San Andreas Police
Community Affairs
SUPERVISOR'S GUIDE
Central Station
Pershing Square
Los Santos, SA 90014
SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP ETHOS & BEHAVIOR
As a supervisor, your primary objective is not to dictate or micro-manage, but to facilitate an engaging, productive, and enjoyable environment for everyone on shift. Leadership is about guidance, not finger-pointing.
Your role is to ensure all units operate efficiently while respecting player autonomy—do not force players into rigid cruiser assignments if alternative setups keep the shift functional. For example, if an officer is stubborn about patrolling alone, compromise by assigning them to an X-RAY unit rather than forcing a confrontation.
Lead by Example: Always pair up with other officers yourself. Be the visible change you want to preach on the radio, and foster cooperation through your own actions on patrol.
Your role is to ensure all units operate efficiently while respecting player autonomy—do not force players into rigid cruiser assignments if alternative setups keep the shift functional. For example, if an officer is stubborn about patrolling alone, compromise by assigning them to an X-RAY unit rather than forcing a confrontation.
| DO NOT DO: | DO: |
| "John, GET OFF THE HSV." | "John, I'll kindly need you to..." |
Lead by Example: Always pair up with other officers yourself. Be the visible change you want to preach on the radio, and foster cooperation through your own actions on patrol.
SECTION 2: UNIT ORGANIZATION & DEPLOYMENT
Efficiently organizing your manpower keeps the department lethal without burning out your officers. Avoid unnecessary administrative bottlenecks and focus on high-mobility coordination.
THE RAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCE (RDF)
The RDF is a highly aggressive, mobile PD Combat Patrol convoy designed to project absolute force and deter heavily numbered criminal factions before they can dictate the tempo of the shift.
- Regroups vs. Roll-Calls: Forcing units into frequent, stagnant roll-calls will quickly tank morale and turn the shift against you. Instead, favor quick, dynamic regroups. Actively cross-reference available units and direct vehicles with vacant seats to pick up footiles or solo officers.
- When to Roll-Call: Reserve formal roll-calls strictly for critical emergencies—such as when multiple panic buttons are active simultaneously and overwhelming available personnel.
THE RAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCE (RDF)
The RDF is a highly aggressive, mobile PD Combat Patrol convoy designed to project absolute force and deter heavily numbered criminal factions before they can dictate the tempo of the shift.
- Chain of Command: The convoy must be led by SWAT elements if they are on duty. If SWAT is unavailable, leadership defaults to the highest-ranking patrol units on active duty.
- The Fall Back Protocol: Do not allow pride or stubbornness to wipe out your personnel. If field units are heavily overwhelmed by numbers, compromised by poor positioning, or targeted in a severe ambush, you are expected to explicitly order units to fall back.
- Deployment Strategy: Do not deploy willy-nilly. Constantly monitor active threats and check criminal density via /crims. Deploy the RDF strategically when criminal presence is deep and an ambush or major situation is brewing.
- Roll-Call Requirements for RDF Deployment: If you must host a formal roll-call to organize a deployment, you are mandated to have at least:
- One fully stacked, drive-by capable vehicle (Sultan or Rancher).
- One active X-RAY unit for scouting, speed, and positioning.
SECTION 3: ACADEMY & RECRUITS
Holding a supervisory rank does not mean you only manage seasoned veterans; you are directly responsible for the retention and development of the department's newest blood. Power-tripping, pulling rank, or isolating clueless Recruits is strictly prohibited and actively harms the community environment.
- The Universal Duty to Teach: You do not need to hold an official Academy Instructor tag to guide a new player. If you spot a clueless, struggling, or disorganized Recruit on duty, it is your explicit responsibility to step in, welcome them, and provide basic operational guidance.
- Delegating Mentorship: If your immediate supervisory duties prevent you from dedicating one-on-one time to a Recruit, do not leave them stranded. Actively locate an on-duty Police Officer III or higher and assign the Recruit to them for field training.
- Fostering Growth Over Ego: Recruits will make mistakes—they will misread commands, mess up positioning, and fail to follow radio protocols perfectly. Correct them constructively. Shouting at or punishing a player who simply does not know how to play yet destroys the player base and creates a toxic shift atmosphere.