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Welcome to the San Andreas State Police!

Thank you for visiting the San Andreas State Police Web site!

Here on the World Wide Web, you have an opportunity to learn more about one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the nation. We hope this site will bring us even closer to those we serve. San Andreas State Troopers, dedicated men and women, are proud to serve the citizens of San Andreas as members of the Patrol. They work hard and strive for excellence in public safety and traffic safety. San Andreas State Troopers have been "Fidelis ad Mortem" - Faithful until Death, to the residents of the San Andreas and to its millions of yearly visitors. The men and women of the Patrol look forward to continuing this long-standing tradition year after year.

Thank you for your interest in the San Andreas State Police. We continually update our Web site with new information, so please visit us often.

Mission & Goals

Our Mission

he San Andreas State Police is devoted to improving quality of life through spirited and dedicated service. We pledge to be responsive to concerns of citizens and public safety partners. We will do this by providing professional law enforcement services and share resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We believe in treating all persons with courtesy and respect. The preservation of individual dignity and constitutional rights is paramount in performing our duties. Protecting the rights of co-workers and providing a safe, secure working environment are of equal importance. We are committed to providing protection of life and property through active enforcement of traffic, criminal, and other laws of the State of San Andreas, and by supporting homeland security initiatives. We recognize our responsibility to uphold and enforce this authority in a competent, fair, and honest manner.

Our Goals

Consistent with the Patrol's mission and principle function, we will strive to attain the following goals:

To reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes through the enforcement of impaired driving and occupant protection laws.
The Patrol will promote the use of child restraints and safety belts through aggressive enforcement and educational programs.
The Patrol will deter motorists from driving impaired and will arrest impaired drivers through proven DUI countermeasures, such as selective enforcement efforts and sobriety check lanes.
To vigorously pursue, apprehend, and prosecute those who utilize San Andreas highways for criminal activities.
To improve the quality of our service and enforcement activities by developing programs and incorporating technologies that enhance public safety.
To enhance public relations through local community involvement in schools, civic organizations, and businesses.

Field Operations & Divisions

San Andreas State Police currently has five unique divisions which specialize in their particular fields.

1.) Traffic Division

2.) Canine Division

3.) Special Investigations Division

4.) Special Operations Division

5.) Air Support Division

Traffic Division

The traffic division are known as State Troopers formerly known as highway patrol is the single largest law enforcement entity throughout the state. State Troopers enforce not only traffic regulations on the interstate connecting Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas, but can also assist local municipal units throughout the state. The second division are those Troopers who are qualified K9 operators.

Canine Division

an Andreas State Police K9 units support field and detective operations in the search of outstanding felony suspects, misdemeanor suspects armed with a firearm, lost and missing persons, and evidence. K-9 teams respond to assist field and detective operations on a state-wide basis, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. K-9 teams also assist with emergency calls for service including "officer needs help", "assistance" or "back-up".

Special Investigations Division

San Andreas State Police Special Investigation Unit is composed of detectives from a wide range of specializations: commercial crimes, narcotics, robbery/homicide, technology crimes, vice, and many more. Typical duties include collecting evidence among other related investigation tasks.

Special Operations Division

The San Andreas State Police - SRT was established to counter the exacerbating threats posed to the men, women and children of San Andreas. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) now frequently encounter high risk scenarios such as barricaded suspects, high-risk warrants, hostage situations, active shooters, and many other potentially lethal situations that typical duty officers are not sufficiently equipped or trained to deal with. In the pursuit to minimize the lost of life, the San Andreas S.R.T. Unit was formed. The unit has rigorous selection standards pulling operators that have related special operations background and experience in either military or law enforcement. An officer looking to join the unit must first be recommended by their patrol supervisors, take a series of difficult examinations testing the proficiency and tactical skills sets beyond marksmanship & CQC. Logistically, there are currently four separate units composed of 16 active duty SWAT officers, with approximately 10 in reserve for each of these units. Three SRT units are located in Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas, whereas the original and last SRT unit is dispersed among the State Troopers that perform double duties as both patrol and SWAT officers.

San Andreas State Police EHAZMAT is a full time squad dedicated to responding to dangerous scenarios standard duty officers are not trained to deal with. EHAZMAT not only specialized in explosives but are trained to deal with NBC (Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical) agents. The unit trains constantly and has state-of-the-art facilities, and equipment which facilitate such training.

Air Support Division

To assist squad cars and officers on the ground, SASP air asset is a tremendous force multiplier. SASP air unit provides a valuable resource in high-speed pursuits, low-light operations, and other special operation tasks. The SASP air unit is also used as an alternate insertion method by the San Andreas State Police S.R.T. Unit, a specialized response team used for high risk warrants, barricaded suspects, active-shooter, hostage taker, and other high risk scenarios.

Chain of Command & Rank

The San Andreas State Police is a paramilitary organization with a rank structure modeled after the United States military. Below you will see the insignia that correspond with each sworn (non-civilian) rank, as well as a brief description of the common duties and responsibilities associated with each rank.



Superintendent

The Superintendent of the San Andreas State Police holds the rank of Colonel. Within State government, the Superintendent is the Secretary of the Department of State Police and a member of the Governor's Cabinet. The Superintendent is responsible for all facets of the San Andreas State Police and he is the ultimate authority within the Agency. The Superintendent is appointed by the Governor and must be confirmed by the San Andreas Senate.



Lieutenant Colonel

Three members of the San Andreas State Police hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Each Lieutenant Colonel oversees one of the three bureaus within the State Police and is responsible for all aspects of that bureau's operation. Lieutenant Colonels are appointed by the Superintendent.



Major

Majors in the State Police are responsible for supervising a command within the State Police (such as the Logistics Command of the Support Services Bureau or one of the three commands within the Field Operations Bureau). Majors are appointed by the Superintendent.



Captain.

The specific responsibilities of a Captain vary depending upon where they are assigned within the Agency. For example, a Captain may be a Troop Commander in the Field Operations Bureau or a Division Commander in one of the other Bureaus. To achieve the rank of Captain, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Lieutenants

Similar to a Captain, Lieutenants have responsibilities that vary depending upon their particular assignment. A Lieutenant is the Commander of each barrack. Other Lieutenants may command a Unit (such as the Recruitment & Selection Unit). Those holding the rank of Lieutenant or above are considered "Commissioned Officers". To achieve the rank of Lieutenant, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Sergeant Major

After more than 30 years, the position of Sergeant Major returned to the San Andreas State Police in 2005. The Sergeant Major is responsible for ensuring a clear channel of communication from the Troopers on the road to the Secretary of the Department. There is only one Sergeant Major in the Department of State Police who is designated by the Superintendent.



First Sergeants

First Sergeants are assistant barrack commanders at each of the twenty three barracks or may perform administrative functions in other areas of the Agency. Most notably, the designated "Academy First Sergeant" is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all Trooper Candidates during their time in the State Police Academy. To achieve the rank of First Sergeant, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Detective Sergeants

Detective Sergeants are generally in charge of all criminal investigations at a barrack or they may be assigned to other investigative functions within the Agency. Detective Sergeants typically have a number of investigators for whom they are responsible. Although there is an insignia to designate a Detective Sergeant, it is most often a plain clothes assignment. To achieve the rank of Detective Sergeant, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Sergeant

Most people encounter a Sergeant when they visit a barrack. Every Barrack has a duty officer, usually a Sergeant, who is responsible for overseeing the entire shift as they perform their duties. In addition to supervising the entire shift, they answer questions from citizens and assist the barrack administrators as necessary. To achieve the rank of Sergeant, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Corporal

Corporals are the first-line supervisors in the San Andreas State Police. They are usually assigned as road supervisors within barracks. In the absence of a Sergeant, they will often act as the duty officer. Corporals at barracks remain active responding to calls for service and taking enforcement action as necessary. Corporal is the first rank that requires a testing process for promotion. To achieve the rank of Corporal, one must complete the promotional process and score high enough to be selected for promotion.



Trooper First Class (TFC)

Those who hold the rank of Trooper First Class (TFC) have duties and responsibilities that are generally the same as a Trooper. Within the San Andreas State Police, all Troopers who complete three years of satisfatory or exceptional service receive a promotion to the rank of TFC.



Troopers

Troopers generally have the greatest amount of contact with the public of any rank. When a citizen calls for assistance, it is usually a Trooper who initially responds to assist them. Troopers are on the front lines handling accidents, burglaries, domestic disturbances and other calls for service. They also have the primary responsibility for enforcing traffic and criminal laws while on patrol. There is no insignia to signify a Trooper. Since they have no insignia sewn on their shirts, they are known as "Slick Sleeves" among their fellow Troopers.


San Andreas Patrol Beats & Troops

The following map modification is from ERP, uploaded by. Lt.Caine, is used to help direct and coordinate multijurisdictional calls and operations.

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