[INFO] Department Regulations

[Tom Adams]

SAN ANDREAS HIGHWAY PATROL

DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

PREFACE

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This guide has been designed to assist the San Andreas Highway Patrol in Its day-to-day operations. The policies and procedures described in this manual are set by the Highway Patrol Administration and deemed necessary for proper department operation. When properly developed and implemented, a policy-procedure manual provides staff with the information to act decisively, consistently, and legally. It also promotes the confidence and professional conduct among staff. No exceptions are to be made to this SOP without consent from a member of Highway Patrol Administration or Valrise Community Management.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Section 1 - Department Structure

1.1 - Primary duties
1.2 - Chain of Command
1.3 - Jurisdiction & Regulations
1.4 - State Law

• Section 2 - Uniform & Weaponry regulations

2.1 Uniform standards
2.2 Vehicle standards

• Section 3 - Duty regulations

3.1 Usage of weaponry
3.2 Traffic stops
3.3 Pursuit procedure
3.4 Radio Codes

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Signed,
SAHP Command Staff

[Tom Adams]

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

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San Andreas Highway Patrol is a state law enforcement responsible for maintaining safety and order on San Andreas' highways and roads. Primary duties include:

Traffic enforcement: enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations for violations, and ensuring the safe flow of traffic on state highways and roads.
Vehicle and Driver safety: responding to and investigating motor vehicle accidents to determine causes and prevent future accidents.
Accident investigation: responding to and investigating traffic accidents to determine causes and prevent future incidents.
Emergency assistance: providing aid during emergencies to other law enforcement/state government agencies (e.g. SADOT), governmental events/convoys.
Crime prevention and enforcement: addressing crimes that occur on highways such as theft, drug releated crimes, racing, tax evasion.
Public education & affairs: promoting safe driving practices through outreach programs and community engagement.
Specialized units operations.

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1.2 CHAIN OF COMMAND

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Rank structure:

SAHP COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner
Assistant Comissioner

SAHP CHIEF'S OFFICE

Chief
Assistant Chief

SAHP COMMAND STAFF

Captain

SAHP PATROL SUPERVISORS

Lieutenant
Sergeant

SAHP SENIOR PATROL TROOPERS

Senior Trooper

SAHP PATROL TROOPERS

Trooper

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1.3 JURISDICTION & REGULATIONS

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San Andreas Highway Patrol has jurisdiction primarily over State highways, freeways and main roads both within the county and the city. Remain out of inner city areas such as Idlewood, Ganton, Jefferson etc, unless direct contact with suspect(s) has been made on our service area and the encounter has led to area, that is out of our jurisdiction. In this case - Trooper has to inform law enforcement agency responsible for given area about the incident and only assist in the situations only as long as the objective has been reached.
Highway Patrol may respond and operate in other State Government agencies jurisdiction when we are specifically requested for such matters (e.g. SAPD, SASD, SAFD).

Jurisdiction map:

REGULATIONS:

- You are to direct everyone by rank, not first name.
- You are to remain professional on the radio and on the field at all times on the line of duty.
- You will respect superiors when given an order. You feel the order is not right, follow the chain of command.
- When on a traffic stop, you are to introduce yourself by rank, last name, San Andreas Highway Patrol.
- All Troopers must serve only within our given jurisdiction unless approved otherwise by the Commissioners Office. Failure to obey this point results in consequenses.
- Every Trooper's gear and uniform has to be tidy, functioning and at highest possible standard in order to gain maximum efficiency on the line of duty.
- SAHP does not have authority over other law enforcement agencies.

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1.4 STATE LAW

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All members of the San Andreas Highway Patrol must have the basic knowledge of San Andreas' State Law.
Access the State Law here.

Signed,
SAHP Commissioner's Office

[Tom Adams]

SECTION 2: UNIFORM & WEAPONRY REGULATIONS

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2.1 UNIFORM & VEHICLE STANDARDS

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All Troopers will be using the standard, issued Highway Patrol uniform (short or long sleeved).
The standard tactical vest may be worn by a Trooper at any time of high risk situations.
Chevrons are to be used according to the chevron by rank.
Troopers may use other uniforms that pertain to a sub-division and/or operations if authorized by the department command staff.
Plain clothes duty can be used when given authorization by a member of HIGH COMMAND+ when a speed sting or racing busy is request or when assigned a special detail.
All Troopers have a bodycam, which is activated upon duty.
Gear & uniform issued to the Trooper must be tidy, functioning and in best possible standard at all times.


Every Trooper can use any marked San Andreas Highway Patrol vehicle. Patrolling in any other vehicle is strictly prohibited.
Unmarked vehicles can be used only upon approval of Command Staff+.
Every marked vehicle includes basic equipment such as ALPR, vehicle grappler, road flares, vehicle spikes, armor plates, basic life saving kits.

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2.2 WEAPONRY STANDARDS

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All Troopers will be issued the standard baton, x26 taser and service pistol on their duty belt.
Troopers will be additionally given Berretta shotgun, Beanbag and M4 semi-automatic rifle in their vehicle.

Signed,
SAHP Commissioner's Office

[Tom Adams]

SECTION 3 - DUTY REGULATIONS

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3.1 USEAGE OF WEAPONRY

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3.2 TRAFFIC/FELONY STOPS

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When initiating a traffic stop, you communicate with the driver using the megaphone or the police lights for the vehicle to pullover.

Firstly ensure that you are not stopped on a intersection, on a tight corner or other dangerous person, if so, communicate with the driver that they must stop elsewhere.

When the vehicle comes to a stop, assure you align the center of your vehicle with the left tail light of the other vehicle to ensure your safety when out of the vehicle, and standing next to the other vehicle. Before exiting your vehicle make sure to make dispatch is aware of your traffic stop by communicating with them over the radio.

When approaching the vehicle, eye for the suspicious or dangerous objects either in the driver's hand or in the back seat, as you approach the rear of the vehicle, tap the left tail light with one of your hands to leave your fingerprints on the vehicle.

Then approach the driver, if you spot nothing dangerous or suspicious, stay slightly behind the driver, behind his left shoulder when asking him questions. This is the most tactically advantegous position. In this position you are the least vulnerable to attack by the driver or occupant of the vehicle.

Additionals must always line up behind the lead vehicle.

To identify your vehicle stop, every State Trooper must adhere to the following form: Location, vehicle type & color, plate of the vehicle, occupants of vehicle (how many/describtion).

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Felony stop is a stop where you are already aware of the danger of a suspect, and are ready to arrest a suspect, this type of stop is preferably executed by more than one vehicle, but could be done alone.

This stop is done simply by ordering the vehicle to stop, and putting oneself in a tactically adventageous position such as slighly sideways, with the door open. You withdraw your firearm and order the occupant of the vehicle to drop their vehicle keys out of the window, slowly, and get out of the vehicle as they are to be ordered to approach the police vehicles backward, where they are to kneel or laya down to be detained.

Additionals vehicles to the lead vehicles always line up next to one for a clear fireline.

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3.2 PURSUIT PROCEDURES

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During a pursuit, operate vehicles in a straight line following the vehicle, do NOT overtake, unless the cruiser in front of you cannot continue the pursuit or would lose a suspect. If there is a High Speed Vehicle that is evading, you may request for a High Speed Unit to assist.

The closest vehicle to the suspect always has to lead the pursuit and the officer in the passenger's seat MUST keep the radio updated all the time, however. Once a HSU engages and joins the pursuit, it takes the lead.

Safety first: Troopers should prioritize safety, avoiding excessive speeds and dangerous maneuvers.
Use of equipment: Deploy spike strips only when safe and appropriate. Other participants during the pursuit must be informed about spike deployment.
Coordination: Maintain communication with dispatch and other units, coordinating interventions and backup as this assures effective and most less lethal result for all possible participants.

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3.3 RADIO CODES

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10-3 - Stop Transmitting
10-4 - Understood
10-7- Out of service, unavailable for emergency calls.
10-7B - Out of service, available for emergency calls. (aka paperwork)
10-8 - In service, available for emergency calls.
10-12 - Large gathering of individuals
10-14 - Escort
10-15 - Criminal in custody
10-16 - Go pick the prisoner / Requesting a prisoner pickup
10-19 - Go to your station / Returning to the station
10-20 - Report your location / My location is ___
10-22 - Disregard last transmission
10-34 - Resume Normal Broadcast
10-35 - Confidential Information
10-39 - Message Delivered
10-53 - Officer down
10-60 - Felony stop
10-66 - Suspicious person, requiring assistance
10-76 - Responding to a location
10-80 - Active pursuit, location updates to follow
10-84 - Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
10-86 - Traffic Check/Stop
10-97 - Arrived on scene
Code 1 - Acknowledge Call/Respond Over Radio
Code 2 - Routine Call, No Lights or Siren
Code 2-H - Priority Call, No Lights or Siren
Code 3 - Emergency Call, Lights and Siren
Code 4 - No Further Assistance Needed
Code 5 - Uniformed officers stay away (stakeout)
Code 6 - Out of Car on Investigation
Code 6A - Out of Car on Investigation, Requires Assistance
Code 6C - Out of Car on Investigation, Suspect is Wanted
Code 6G - Out of Car on Investigation, Gang Activity
Code 7 - Meal Break
Code 8 - Fire Alarm
Code 9 - Requesting additional units, no lights or siren
Code 9A - Requesting additional units, sirens and lights on
Code 10 - Request to Clear Frequency for Crime Broadcast
Code 12 - False Alarm
Code 14 - Resuming regular patrol, available for callouts
Code 30 - Officer in danger, requires immediate assistance
Code 37 - Vehicle is Reported Stolen
Code 77 - Caution, Possible Ambush
Code 99 - Emergency
Code 100 - In Position to Intercept
137 - Riot
187 - Homicide
207 - Kidnapping
211 - Armed Robbery
240 - Assault
242 - Battery
261 - Rape
311 - Indecent Exposure
390 - Intoxicated Person
415 - Disturbance
417 - Person With a Gun
459 - Burglary
470 - Forgery
480 - Hit and Run
487 - Grand Theft
502 - Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
LF(U) - Lethal Force (Used)
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival
VC - Visual Contact
TC - Traffic Collision
TS - Traffic Stop
SU - Suspect

CODE RED - State Wide emergency - All units stop what you are doing, and report to SAHP station, unless told otherwise.
CODE ORANGE - City Wide emergency
CODE PURPLE-P - Possible Gang War
CODE PURPLE-A - Confirmed Gang War

Signed,
SAHP Commissioner's Office