Standard Operating Procedures

Mission & Policy

The Los Santos Police Department is tasked with law enforcement and crime prevention across San Andreas County. The department also trains prospective officers and is dedicated to the well-being and safety of Eclipse's society.

Department policy

All personnel are required to keep reviewing the SOPs, so the correct procedure is applied on every scene. Following them closely makes the department more effective and keeps lawsuits against it to a minimum.

Department structure

These standards are a direct representation of the LSPD and are the minimum expected of every officer. Divisions, offices and facilities may add their own, more specific standards, and those are mandatory too.

Bullying & harassment

Every LSPD employee is entitled to a workplace free of discrimination, bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment. Treat each other with respect and value each other's opinions without bias.

• CannotCreate a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, family or marital status, place of origin, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

Jurisdiction § 1

The Los Santos Police Department has jurisdiction across the entire State of San Andreas.

Callsigns

Each rank range has its own callsign letter. You're given a callsign when you're hired, and it's updated as you're promoted.

Suspicion & Probable Cause § 1.1 – 1.3

Detainment § 1.3

Conduct & Chain of Command § 3

Who to ask § 3.1 – 3.3

• GeneralFollow the chain of command. If the rank above you doesn't know, they escalate to the rank above them, and so on until you have an answer.
• TrainingAsk anyone with an FTO certification. If they can't help, go to the Lead FTOs.
• SensitiveFor harassment or sensitive topics, skip the chain of command and go straight to High Command, starting with the Commander. It's handled confidentially and urgently.

Respect § 3.4

• MustTreat every officer with equality and respect. Rank never gives the right to belittle anyone. There's a time and place to joke around, so know it.
• CannotTaunt or disrespect suspects in custody. Stay professional and treat everyone with dignity.

Identification § 3.5

• MustGive your badge number (callsign) and name when asked. You don't have to give your rank.

Off Duty § 3.6

• MustClock off fully, both in Discord and in the city, so you don't show on the blips.
• CannotCarry PD equipment or use PD vehicles. Store your gear in the locker next to the armory.
• CannotWear your badge.
• CannotInterfere with or insert yourself into a scene on-duty officers are handling. Follow their instructions.
• NoteOff duty you have no law enforcement powers and aren't covered by department insurance to act as an officer.
• MustKeep up exemplary behavior and set a good example for civilians.

Discipline & Strikes § 4

Following the SOPs is mandatory on every shift. Breaking them can lead to verbal warnings, strike points or, in serious cases, termination.

Grounds for a strike § 4.1

• Failing to match force, which can cost you your Class 2 and/or privileges.
• Excessive use of less-lethal force.
• Driving the wrong car for your rank or the wrong livery (one verbal warning, then a strike).
• Unauthorized use of firearms for your rank (possibly multiple strikes).
• Disrespect towards any officer, whatever their rank.
• Missing your rank's weekly minimum (1 strike per week missed).
• Disobeying higher-ranking officers.
• Pressing your panic button for vehicle ejections.
• Not running your bodycam on duty. Record at all times, and keep 5 minutes of any hostile interaction.
• Anything High Command+ considers serious enough.

High Command votes on strikes and decides the sanction.

Escalation § 4.2

1. First strike: rank lock. Locked at your current rank for up to 2 weeks, applied by High Command.
2. Second strike: demotion and/or suspension. Demoted from your current rank and/or suspended for 3 days without pay.
3. Third strike: termination from the Los Santos Police Department.

Corruption § 23

• CannotUse police powers, vehicles or equipment off duty or for personal gain.
• CannotRelease or help friends or family during an active investigation or arrest.
• CannotAbuse police systems (MDT, radios, GPS tracking) for non-roleplay or personal reasons.
• CannotMetagame, or leak sensitive PD information to civilians or criminals.
• CannotDrop PD items for civilians to pick up, or sell police gear of any kind to civilians.

Value of Life § 22

Our mission is to serve and protect the community of Eclipse Roleplay. Value the lives of officers, civilians, EMS and gang members alike, no matter the person, your history with them, or the position they're in.

Station Etiquette § 21

Mission Row PD is the LSPD's headquarters and an official government facility.

• CannotSit at the station while calls are active, unless you're resupplying. High Command will handle it.
• CannotTake photos or video anywhere on the basement/garage floor, except patrol officers' body-worn cameras.
• MustStay on whisper inside the station.
• MustKnock before entering a Chief's or High Command office on the top floor.
• MustSearch anyone who isn't authorized personnel or a government official (like EMS) before they enter MRPD.
• LimitTake no more than 3 of each food and water item from the PD fridge.

Meetings & Buddy System

Meetings § 14

Official meetings are held on the LSPD Weekly Meeting Room Stage. Attend in person whenever you can.

The buddy system § 12

Ride with a partner whenever one is available. Pairing up is the default.

• PairingPair newer officers with veterans whenever possible.
• CanPatrol solo if High Command grants an exception, or when there's an odd number of officers on duty.
• CannotIntentionally ignore the buddy system. High Command will review it and may discipline.

Use of Force § 2

Preserving human life comes first. Force is only allowed when it's objectively reasonable and necessary to control a dangerous situation.

Force levels

Suspect categories

• CompliantPassive compliant: acknowledges your authority and follows commands.
• ResistorPassive resistor: refuses commands but poses no immediate risk to anyone.
• AggressorActive aggressor: resists commands and physical control, and tries to harm officers or others.

Deadly Force § 2.1

Deadly force is only allowed when you reasonably believe the subject is an immediate threat of death or serious injury to officers or anyone else.

• MustGive 1–2 warnings to a suspect holding a firearm or deadly weapon before using lethal force to put them on their side.
• CanUse lethal force if they refuse your commands after warnings, even if they haven't fired (good faith belief).
• WeaponClass 1 is the primary firearm for deadly force. Use anything else only on direct orders from the highest-ranking officer on duty.

Less Lethal Force § 2.2

1. Warn first. Before tasing or beanbagging, warn them, e.g. "If you do not comply and continue resisting, I will tase you."
2. Announce it. Say "Going for taser/beanbag", or "taser, taser, taser" with emphasis.
3. Don't spam. Wait 15 seconds between deployments.

• CannotTase near ladders, rooftop edges or water, or when someone is moving towards an edge that puts them in danger.

Cuffing § 2.3

1. Instruct. Tell the suspect to put their hands up and face away, then move behind them.
2. If they don't comply, escalate to the police tackle. Repeat and escalate further if needed.
3. Cuff. You can cuff a suspect on the ground at any time. Announce "Going for cuffs."

• MustOnly one officer goes for cuffs. Several officers trying at once can uncuff the suspect or cuff each other.
• MustWait 15 seconds between cuff attempts.
• Hard cuffBind it in F8 with bind keyboard F3 "cuff" (any key works). Only hard cuff with proper RP behind it, like cuffing to your cruiser's rambar or a cell bed.
• Soft cuffIf the suspect is cooperative, consider a soft cuff so they can move a little.

Weapon Levels § 9

Match force at almost all times, unless you're outnumbered or officers have been taken out.

What officers may carry § 9.1 – 9.3

All classes are for on-duty use only, with proper discretion.

Patrol Duties § 5.1

• MustPut citizens' safety first. You represent the department at all times.
• MustFollow road rules, including red lights and stop signs.
• MustUse lights and sirens on emergencies, drive with caution, and slow down at lights to check for traffic and pedestrians.
• RobberyIf you see anyone being robbed, shoot to incapacitate the robber as soon as possible.

Response Codes § 5.5

Whatever the code, slow down at every set of lights and make sure your surroundings are clear.

Processing & Miranda § 5.2 – 5.3

1. Search on scene while the suspect is coherent (not flat-backed or on their side), unless the scene is too high risk. Station searches happen before holding cells and before uncuffing.
2. Buckle them in for transport with /me Buckles Suspect.
3. Get medical care first. Injured suspects, gang members included, go to EMS. If they're on their side or flat-backed, read rights after treatment.
4. Read Miranda before any questioning, with the suspect on their feet and aware of their surroundings. Read it up to 2 times. If they still don't understand or won't respond, continue.
5. Mugshot and fingerprints, with the face fully visible and distracting items removed.
6. Tell them their charges before they plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. They may ask for a lawyer before pleading.
7. Write the case. The primary officer writes it. For a guilty plea, write N/A in the incident details and "Details left out due to a guilty plea" in the final statement; fill every other section. Include the serial number of any confiscated firearm.

Miranda rights

"At this point in time, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you by the State of San Andreas if available. Do you understand these rights as I have read them? With that understanding, do you wish to continue speaking with us?"

Charges & Reductions § 5.4

• CannotGive the maximum time and fine just because someone pleads not guilty. They get the recommended time and fine.
• CanLower the time for compliant suspects or basic crimes (house or store robbery, a basic 10-80) with approval. Ask available Command or High Command if the amount is fair.
• MustGet Command approval for any reduction, up to 25% of fines and jail time (for example 10% on one and 15% on the other). Reductions without approval can lead to discipline.
• TipGo easy on newer community members, and remind them there are things to do in jail to pass the time.

Impounding Vehicles § 5.6

Traffic Stops & Speeding § 6.1 – 6.4

Running a traffic stop § 6.1

1. Have reasonable suspicion. Stops need it, and should be quick and efficient.
2. Call it in with the vehicle, occupants, location and whether you need 10-32s. "D-123 is in an active 10-11 with a black 4-door SUV, occupied 1x at postal 456. No 32s needed at this time."
3. Position behind the vehicle at a slight angle, for cover.
4. Approach carefully. Identify yourself and your department, explain the stop, and ask for license, registration and insurance.
5. Stay professional and handle the scene as it develops. Request more units if you need them.

Reasons to stop a vehicle § 6.2

• Speeding, even 1–5 MPH over.
• Felony speeding: 110+ MPH in the city or 170+ MPH on highways.
• Possible involvement in a crime, like a recent robbery or shootout.
• Unsafe vehicles: severe damage, missing doors, or other hazards.

Speed limits & fines § 6.3

Vehicle searches § 6.4

• CanSearch a vehicle with probable cause, or with the owner's explicit permission.

Radio Etiquette § 17

Keep radio traffic clear, concise and calm.

• MustKeep transmissions short when the radio is clear.
• MustWait 2–3 seconds before keying up during an active scene, so you don't talk over another unit.
• CanJoke around when no call is active. As soon as a call is taken and someone is 10-23, go back to strict radio etiquette.
• CannotCall out an officer's actions on main radio. Use radio 4, 5 or 6. Only High Command, Chiefs and Commissioners can call officers to radio 6.

Vehicle Pursuits § 6.5

In a 10-80, safety comes first for everyone involved. A 10-80 is not a street race: hold formation once it's set.

• MustCall it in at the start with the vehicle description and occupants.
• MustIf you crash (10-50), hold your brakes, don't move, and let other units pass before rejoining.
• MustWhen passing another unit, call out the side, your position and your vehicle model.
• EscalationSuspect actions like NVL jumps can raise the code level. See Pursuit Codes.

Automatic Code Red Bravo

• The suspect deliberately rams a cruiser at over 50 MPH.
• The suspect crashes and switches vehicles.
• The suspect brake-checks deliberately, but no officer is thrown from their vehicle.

Foot Pursuits § 6.6

1. Tackle. Up to 3 attempts, 30 seconds apart.
2. Warn that you'll tase if they don't surrender.
3. Tase. Up to 2 deployments, 15 seconds apart.
4. Cuff while they're down from the taser, or tackle and cuff if you're close enough, then follow normal protocol.

• WaterIf they run into the water, try to tackle. If it drags on, ask the highest-ranking officer on scene whether lethal force can be used.
• AlphaIf an officer on foot is hit by a vehicle at over 20 MPH and the driver doesn't stop, escalate to Code Red Alpha.

Air-One § 6.7

• PriorityAn active Air-One unit takes over callouts in a 10-80 and has decision-making authority over pursuit tactics. Ground units follow its directions.
• MustGround units keep Air-One updated. If Air-One loses the vehicle, ground units take over callouts until it's back on visual.
• MustStay in the air during scenes and patrol. Land only somewhere safe and away from traffic, never in the street, and use a helipad when one's available.

Pursuit Positions § 6.8 – 6.10

Outside interference

1. Give two verbal warnings to anyone interfering.
2. Escalate to Code Red Bravo if it keeps escalating.
3. Escalate to Code Red Alpha if outsiders keep PITing at high speed and put innocent people at risk.

PIT Maneuver § 6.11

A PIT is not ramming. Hit the back left or right of the suspect vehicle with your bumper, lined up with the rear tire on that side.

Every code (Amber, Bravo, Alpha) can also be called on outside vehicles that try to interfere.

Pursuit Codes § 6.12

Grappler § 24

The grappler deploys from the front of equipped vehicles and tethers to a rear tire of the pursued vehicle. Once attached, pull the car back to a standstill.

• Limit1 grappler per 4 officers, and 1 per pursuit.
• AlphaIf the suspect tries to pull against it for more than 15 seconds, call Code Alpha on the car (not the suspect).

Car Boosting § 18

A booster finds a target vehicle (always a PDM car), steals it and delivers it. Dispatch pings its location every so often, not continuously.

• LimitMaximum of 4 cars on a boosting pursuit.
• PriorityBoosting beats regular patrol calls, but not robberies or heists.
• MustTake the Boosting Tablet from anyone you arrest for boosting.

Hostage Negotiations § 7.1 – 7.4

Reasonable demands § 7.4

Never negotiable § 7.3

• CannotMoney, weapons, or another life. No exceptions.
• CannotAnything that stops you from doing your job as an officer.

At the scene's discretion

Singing, dancing, stripping, lower ranks driving cars above their rank (with some exceptions), chasing in first person or in reverse only (max 3 minutes), or anything the highest-ranking officer approves. This list may change as new demands come up.

Life for life § 7.1

Allowed only to trade a gang Boss or Underboss in holding cells for the life of a police or EMS chief or commander.

• MustThe hostage must be alive and coherent. Once they're on their side or back, they're no longer a hostage.
• CannotHand over evidence or items confiscated from the person in cells, or trade an officer's life for weapons, money or items.
• KeysCriminals may /me Takes Keys to open doors on every floor except the basement.

Breaching § 7.5 – 7.8

Grounds to breach § 7.5

• Suspects aim at officers after two warnings.
• They refuse to cooperate with demands or the PD.
• A hostage is harmed. Breach to save the rest; officers may use their highest class weapon, and matching class isn't required.
• They can't show proof of life.
• They don't follow the hostage rules below. Use /lock and warn in the sky that they have 2 minutes to comply before a breach.

On a breach, officers may deploy spikes, engage in a shootout, and shoot out or disable the getaway vehicle's tires.

Questions to ask § 7.6

Ask how many internal units (suspects inside) and external units (suspects outside) there are. Honest answers are expected.

Hostages at heists § 7.7

At Pacific Bank, Bobcat and Bitcoin Warehouse heists, hostages must be outside and visible to officers.

Shots Fired § 10.1 – 10.8

Think about the location and how many calls are coming in.

• Stolen carA stolen police vehicle is an immediate Code Red Bravo. Officers may be aggressive.
• Officer hostageHandled like any hostage negotiation. Criminals may ask to trade for a gang leader in cells, but only for a life, never evidence or confiscated weapons.

Gang Scenes § 10.9 – 10.11

Dispersing armed gang members § 10.9

1. Call for backup and tell dispatch you're on scene.
2. Wait for backup, then circle the area three times with lights and sirens.
3. Set a perimeter with roadblocks if they don't disperse.
4. Announce it. The highest-ranking officer gives them 2 minutes to disperse with /police. Shots from suspects are met with lethal force.
5. Clear together. Officers move as a group, or at least in pairs.

A vehicle circling a shootout can be given suppressive fire to move it along. If it stays, officers may use lethal force.

Gang vs gang § 10.10

Keep your distance and hold a perimeter. The highest-ranking unit announces /police LSPD breaching gang fight in 1 minute and 30 seconds.

• CannotBreach while fighting is still active. Wait until the shots have slowed right down and it's safe.
• KOSBreach immediately if suspects are robbing the people they're fighting. Robbers may be shot on sight.
• CannotDrive down the gang's block, or antagonize or interact with gang members mid-shootout.
• MustPhotograph everything while you wait: the people, weapons, flags, and vehicles and plates (run the plates for names). This evidence goes to the DOJ for warrants and, eventually, raid warrants.
• AfterEMS waits for Code 4 from Command+ or a gang member in /ads. Separate everyone by affiliation. Gang members are not processed once the scene is clear.

Police vs gang § 10.11

Robberies § 10.12 – 10.15

If there's a hostage, negotiations come before any breach.

House robbery § 10.13

• At least 3 officers. Two breach while the third checks the area outside.
• Breach with one lethal (PD Glock) and one less lethal (taser or beanbag). Less lethal goes in first.

Store robbery § 10.14

1. Respond like a house robbery. Call for backup and wait for it.
2. If there's a hostage, start negotiations.
3. Release the hostage, search them, then rejoin the 10-80.
4. Only take items stolen in the robbery, not other contraband.

Bank robbery § 10.15

1. Priority call. All units respond unless there's a panic button or a higher-priority robbery.
2. The first officer on scene negotiates with the suspects over the radio.
3. After negotiations, the primary unit sounds the siren to signal the suspects out, and another unit searches hostages for marked money.
4. The primary signals again that the suspects may flee, starting the 10-80.

Bitcoin warehouse § 20

• Needs at least 4 officers on duty to trigger. Priority is one above Fleeca.
• Hostages must be out front. If no hostages are visible, breach.
• Confiscated items go in the Higher-Ups Stash.

Call Priority § 10.16

1. EMS panic button
2. PD panic button
3. Big bank robberies
4. Warehouse robberies
5. Paleto robberies
6. Bitcoin warehouse robberies
7. Fleeca robberies
8. Jewelry store robberies
9. House robberies
10. Store robberies
11. Car boosting
12. Shots fired
13. Drug sales
14. Vehicle theft
15. Civilian dispatches (can move up depending on the message)
16. Speed traps

Panic Buttons § 10.17

Press it with /panic when you believe your life is in immediate danger. On-duty EMS and officers get a distinct dispatch and sound.

• MustApproach carefully. Check whether it's near gang territory.
• ThinkIf the officer has dropped radio, assume they're down. Recall their last callouts: were they on a traffic stop, a shots fired, did they ask for backup?
• KidnapTheir tracker may still work until it's taken. Keep tracking them on the map.
• CanUse your highest class of weapon. Matching class doesn't apply at a panic button.

Custody & Scenes

Body snatching § 11

Once a suspect is in custody, friends can't break them out or fight to free them, including on the way to the hospital or PD. Holding an officer at gunpoint outside green zones while outnumbering them is a valid way to take them back. Clip any violations and continue the scene normally.

Scuffed scenes § 13

1. Keep playing the scene out by the SOPs.
2. Put the evidence in your personal locker and post a photo of it.
3. Hold it for 24 hours. If High Command hasn't contacted you by then, process it as normal.

• CannotCall a scene scuffed yourself as an officer. PD Oversight will punish it.

Prisoner transport § 8

• MustCriminals attempting an extraction must put the prisoner's life first.
• CannotTake the prisoner out of the riot truck while any officer is still active. They stay in until the transport is over and all units are down.
• VehiclesCriminals are expected to use riot vehicles or helicopters. Personal and standard patrol vehicles stay at the station.
• CalloutTransports are not broadcast publicly. Only the gang or group involved is told, to keep it fair and stop the whole city turning on the PD. § 8.1

Gang Raids & Airdrops

Gang raids § 16

Raids confiscate items from a gang's Boss, Shared and Personal stashes. Those items never go into Realtor or MLO houses, business stashes, trunks or glove boxes.

1. Build the evidence and submit a raid warrant to the Chief Justice.
2. Serve it at the gang's block with 2 High Command or Chiefs and an ADA or DA present.
3. Notify the gang. The ADA/DA or Chiefs tell them verbally and Discord DM the warrant to the Boss and/or Underbosses. Warrants are served 24 hours before the raid.
4. Raid. PD gears up, SWAT Command assigns roles, and the raid goes ahead.

Airdrops § 19

• MustHave High Command+ present. Maximum of 4 officers.
• MustWait until the airdrop is claimed, then move in on foot, or wait for the winners to return to their vehicle and start a pursuit.
• MustTake only the airdrop weapon and leave. No processing or arrests.
• CannotPress panic buttons or bring helicopters to airdrops.

Working with EMS § 25.1

Smooth communication with EMS and the DOJ keeps Los Santos safe. With EMS, it's mostly about getting treatment for suspects and officers.

Treating a suspect

1. Switch to EMS radio (radio 2), say "PD to EMS" and wait for acknowledgement.
2. Tell them a suspect needs treatment and send a dispatch with /911ems.
3. While EMS is en route, handcuff the suspect and keep the area under control.
4. When EMS arrives, tell them the suspect is cuffed and ready. Don't escort mid-treatment.
5. After treatment, help the suspect up by escorting them, tell EMS they're clear, then arrest or detain as normal.

Treating an officer

Same call-in process. Get the officer somewhere safe and treatable, and clear EMS once everyone's treated. Officers are always treated before suspects.

EMS at panic buttons

1. EMS parks well back on standby and joins PD radio to say they're there.
2. Officers secure the scene and tell EMS whether it's Code 4.
3. If every officer is down, call it with /police Code 4, but only once the scene is truly safe.
4. EMS treats everyone. Help them find officers in hard-to-reach places, then clear them once all officers are up.

Working with the DOJ § 25.2

Cell calls

1. A suspect can ask for a lawyer at any point during processing.
2. In the LSPD Discord, go to #request-lawyer, tag @DOJ and include the charges.
3. Tell the suspect a representative has 10 minutes to get in touch.
4. When the lawyer arrives, ask whether they want to speak to you or the suspect first. Keep writing your report meanwhile; the suspect keeps the right to remain silent.
5. Cooperate with the lawyer as they negotiate. You don't have to drop charges, but solid-evidence charges (like weapon possession) usually stand, while others (like misdemeanor vs felony possession) can be argued.

• MustBefore a cell call, have the lawyer disclose any personal relationship with the suspect. They can't stay silent on this. If there is one, find another lawyer, and report any lawyer who hides it.
• BodycamYou don't have to show bodycam to a lawyer. You only have to when it's subpoenaed.

Subpoenas & bodycam

Ankle monitors High Command+

• MustOnly for probation, with the person's representative present. Use /anklet and fill out the probation form (found in the LSPD Discord's probation channel).
• CanTrack them with /ankletlocation [CID], and fully search the person and the vehicle they're driving without suspicion. Lower ranks can come along.
• CannotSearch every vehicle in their garage (that needs a warrant), check up more than 5 times a day, or misuse monitors in any way.
• MustConfiscate anything illegal you find, report it to the DOJ, and arrest as normal.
• MustRemove it with the same representative present, then delete their cases or remove them as the criminal, and have a DOJ employee confirm the charges were dropped.

Everyday conduct

• DiscordIn the DOJ Discord, ask for the PD role in General Chat: "Requesting PD role, please."
• CanAsk DOJ staff who are lingering at MRPD without official business to leave. DOJ high command are the exception.
• IssuesReport problems with DOJ staff to DOJ high command (District Judges, Assistant Chief Justice, Chief Justice) through a General Case in Open-a-Case. Don't use DOJ Oversight for staff or RP issues.

Created by the Los Santos Police High Command, Chiefs & Commissioners team · Last revised 06/29/2026