Eclipse Government

Posted: **10 Sep 2023, 11:18**

Los Santos Police Department
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step in the process? Visit the online application portal, follow the instructions provided in the hiring status and instructions post, and fill out the online application.

Is there an easier way to fill in the form? Yes, a website was designed to make the submission of LSPD-related forms, including recruitment, easier and more efficient for the public. You can find that website here.

What does it mean to have a background befitting to become a police officer? The Los Santos Police Department is looking for individuals who demonstrate positive personal and professional growth and consistent adherence to the law.

If I have too many tickets or a minor misdemeanor, will I have trouble becoming a police officer? It is to be determined on a case-by-case basis, and it depends on how many and how recently the tickets were issued. The reason for the ticket is also taken into consideration. Misdemeanors are further reviewed and handled based on the type of misdemeanor and the reason.

What is the uniform policy? You are required to wear the standard-duty uniform unless you are a Detective or otherwise permitted to conduct your duties without wearing the uniform.

Do I get paid while in the police academy? Yes. You start earning salary from your first day at the academy.

Can I work a second job while employed with the LSPD? The Los Santos Police Department does not permit its employees to seek second employment with another law enforcement agency, such as the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department, while employed by the Police Department. Employees are further disallowed from being employed in a different full-time position with the San Andreas State Government or positions that may be cause for a conflict of interest, this includes positions with the San Andreas State Government (dependent on position), and the San Andreas Judicial Branch.

What is the LSPD's policy on tattoos? Will my tattoos affect my ability to become an officer? It fully depends on the nature of the tattoos. Candidates with tattoos are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prospective applicants, however, must not have any tattoos that may be considered as offensive symbols, logos, or quotes. The tattoo(s) of an applicant shall further be in a presentable location such as their arms, legs, or torso, not in an inappropriate location such as their face.

(( As the LSPD aims to portray the LAPD, realistically, officers would be expected to cover up visible tattoos such as on the arms, for example, by wearing a long-sleeve uniform. Since the server does not allow you to remove tattoos, that is not something we enforce. ))

What training programs does the LSPD offer? Supervisor Training Program (STP): Responsible for providing the training of all eligible Police Officers and Detectives as Police Supervisors which includes field and administrative training.

Detective Services Group (DSG): Responsible for providing training to Police Officers in investigation support, forensic services, and detective operations.

Advanced Training Division (ATD): Responsible for providing advanced training to Police Officers beyond the Police Academy and the Field Training Program.

Field Training Division (FTD): Responsible for providing training to Police Cadets within the Field Training Program.

Basic Training Division (BTD): Responsible for running the Los Santos Police Academy for new students.

What are the major investigative divisions within the LSPD? Internal Affairs Division (IAD): Responsible for investigating police misconduct.

Legal Affairs Division (LAD): Responsible for managing legal matters and works with prosecutors.

Major Crimes Division (MCD): Responsible for handling serious crimes such as homicides, robberies, and vice-related cases.

Gang and Narcotics Division (GND): Responsible for targeting gang activity and drug-related offenses.

What patrol divisions operate within the LSPD? Mission Row Patrol Division (MRPD): Primarily covers major urban areas including Downtown and Vinewood but is not restricted to these locations.

Rockford Hills Patrol Division (RHPD): Primarily covers Rockford Hills, Vespucci, and surrounding areas but is not restricted to these locations.

What specialized divisions exist in the LSPD? Metropolitan Division (MD): Responsible for handling high-risk situations, SWAT, and K9 operations.

Air Support Division (ASD): Responsible for providing aerial support for law enforcement operations.

Traffic Enforcement Division (TED): Responsible for enforcing traffic laws, conducting checkpoints, and investigating collisions.

What administrative divisions exist in the LSPD? Firearms Licensing Division (FLD): Responsible for managing civilian firearm licensing.

Media Relations Division (MRD): Responsible for handling public relations and media interactions.

Recruitment and Employment Division (RED): Responsible for overseeing recruitment and hiring processes.

(( What are the LSPD's activity requirements? How much time am I expected to spend on duty? )) We currently enforce a requirement of 2.5 hours minimum per week spent on duty.

(( What is the LSPD's corruption policy? Can I roleplay a corrupt officer? )) Corruption roleplay is permitted, but only with permission. Members of the LSPD faction interested in partaking in roleplay involving police corruption must obtain permission from the Chief of Police. Corruption permission has been established as a policy to ensure an adequate ratio of regular officers to corrupt officers. Permission requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Generally speaking, there are different tiers to corruption that members may be approved for. Members may apply for low-tiered corruption such as but not limited to cutting corners on paperwork, intentionally disregarding certain policies, engaging in workplace hazing, or holding personal grudges and bias. There is also "serious" or high-tier corruption, which would include matters such as substance abuse, ignoring some criminal offenses, or even committing crimes.

If you are approved to do low-tier corruption roleplay and you wish to escalate, that must be further approved by the Chief of Police. Corruption permissions are only given if it makes sense for the requesting character to partake in such actions, eg. through a provided backstory.

(( Can I join the LSPD without a microphone, or as a text-only roleplayer? )) Yes, to an extent. VOIP usage is an important factor of the LSPD, especially as the server is primarily VOIP-based. For example, real-time "tactical" situations are facilitated through VOIP communication for ease. To that end, we require players to have a microphone. That said, from 2024, we have introduced requestable exceptions for players with speech impediments or other potential disabilities that would affect their ability to join the faction.

Players who, for such reasons, are unable to communicate via microphone may request permission to join the faction irrespective of the microphone requirement from the Chief of Police. They should, however, understand that while we try to accommodate, possible restrictions (such as voice-heavy divisions or supervisory roles) may be imposed at the discretion of division command, and that they may face difficulties in fast-paced incidents such as vehicle pursuits, hectic scenes, and when interacting with players who do not pay much attention to text chat.

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