a suspect who is aiming a weapon at you. If on your fifth warning they have not put away or drop their weapon you are expected to use your own judgement on how to handle the judgement.
| Force Level 5 |
Suspect has done or is committing a serious felony crime
Suspect is in the act of seriously assaulting you or another person
Suspect has a firearm and is aiming at you or another person
Suspect may be firing the firearm at you or another person
Suspect may be in a car attempting to hit you or another person
Suspect is fleeing in a vehicle after three warnings have been issued
Suspect has a hostage
Your Actions
At this point you are allowed to open fire at the at the suspect and shoot to kill. You are to do your best to avoid these situations but if they occur you are authorized to use deadly force. In regards to the suspect fleeing in a vehicle after you, you have given him an ample supply of warnings and your partner may shoot his tires with approval. Once you hit one or 2 tires you should not be shooting anymore. You should radio in for Code 3 assistance over the radio.
|| Pursuits ||
When in a high speed pursuit there are a few rules you must obey.
Do not overtake the lead car, the person who called for backup. They must give you permission to overtake.
If you crash your car and other officers are behind you. STOP > LOOK > GO. When you crash do not move. It makes it easier to avoid you, look around until you see all officers have passed you, then go when its clear.
Do not attempt any stupid stunts that could risk your life.
Do not open fire on a vehicle that is not actively shooting itself.
No more than 2-6 cars are required for a chase, do not all respond
[ X ] - Painting government cruisers, or having/using other illegal modifications.
[ X ] - Being inside the cell area as a Cadet without permission.
[ X ] - Going undercover without permission.
[ X ] - Reckless driving. (Non RP Driving)
[ X ] - Using unauthorized vehicles.
[ X ] - Patrolling alone when a Cadet needs a partner.
[ X ] - Patrolling alone as a Cadet.
[ X ] - Fucking around at reassignment.
[ X ] - Using /d as a Officer or below without permission.
[ X ] - Going off assigned duties.
[ X ] - Tazing/Detaining someone without giving them prior warning of stopping.
[ X ] - Taking the cruiser of another Officer/LEO without asking them beforehand.
[ X ] - Phones on during reassignments.
[ X ] - Parking your vehicle improperly in the Garage.
[ XX ] - Not being on Central Dispatch whilst on duty ((TS3))
[ XX ] - IC/OOC insults to another LEO.
[ XX ] - Use of force without verbal warning. (Exception is if you are being assaulted with firearm / vehicle / ''bare hands'')
[ XX ] - Bringing the person's faction into disrepute.
[ XX ] - Using unreasonable/excessive force.
[ XX ] - Lack of professionalism. (Whining/Immaturity/Fucking Around/Asslicking)
[ XX ] - Insubordination.
[ XX ] - Clearing wanted points off a suspect without prior notice nor permission.
[ XX ] - Freeing suspects from the cells without prior notice nor permission.
[ XX ] - Allowing unauthorized visitors in the garage.
[ XX ] - Possession of Narcotics.
[ XX ] - Possession of Materials.
[ XX ] - Conspiracy of selling Materials / Narcotics / Firearms.
[ XX ] - Taking a civilian vehicle without giving them a reason beforehand.
[ XX ] - Constantly asking for ranks.
[ XX ] - Being intoxicated on duty. (Drinking)
(( [ XX ] - Being admin prisoned for any reason. ))
[ XX ] - FCC Violations
[ XXX ] - Use of unauthorized weaponry (Cadets - M4 - SWAT Officers Grenades/Smoke/Spas/Sniper).
[ XXX ] - Spamming in /R or /D.
[ XXX ] - Stacking charges.
[ XXX ] - Using any kind of unnecessary force on a suspect while Tazed/Cuffed.
[ XXX ] - Abuse of powers.
[ XXX ] - Wearing the incorrect uniform while on duty.
[ XXX ] - Disrespect towards fellow LSPD colleagues.
[ XXX ] - Sexual harassment towards another LEO / Civilian.
[ XXX ] - Cheating on an academy or division test.
[ XXX ] - Lying to a high command to avoid punishment.
[ XXX ] - Racism(or racist insults)
[ XXXX ] - Material running.
[ XXXX ] - Assault on another Officer.
[ XXXX ] - Revealing an IA Agent's name
[ XXXXX ] - Corruption. (Results in permanent removal from the faction)
[ X ] One strike will result in closer observation for subsequent misbehavior. No direct action will be taken.
[ XX ] Two strikes will result in a suspension from the PD for 2-5 days. If High Command - You will be demoted
[ XXX ] Three strikes will result in demotion to the previous held rank and a suspension of 5-7 days.
[ XXXX ] Four strikes will result in a suspension from the PD for 7-10 days and will result in a demotion to the previous held rank.
[ XXXXX ] Five strikes will result in getting discharged from the PD (( fired )). The said person will also be permanently banned from applying to join the force.
SASD Lockers
Duty: Allows you to get on duty, which gives you a brown name, basic gear and the ability to arrest and ticket.
Undercover: Allows you to go undercover as a civilian, you must NOT use it unless a Captain or above gives you the permission, and it should be for undercover operations, or for going on Status 1.
Change Uniform: Allows you to switch between all the San Andreas Sheriff's Department uniforms, some may be forbidden for your rank.
Armory: In this weapon armory, you will find the current available guns for you to use. If you are caught using the unauthorized weapons, you will be given one infraction strike.
SWAT: Allows you to get in the S.W.A.T uniform, a kevlar vest and take the most heavy weapons that are available in the Department. If your caught using your S.W.A.T uniform and heavy weapons when it is not necessary, you will be given one infraction strike.
Clear Suspect: This option allows you to clear the wanted stars that a suspect has. If you are using this without prior notice nor permission, you will be given two infraction strikes, which result in a suspension from the Department.
Release Suspect: This options allows you to clear the wanted stars and release a suspect from jail or prison. If you are using this without prior notice nor permission, you will be given two infraction strikes, which result in a suspension from the Department.
Miranda Rights
The Miranda Rights are an important part of the constitution. If a Deputy were to forget to read the suspect his or her rights, the suspect would be able to have all charges dropped and possibly be fired. Every time a suspect is cuffed they must have their rights read to them, regardless of the location or situation you must read these rights each and every time. Failure to do so will result in an infraction.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you do or say can and will be used against you in the court of law.
You have the right to an attorney after initial processing has been completed.
Do you understand these rights as I have said them?
Central Dispatch
Central Dispatch is an important part of San Andreas Sheriff's Department. It is used to communicate with all units, this is mostly used for chases and to speed up communications and make them more effective ((Its hard to drive and type at the same time, therefore we use Teamspeak 3.)) If you wish to join SASD. You must always be connected to the Central Dispatch otherwise you will recieve 2 strikes and a suspension, unless a good reason is given. ((If you do not have TS3, you will be denied)) Also if you are on duty it is important to not turn off your radio, or mute it ((Do not mute your speakers whilst on duty)) This is important so we can keep in touch with all units at all times.