WWW.LSPD.SAGOV.US Los Santos Police Department Press Release Saturday, January 7th, 2023 "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE" |
Year in Review 2022
2022 Restructuring | Yearly Divisional Update
Department Statistics | Internal Affairs | Closing Message
-Department Statistics | Internal Affairs | Closing Message
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2022 has been a trying year for the Los Santos Police Department, and as we reflect on changes and developments during the year for the Los Santos Police Department, with this, we highlight the most important happenings from 2022. The year has been marked by the opening of the Professional Standards Bureau as well as the addition of warrant reports to mark this calendar year for the Los Santos Police Department.
As in 2021, and previous years, the Los Santos Police Department is very proud of its accomplishments, and we thank you for joining us in looking back on 2022, and celebrating it with us. A year of introductions and dissolutions has been followed by updates and positive changes in every Bureau in the Department. An important step was taken forward as the Los Santos Police Department is better equipped, and more capable than ever to handle tough duties serving the citizens of Los Santos. We look forward to what we can achieve together in 2022.
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2022 Restructuring
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Message from Deputy Chief of Police Dezzy Bala:
2022 has been a challenging year for the Los Santos Police Department and as it comes to a close, we will of course reflect on the past twelve months and see what we can take from them to look to improve both internally and externally as we begin the year anew.
I'd like to start by singling those individuals that have been with the Department for a number of years and that I have had the privilege to share a locker room or a squad car with. Perhaps none more so than Assistant Chief Elena Blake who opened last year's Year in Review with some very kind words regarding my own progression within the Department as then Police Commander.
Chief Blake, in particular, has continuously over the past couple of years been a pillar of consistency for the department. Whether it was in terms of policy creation and implementation, whether it was in terms of approaching difficult discussions with careful consideration and long-term planning in mind or simply being a mentor in areas of supervision and command for so many of us, a big thank you is in order. If you needed a second opinion or reassurance on a course of action, Chief Blake is someone that the Department has and continues to rely on to provide that.
Additionally, I'd like to single out Deputy Chief Phillipe Sanchez. He was, on a personal level, an excellent mentor for me when I was coming through the ranks here. Some of his more important characteristics are that he has been willing to give people opportunities to prove themselves but also, made difficult decisions when called upon to do so. During periods where the Department has perhaps underperformed in 2022 or morale has not been as high as it could be, Chief Sanchez has been himself a reassuringly resolute presence in the Department and has mentored a number of our Supervisory and Command members, in the same way that he did for me for a number of years. He is an excellent example of not just a leader but also, as a brother Officer.
Both Assistant Chief Elena Blake and Deputy Chief Phillipe Sanchez have demonstrated, among a number of others, that while tough times do not last, solid individuals do and even in the face of the ever changing landscape of law enforcement in the State of San Andreas, the hard-work, commitment and professionalism of the Los Santos Police Department remains unparalleled and unmatched.
It is also incredibly encouraging to witness the progression of Officers' Mike Luigi, Thomas Pennyworth and Alex Sorvanis into the Supervisor Team. While they are all very different individuals with different skill sets, they are exactly the sort of individuals that will continue to push the levels of our teams in 2023. Commitment, enthusiasm and consistency are three words that define each of them and we're all excited to see what they do in the coming months.
Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Officer Mark Sloan, Detective Mikael Cowell, Officer Jamie Richardsons, Officer Juan Romero, Officer Ace Butoslav, Officer Shayan Dotson, Officer Benny Fox, Officer Xavier Fury, Officer Jack Mobray, Officer Cyrus Raven, Officer Jayden Shepard, Officer Andreas O'Conner, Officer Soheyl Johnson, Sergeant Ed Johnston, Detective Guilherme Tavares, Detective Jack Mickelson, Detective David Wallace, Detective Olatunji Osa, Lieutenant Darion Rueb, Lieutenant Joshy Thompson, Lieutenant Kilo Crosby, Captain Grace Hunter as well as many others for their dedication and service to the Department in 2022 and prior. While you may no longer be employed with the LSPD, you will always remain a part of our law-enforcement community and we hope to see some of you back in the uniform soon.
The Los Santos Police Department will be re-opening our recruitment for prospective Police Officers and continue the training of in-service (sworn) employees shortly to ensure that we can continue to provide the highest quality of service possible to the residents of the City of Los Santos.
2022 has seen minimal but necessary restructuring changes in how the Los Santos Police Department operates on a day-to-day basis compared to 2021 where the Department underwent a ranking structure revamp, closed the Police Training Bureau, introduced two new units respectively across two Bureaus, and formalized public inquiries as a bridge between the Los Santos Police Department and the press and public.
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INTRODUCTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BUREAU
The Professional Standards Bureau became the Los Santos Police Department's fifth bureau this year. This Bureau has been a part of the Department previously, prior to the Bureau's closure - today, it consists of the Department's Internal Affairs Division and the Supervisor Training Program.
Prior to the Professional Standards Bureau's return, the Internal Affairs Division had been restructured to include the new Legal Affairs Unit. This unit was created to handle the new responsibility of liaising with the Judicial Branch to efficiently communicate information relevant to our arrests. Deputy Chief Phillipe Sanchez, Deputy Chief Scott Dunbar, and Captain Pierce Hardy were given the reigns of this new unit, which was established and fully operational by September of this year.
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-Commanding Officer Scott Dunbar wrote: Following the implementation of this new unit, it was decided by the (Assistant) Chief of Police that Internal Affairs, Supervisor Training, and another few miscellaneous areas of the department/tasks could be handed over to a new Bureau (they were previously directly supervised by the Office of the Chief). This resulted in the recreation of the Professional Standards Bureau with myself being appointed as Commanding Officer.
Since the implementation of the Bureau work has begun to review the department's awards system, there are still ongoing discussions regarding what awards will be added/adjusted, however, the intention is to make the system more uniform across Bureaus/Divisions within the department.
In addition to this, the Bureau is working on reviewing policy related to supervisory duties and simplifying and adding clarification where needed.
With regards to the Internal Affairs Division, there has been little change following its moving under PSB. Internal Affairs Command is an experienced team who runs a tight ship when it comes to the Investigations Unit. The Legal Affairs Unit has seen small changes over time as we streamline the process seeing how it performs in action.
Finally, the Supervisor Training Program has continued as before, however, the planned changes to policy related to supervisor duties will likely lead to some changes in the new year.
Ultimately the role of the Professional Standards Bureau is to raise the standards to which our Officers are held and where failings are found work toward resolving these failings.
INTRODUCTION OF WARRANT REPORTS
The Los Santos Police Department officially implemented Warrants Reports which were made mandatory in October that would primarily allow the Legal Affairs Unit to handle the issuance of evidence and statements to the Judicial Branch in correlation to criminal cases brought to court. Warrant Reports have already been proven as an effective way to document the placing of charges under specific circumstances.
The lack of the aforementioned created difficulties when providing evidence and statements to the Judicial Branch in relation to warrants issued as a result of a suspect evading, or as a result of a criminal investigation. Warrant Reports are written and effective when a suspect is charged with a crime but is not brought into custody - the duty of the Warrant Report being filed lies on the Office placing the charge, mitigating any kind of loss of evidence or mismatching statements.
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Yearly Divisional Update
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The Media Relations Division is situated under the Administrative Service Bureau of the Los Santos Police Department. The mission of the Media Relations Division is to develop, nurture and maintain a trusting relationship between the Department it represents and the public. Providing information, transparency and stories is one of the few roles the Media Relations Division takes on.
The Media Relations Division is split into two separate, official units - the Media Relations Unit and the Community Relations Unit. A Media Relations Officer of the Media Relations Unit, routinely, takes on several tasks some of which are drafting press releases, drafting public service announcements, and working on the Monthly Bulletin. Being a Media Relations Officer also opens up a pathway to one of the most unique positions in the Department; becoming a certified Liaison and Spokesperson gives increased authority to release information to members of the press and public that otherwise only Staff Officers may share. A Community Relations Officer of the Community Relations Unit plays an important role in the Media Relations Division as they strive to maintain a strong relationship with community leaders and community members, how locally, that on a larger scale. Community Relations Officers are passionate about their mission to spread awareness and build trust with the larger public. Community Relations Officers routinely plan and organize internal and interdepartmental events, conduct community police patrols, answer public inquiries and actively work with other agencies, Departments, and businesses.
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-Commanding Officer Tim Havlicek wrote: 2022 was a very routine year for the Media Relations Division, albeit trying, the personnel running the division in my absence have done a very good job to maintain the ever-evolving public image of the Los Santos Police Department all while strengthening ties with the press and the general public.
Our ambition grows with each passing day as we try to evolve creatively in every aspect of our jobs - hosting a number of themed events for the citizens of Los Santos, and the State, publishing over a dozen individual releases ranging from Public Service Announcements to Monthly Newsletters, to situation based articles. We push the bar higher with each passing day as our team of fantastic Officers excel individually and as a team to bring the utmost of quality to our Newsroom section.
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The Air Support Division, commonly known by the abbreviation ASD, falls under the Special Operations Bureau within the Los Santos Police Department. The Air Support Division (ASD) is responsible for providing Air Support to patrol and specialized units of the Los Santos Police Department. The Air Support Division is also here to enhance Officer and public safety, reduce the incidence of crime and thus reduce the fear of crime. To accomplish their mission, they will provide rapid response, tactical insight, and airborne assessments of incidents, in a safe and professional manner.
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-Commanding Officer Josh Durry wrote: The Air Support Division has had a very consistent year across the board throughout 2022. As a command team we have made a significant effort to have pilots operating during every peak time this year and from my personal experience I can only count a few times during the year where we haven't had a helicopter in the air during hours of peak activity within the city. Due to this I'd like to thank all the pilots, past and currently within the division, as we wouldn't have been able to maintain our consistency without them.
We have also focused on working with METRO to develop a few internal regulations and policies that allows our division to work with METRO as a more efficient team allowing our divisional pilots to develop piloting skills alongside working with the METRO division. This wouldn't be possible without our Special Flight Section program which has been developed alongside METRO to ensure that the objective is completed every time a SFS Pilot is used in our skies.
Alongside this, we have been working with the SAAA to help them implement a fully-fledged system for civilians to operate their own aircraft, we have developed internal policies and regulations for how to interact with these civilian pilots through Air Traffic Control. We have gone back and forth throughout the year implementing certain procedures that will allow our pilots to fly uninterrupted and still allow civilians to fly without risk of intercepting our pilots during flight.
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The Major Crimes Division falls under the Detective Bureau within the Los Santos Police Department. The mission of the Major Crimes Division is to focus mainly on robberies, homicides, firearms trafficking, and many other crimes committed by very limited groups of individuals without clear affiliations with known criminal organizations.
The Major Crimes Division is structured into three different units, the Robbery-Homicide Unit, Vice Unit, and Detective Support Unit. These three units have specific tasks and duties that they perform to solve the above-mentioned crimes. The Robbery-Homicide Unit name best describes itself with a focus on anything ranging from petty thieves to coldblooded murderers. The Vice Unit is more versatile and deals with criminal threats and hate crimes, firearms sales and trafficking, fraud, illegal gambling, prostitution, and various other crimes. The Detective Support Unit is mainly composed of Officers who help Detectives with the majority of crime reports that are submitted by the public on a daily basis.
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-Commanding Officer Jonathan Willowick wrote: The Major Crimes Division within the Detective Bureau has made great strides throughout the year to continue keeping the city of Los Santos safe, and the citizens within protected from crime. Within the Major Crimes Division, Robbery & Homicide has made great strides to keep these individuals off our streets that continue to steal from others, while thoroughly investigating more heinous crimes such as murder and putting these violent individuals behind bars for life.
Our VICE division also continues to do great work for the many crime reports sent in to us ranging from citizens being scammed out of their property or belongings, to keeping the streets clean of various weapons that attempts are made to ship into our city.
The Detective Support Unit, also referred to as DSU, has made big progress throughout the year within the structure and efficiency of our case files. Throughout the year, our Officers and Detectives within DSU have worked through many different case files sent in to the crime report section.
We'd like to thank the citizens of Los Santos for continuing to file these crime reports, as they are the backbone to keeping this city safe for all. We look forward to the next year of protecting all of the citizens of Los Santos!
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The Recruitment and Employment Division or RED falls under the Administrative Services Bureau. RED is the division that new applicants to the Los Santos Police Department will likely encounter first. Overall, RED is split into two groups. The first one is Application Handlers and Interviewers, and the latter is Academy Instructors.
Application Handlers and Interviewers are the ever-diligent individuals behind the screen who are constantly reviewing the gargantuan amount of applications received by the LSPD. These individuals are comprised of only the most capable officers holding the rank of Police Officer II and above. Following up on them would be the Interviewers who bring applicants in for a face-to-face interview in order to get to know them better. This position is very selective, only accepting those holding the rank of Police Officer III and above.
Academy Instructors are the friendly men and women ready to teach and assist applicants on their first day in the Department. Once they are sworn in as Law Enforcement Officers, these instructors will teach them all they need to know for their first day on the job. The position requires an officer to be quite experienced, which is why the position is restricted to the rank of Police Officer II and above.
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-Commanding Officer Jessica Nash wrote: We have had an exceptional year, with 25 academies hosting 118 new employees! As the year comes to a close we give thanks to our Assistant Commanding Officer Captain Jaxon Nash, who worked tirelessly in this position for well over a year, however, decided to step down to offer Don Mozzarella the opportunity to thrive in the position. Police Officer III+1 Don Mozzarella has a fantastic eye for detail and is wild with ideas, which is fantastic in this division, as we are always hoping to keep fresh eyes and find new and more efficient ways to recruit the best candidates into the police force.
It goes without saying that our divisional officers are highly appreciated and their extensive dedication and devotion to the division is never unnoticed, we thank them endlessly for their service. We can only hope that 2023 continues to be another fabulous year for the recruitment and employment division.
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The Field Training Division, commonly known by the abbreviation FTD, falls under the General Operations Bureau within the Los Santos Police Department. The mission of the Field Training Division is to provide the best possible training for new Police Cadets that have just passed the Police Academy and police personnel from other agencies who avail themselves of our services.
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-Commanding Officer Eleanor Quinn wrote: The Field Training Division is responsible for the training of our academy graduates into Police Officers. We specialize in manual training as well as actively encouraging Police Cadets to think and act for themselves within written policy.
Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of working with now-retired Police Captain II Grace Hunter as my Assistant Commanding Officer, whose insight and efforts proved invaluable on many occasions. I would like to take the time to thank her for their dedication within the division and wish her all the best heading into the new year.
As for the division itself, not many sweeping changes were made. Changes to the program were few and far between, mostly as a result of policy changes or feedback from Field Training Officers. At the same time, the number of Police Cadets remained relatively low throughout the year, peaking at the end of the year with a whopping twenty-six!
I am excited for the upcoming year as we will be welcoming new members to the team alongside a sweeping update to the training program as well as the operation of the division.
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The Metropolitan Division, commonly known by the abbreviation METRO falls under the Special Operations Bureau within the Los Santos Police Department. METRO is tasked with numerous crime-fighting duties including property breaches, surveillance, providing counter-terrorism details, and attending high-risk barricaded situations such as a hostage situation. It, therefore, is one of the most specialized divisions the Los Santos Police Department has to offer. METRO consists of a few platoons, of which the D platoon is the most known. D Platoon is the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the Los Santos Police Department. D Platoon provides the Department with 24-hour coverage necessary for immediate response to barricaded suspects, shootouts, crisis and hostage negotiations, potential suicide-related situations, and other high-risk incidents.
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Commanding Officer Victor Einhart wrote: The Metropolitan Division is focused on high-risk situations that regular training does not prepare the average officer for. We spend a lot of time training for the most dangerous kinds of situations in order to properly respond when things take a turn for the worse.
METRO has diversified our tactics this year with many officers receiving additional training in sniper school, explosives, and the expansion of the K9 unit. We have also branched out into airborne tactics with the recent introduction of the Air Assault certification and Annihilator aircraft. Our continuing mission is to expand our tactics and we strive to cultivate excellence within all of our officers.
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The Firearms Licensing Division, commonly known by the abbreviation FLD, falls under the Administrative Services Bureau inside the Los Santos Police Department. The FLD is the entity that regulates the provision of firearms licenses for the populace of San Andreas. It is therefore the division that most civilians will encounter, especially if they are interested in obtaining such a license.
Licensing officers are the ever-diligent individuals behind the screen who are constantly reviewing the gargantuan amount of firearms licensing applications received by the LSPD. This team consists of officers who hold the rank of at least Police Officer II and who have shown to be the most proficient and accurate with paperwork out of the whole Department.
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Commanding Officer Jason Steel wrote: The goal of the firearm licensing division is to provide the ability for qualifying citizens to safely carry firearms within the state of Los Santos. Secondary to that goal, we hope to provide citizens with reviews, and ultimately licenses in a timely manner by eliminating any unwarranted bottlenecks in the process.
The Firearm Safety Course was an introduction meant to increase weapon safety and decrease (accidental) misuse of firearms during life-threatening situations through training; however, due to scheduling difficulties between the instructors and the applicants, it heavily hampered the speed of the attainment process, with no clear improvements to safety, therefore, it was removed.
Under my leadership, this division will continue to evaluate all of its policies based on merit, not tradition, and effect changes as needed.
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The Gang and Narcotics Division is a specialized division within the Detective Bureau and is responsible for disrupting, suppressing, and apprehending violent street gangs and the means by which they support their lifestyle within the state of San Andreas. The Gang and Narcotics Division houses the Major Enforcement Section and Gang Enforcement Detail, which is responsible for conducting surveillance of organizations or persons of interest as per the direction of the Officer-in-Charge. Lieutenant Eleanor Quinn is the Commanding Officer of this Division working side by side with his Assistant Commanding Officer Lieutenant Josh Durry.
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Commanding Officer Eleanor Quinn wrote: Throughout the past year, gangs have continued to play a rather central role in violent crime across San Andreas. There has been an uptick in the distribution and use of handguns, while in the same vain, automatic firearms have seen a marked decrease. The local manufacturing and distribution of narcotics remain a problem, one that is constantly in the purview of the division.
The Gang and Narcotics Division underwent quite a few changes in the past year. First, the leadership was handed off to, at the time, Police Captain III Jason Steel, who led the active fight against organized crime for a few months prior to passing the torch to me. We have further gone through multiple internal adjustments, ensuring an efficient operation of the division and continued service to the citizens of Los Santos.
Looking into the next year, the Gang and Narcotics Division will continue to implement innovative and resourceful initiatives against organized crime and gang violence. Efforts ranged from collaboration with other Law Enforcement and Judicial agencies to the continued use of sophisticated surveillance methods, data collection and analysis.
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The Training Division falls under the Administrative Services Bureau as part of the Los Santos Police Department. This division is dedicated to providing programs to Officers that allow them to both expand their introductory knowledge and advanced knowledge into a specific technique or field. The Training Division also helps with ongoing training, reviewing basic and advanced policing measures with dedicated classes in specific areas throughout the year. The Commanding Officer of this division is Police Officer III+1 Joseph Sanchez with Captain Jason Steel holding the position of Assistant Commanding Officer. Together they oversee everything from vehicle certifications to training courses.
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Commanding Officer Joseph Sanchez wrote: The Training Division has seen many changes this year. Since taking command of the division, I've worked to improve and modernize the internal documentation as well as the information available to all of our employees. We've opened up certifications for spike strips, breathalyzers, and updated our armory with new equipment to replace some of the old. The division continues to grow, and our ultimate goal is to create a smooth-running, efficient training program.
For 2023, we aim to continue the division's improvement and modernization by updating its documents, policies, and training sessions. We're continuing to work on improving the training of all employees.
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Department Statistics
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An important part of reflecting on the year that has passed is looking back at how our statistics have changed from month to month. For the sake of transparency, statistics about recruitment, training, reported arrests and impounds, as well as total employment numbers, are published at the end of every month in the Monthly Bulletin. Going through the numbers published each month reveals interesting information that will be analyzed below. But first, here are the total statistics for the entire year of 2022, as well as our current employment numbers.
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- Employee Adjustments
0213Promotions
06
035
0135
039
Demotions
Suspensions
Resignations
Terminations
Recruitment0325Total Applications
086
0161
077
017
025
0115
Accepted
Denied
Pending
Withdrawn
Number of Academies
New Cadets
Field Training Program0652Sessions Conducted
0403
059
066
Field Training Reports
Passed Cadets
Failed Cadets
Ride-Along Program0373Ride-Alongs Accepted
036
Ride-Along Reports
0
- Patrol Reports
010122Arrest
02387
06147
04271
0903
Impound
Impound Release
Traffic Stop
Use of Force
Internal Affairs0225Total Complaints
0113
043
041
019
046
Sustained
Not Resolved/Dismissed
Exonerated
Actions Could Be Different
No Misconduct
Recruitment is currently closed but will see another opening in the upcoming year with an estimate in mid-January, with this, the trend of spiking is likely to continue as candidates prepare for the eventual positional openings that will cause a sudden influx.
The statistics for field training sessions reflect the number of Cadets in key ways. With an increase in new Cadets, more Field Training Sessions (FTS) - those sessions required for a Cadet to pass the program - are conducted. However, a comparatively lower amount of Field Training Reports (FTR) is filed, as signified by the graph of FTRs going below that of FTSs. When there are fewer Cadets in the program this goes the other way, which is especially evident towards the end of the year with recruitment dropping off. This is the result of having a consistent amount of Field Training Officers available regardless of how many Cadets there are and the fact that Field Training Sessions are limited in number while Field Training Reports are not. The effect of this is that with the lower amount of Cadets accepted today, Field Training Officers are conducting more Field Training Reports to meet their quotas, giving each Cadet more attention and time in the field.
Internal Affairs
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The Internal Affairs Division is a division within the Los Santos Police Department that maintains officer accountability and is separate from all other Divisions. The Internal Affairs Division, or IAD, is run strictly under the Office of the Chief of Police to stay indifferent and neutral in their investigations. The Internal Affairs Division also acts as the investigative arm of the Chief of Police with respect to employee misconduct. All complaints are reviewed by the Internal Affairs Division to determine the appropriate investigative entity. The Internal Affairs Division is responsible for investigating the more serious complaints of misconduct and cases of official corruption. The Commanding Officer of the Internal Affairs Division is Deputy Chief Phillipe Sanchez. Recently, Police Captain Jaxon Nash has been appointed to the position of Assistant Commanding Officer. The Internal Affairs Division works closely with Chief of Police Alex Donnelly and complaints are compartmentalized directly under the Office of the Chief of Police to remain fair and unbiased.
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Commanding Officer Phillipe Sanchez wrote: The Internal Affairs Division has, for another year, proven extremely worthy in enforcing and upholding officer accountability, standards, and accuracy. This past year, we took the stance to prioritize the enforcement of harassment and bullying to ensure interactions with civilians in the state were respectful and professional as well as ensuring internal relationships were respectful amongst colleagues. This harsh stance has enabled the Internal Affairs Division to steer the mindset of many within the Department towards respect and appreciation for others and promote collaborative working.
This year, the Internal Affairs Division also saw the recruitment of Police Captain Jaxon Nash into the Command Team of the division. Since his appointment, efficiency and accuracy in conclusions has increased and he has been a tremendous help to alleviate some of the workload for me with the high intake of commendations and complaints we had during the summer.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that Internal Affairs is here for you no matter how big or small the complaint may seem - we are here for you to uphold the integrity and ensure you are respected as a citizen of this fine state per the constitution and penal code ((This counts for Out-Of-Character complaints also, IA is always happy to review poor faction member portrayal of an officer or low RP standards. Any rule-breaches should be reported via the ECRP forums)).
Thank you to all for another fantastic year, and I look forward to the year ahead.
The Internal Affairs Group of the Los Santos Police Department has received a total of 225 employee complaints, of which 113 were marked as Sustained upon completion meaning the reported employee committed all or part of the allegations of misconduct or poor service. 43 complaints were marked as Not Resolved and dismissed following a lack of information or evidence to continue the investigation. 41 complaints have been marked as Exonerated, indicating that the investigation had shown that the alleged acts did occur, but that they were fully justified, lawful, and proper. No complaints were Withdraw by complainants submitting their reports. 19 complaints were marked as Actions Could be Different, the investigation had shown that the alleged act(s) occurred and were justified, legal, and proper, but the employee could have performed to a higher standard during the reported incident. 46 complaints were marked as No Misconduct, for a total number of 130 complaints being ruled in the favor of the reported employee. Compared to the last year of total 317 employee complaints of which a total number of 112 complaints being ruled in the favor of the reported employee, we are proud to see the change IAD is making with reduced number of total complaints and increased number of the ones being ruled in the favor of the reported employee. Human errors in terms of charges and citations often happen and are corrected by the Internal Affairs Group, these incidents, for example, make up the percentage of complaint results outlined in these statistics and are ruled differently.
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Closing Message
- We would like to thank you for reading our review for 2022, as well as our past press releases, and public service announcements, and participating in the events we have hosted throughout the year. We have moved further once again this year as we await new hurdles in 2023 as we continue our tradition of improvement and service. The city of Los Santos will only be safer as time moves on.
I would like to thank the Staff Officers of our Department for assisting with the review, our divisional leaders for providing statements about their divisions and assisting in completing the release, and finally, our Media Relations Officers for their continued efforts throughout the year. The Media Relations Division team and the Los Santos Police Department wish everyone a happy New Year and a great 2023 with a lot of luck and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Lieutenant Tim Havlicek
Commanding Officer, Media Relations Division
Los Santos Police Department
