The Mission of the San Andreas Highway Patrol Division is to Protect the Public of the State of San Andreas through thorough investigations of criminal activity.

1.2 Rank Structure

Detective Captain
Detective Lieutenant
Detective Operations Sergeant
Detective Desk Sergeants
Detective Corporal
Detective/Auxiliary Detective
Detective Trainee

1.3 Desk Structure

Investigations within the San Andreas Highway Patrol Detectives Division are split into Desks, which handle crimes of all manners.

Homicide-Robbery Desk

The Homicide Desk investigates all crimes relating to Homicides and Robberies including, but not limited to:

Homicide
Serial Killers
Home Robberies
Business Robberies

Gang Desk

The Gang Desk investigates all crimes relating to Gangs and other Organized Crime Organizations, but not limited to:

Gang related Homicides
Gang related Robberies

Vice Desk

The Vice Desk investigates all crimes relating to Vice Crimes, but not limited to:

Narcotics Manufacturing
Narcotics Distribution
Narcotics Trafficking
Illegal Gambling Rings

Major Crimes Desk

The Major Crimes Desk investigates all crimes that relate to major incidents that include, but are not limited to:

Bank Robberies
Terrorism
Assassination Attempts

1.4 Jurisdiction

The Detectives Bureau has investigative jurisdiction over the entire state of San Andreas and the territorial waters of San Andreas. This allows Detectives of the San Andreas Highway Patrol to investigate any crimes within the State and to assist other Law Enforcement Agencies in their investigations.

1.5 Patrolling as a Detective

Detectives of the San Andreas Highway Patrol are able to freely patrol around the State of San Andreas as they carry out their duties. However, there are some restrictions placed upon Detectives as they Patrol:

Calls and Detective Requests:

Detectives are to focus on calls that are investigatory in nature or requests for Detectives by Patrol units.
Detectives may only respond to investigatory calls, in an investigative capacity, if they are actively patrolling as a Detective.

Priorities:

Detectives are allowed to assist Patrol Units in Priorities, however, Detectives are to act in a Supporting Role only and must follow the orders of whoever is Scene Commander.

Traffic Stops:

Detectives are not to conduct Traffic Stops unless the vehicle in question is involved in their investigation.
Should Detectives see a vehicle breaking traffic laws they are to advise Patrol Units of the vehicle so that they may conduct the traffic stop.

Pursuits:

Detectives may engage in pursuits.

Detectives may pursue fleeing vehicles, as deemed necessary, should the fleeing vehicle be involved in their investigation.
Should the vehicle not be involved in an active investigation Detectives are to act solely in an assisting role, not take primary, and are not to impede Patrol Units in the Pursuit. This should only be used if there are only a few marked units in state, and they need your assistance.

If units are requested to break off from the pursuit you will be the first to break off from the pursuit.

1.6 Outfit Standards

Detectives may vary their outfits, based on their current investigation. However, Detectives will at all times maintain a professional appearance while active as a Detective. All outfits will not bring discredit upon Detectives of the San Andreas Highway Patrol.

Detectives shall, at all times, have a badge or other markings identifying them as Law Enforcement.
Detectives that are conducting investigations such as Homicides, Robberies, Kidnappings, etc. shall wear attire akin to a business setting:

Suit and Tie
Button Down and dress pants

Detectives conducting Counter-Gang or Counter-Narcotics Operations may wear informal clothing and more tactical clothing:

Drop Leg Holsters
Plate Carriers/Vests
Tactical Pants/Jeans

Detectives conducting undercover operations shall wear whatever outfit is deemed necessary and are not required to have a badge visible.

1.7 Detective Equipment

Detectives have various pieces of equipment in which to assist in the carrying out of their duties.

Equipment on Person:

Service Pistol (Combat Pistol/Glock 17/STI DVC 2011)
Backup Pistol (SNS Pistol/SNS Pistol Mk. 2)
Radio with Panic Button
Body Cam

Equipment in Vehicle:

AR-15 Patrol Rifle (Carbine Rifle - Flashlight, Scope, Grip)
Remington 870 Shotgun (Pump Shotgun - Flashlight)
Police-Line Tape (i.e. Police Barriers)

Used to block access to a scene to maintain Scene Security.

Crime Scene Evidence Collection Kit

Fingerprint Dusting Kit

Equipment used to lift fingerprints from the scene of a crime.

5x DNA Evidence Collection Kits

A collection kit that consists of a test tube and cotton swabs to collect DNA Evidence such as saliva and blood samples.

20x Evidence Bags

Bags used to secure crime scene evidence to ensure evidence is preserved.

Used for evidence that does not require a DNA Collection kit, but requires extra care to preserve the evidence.

Ruler and Measurement Gear

Equipment used to collect measurements of evidence located on a crime scene such as footprints and other evidence that require measurements.

Footprint Mold Kit

Kit used to take a mold of a footprint left by a suspect at the scene of a crime.

Gunshot Residue Kit

Kit used to test a person or object for residue left behind from firing a firearm.

Drug Testing Kit

Kit used to test narcotics and determine the type of narcotic discovered.

Fingerprint Scanner

A scanner, which identifies an individual by their fingerprint.

Car Radio
MDT

1.8 Vehicle Standards

Vehicles for use by Detectives are listed in the Department Motorpool under the “Detective Division'' Tab. Detectives, while conducting their duties as a Detective, are only to operate vehicles within the Detective Division of the Department Motorpool.

While Patrolling as a Detective their vehicles will be:

Unmarked at all times.

Detectives shall not operate any vehicle with a Law Enforcement livery.

The only lights installed on Detective vehicles are Dash Lights, Visor Lights, Siderunner Lights, Grill Lights, etc.

No light bars will be on any Detective Vehicle.

Detective vehicles are not to have any Push Bars on their vehicle.

This does not prevent you from conducting TVIs while in pursuit conditions.

Detective vehicles will not have spotlights installed on their vehicle.
Detective Vehicle plates shall be formatted with the vehicle’s respective Motorpool number, “DD,” and “HP,” (i.e. Your vehicle Motorpool number is 161 your plate may be formatted as H1P6D1D).
Vehicle colors can be one of the following (Numbers are from V menu): Cabernet Red (20), Dark Blue (32), Blue (34), Galaxy Blue (31), Very Dark Blue (74), Frost White (65), Black, Silver/Frost Silver, any steel color (as long as it's a gray base). No metallic or secondary paint jobs.

1.9 Activity Requirements

Detective Activity is gauged and monitored via submitted case files. Detectives are required to submit one case file every 60 Days to meet Activity Requirements.

Failure to submit a Case File in the 60 Day Period will result in a Letter of Warning.

Detectives who receive a Letter of Warning for Activity will have 10 Days to submit a Case File or risk removal.

Section 2: Investigations

2.1 Cases and Case Files

Case and Case Files are the bread and butter of Detectives and should be handled with upmost care. Should your case go to trial your Case File will be the primary source of all collected evidence throughout your investigation.

Cases shall be submitted should the Lead Detective find sufficient evidence for a Case File.
Case Files shall be detailed.

Case Files that fail to meet the standards expected of the San Andreas Highway Detectives Division will be sent back for a rewrite.

Case Files may only be shared at the discretion of the Lead Detective.

Detectives that share another Detective’s Case File will face Disciplinary Action.

No Detective can take a Case From another Detective regardless of rank.

The first arriving Detective on the scene shall be the Lead Detective unless the first arriving Detective chooses to hand the case off to another Detective.
Detectives are expected to cooperate on cases that match previous cases.

2.2 Warrants

Warrants are the most important milestone of a Detectives work and are what all Detectives should strive for before then going to Court. Search Warrants and Arrest Warrants are subject to the following:

When a Detective collects sufficient evidence to meet the probable cause for a Warrant a Detective shall submit a Warrant for approval by a Judge.
All Warrants submitted by San Andreas Highway Patrol Detectives will meet any criteria necessary for a Warrant approval.
A Detective may submit a Warrant to a Detective Sergeant and above for review if they feel that is necessary.

2.3 Interrogations and Interviews

Detectives will have to conduct Interrogations and Interviews and are expected to conduct interviews in accordance with the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Any individual under arrest and being interrogated in an effort to obtain an incriminating statement shall be advised of their Miranda Rights.
Individuals being interviewed do not need to be advised of their Miranda Rights.

If you believe that you may ask them an incriminating question you may advise them of their Miranda Rights.

All Interrogations and Interviews will be recorded in some manner.

The Detective conducting the Interrogation or Interview may choose how they record the Interrogation or Interview.

2.4 Arrests and Warrant Executions

Arrests and Warrant Executions are some of the most dangerous actions that a Detective can undertake while carrying out their duties.

Detectives should coordinate with Patrol Units and SWAT for the execution of Arrests and Warrants of dangerous individuals.
Detectives will cooperate with Federal Law Enforcement Agencies if needed.

2.5 Court Appearances

Criminal Trials are the culmination of a Detective’s work and should be handled carefully to ensure the conviction of the suspect(s) of their case.

Detectives shall appear in court in business attire.
Detectives shall arrive at court at least 15 Minutes prior to the beginning of the trial session.
Detectives shall advise Detective Sergeant or above of their Court Date and the corresponding case.
Detectives shall be professional at all times during the trial proceedings.

Section 3: Undercover Operations

3.1 Conducting Undercover Operations

Detectives may eventually come across a situation where they must go undercover for various reasons. Going undercover is an extremely dangerous task that all Detectives should exercise with extreme caution. All undercover or sting operations require the approval of a Det. Sgt.

Detectives undercover are not required to have a badge on their person and may wear whatever is necessary to conduct the undercover operation.
Detectives undercover shall have a firearm on them for self-defense.
Detectives undercover are not allowed to commit any crime.

Committing a crime while undercover will lead to criminal charges against the Detective.

Should a Detective conducting Undercover Operations encounter Law Enforcement they are to cooperate with the Law Enforcement Officer.

Detectives, if possible, are to request a Highway Patrol Detective Sergeant or above in the event, they are taken into Law Enforcement custody.

If no Detective Supervisors are available Detectives shall request a Highway Patrol Supervisor.

Failure to obey a Law Enforcement Officer’s lawful orders will result in disciplinary action.

3.2 Undercover Vehicles

Detectives conducting Undercover Operations may need to utilize vehicles that will not identify them as Law Enforcement. To do this several vehicles have been procured for these operations.

All Detectives may utilize these vehicles for undercover operations.
Detectives must receive authorization from a Detective Sergeant or above to use these vehicles.
No other vehicle other than the listed Undercover vehicles will be used for undercover operations.
Use of these vehicles is a privilege and abuse of these vehicles will result in the loss of their use and disciplinary action up to and including termination from the division. Detective Supervisors who authorize the use of these vehicles are ultimately responsible for how they’re used. Be clear with the requester about what you expect.
Detectives that utilize Undercover vehicles are to log their use.
Available Undercover Vehicles:

Gold Lincoln Town Car, Plate: BJL 7100

Spawn Code: towncar98

Gray GMC Yukon Denali: KMX 9824

Spawn Code: 21yuk

Gray Ram 2500: RG2 4616

Spawn Code: ram2500 + ram2500_2

Cabernet Red Dodge Challenger: HLT 6496

Spawn Code: 16challenger

Gray Dodge Charger: 9DN 5776

Spawn Code: 16charger

Section 4: Identifying as Law Enforcement

4.1 Identifying to Law Enforcement

Detectives shall identify themselves when requested by another Law Enforcement Officer.
Detectives do not need to identify themselves as Law Enforcement while conducting undercover operations and if doing so will blow the Detective’s cover.

4.2 Identifying to Civilians

Detectives shall identify themselves as Law Enforcement when requested by a civilian when conducting official duties as a Detective.
Detectives are not required to identify themselves as Law Enforcement when conducting Surveillance Operations.
Detectives are not required to identify themselves as Law Enforcement while conducting Undercover Operations.

Section 5: Training

5.1 Training Requirements

In order to ensure the Detectives of the San Andreas Highway Patrol are capable Detectives all Detective Trainees will undergo training to ensure they understand the basics of being a Detective.

All Detective Trainees will have to complete Training before being able to patrol as a Detective.

There are no exceptions.

Detective Sergeants and above are responsible for training Detective Trainees and ensuring they can investigate scenes.
The Detective conducting the Training can determine whether the Trainee is ready to patrol as a Detective or if they need a re-training.

5.2 Training Structure

Training sessions will comprise several aspects to ensure that Trainees will be ready to patrol as a Detective.

Basic Investigative Training

Scene Investigation
Suspect Apprehension Dilema
Interrogation
Mock Case File

Investigative Training Sessions will be of simple Homicide or Robbery scenes and not of complex major incidents such as:

Multiple Homicide
Serial Killer/Arsonist
Kidnappings

5.3 Training Timeline

Detective Trainees are not allowed to remain in Detectives solely as a Trainee and may be removed.

Trainees must complete their Training within 45 Days of joining the Detectives Division.
Should a Trainee not finish their training within 30 Days they will receive a letter warning them that they have 15 Days before risking removal.
Trainees may be granted an extension on a case-by-case basis.

Extensions will be approved by either the Detective Commander or Detective Deputy Commander.

Section 6: Rank Responsibilities

6.1 Detective Captain

The Detective Captain is the overall commander of the Detectives Division. The Commander makes the final decisions for the success of the Detectives Division and is responsible for the overall operation of the Division, Budgetary decisions, Training approval, Promotion approval, and Applicant approval. All responsibility starts and ends with the Detective Commander.

6.2 Detective Lueitenant

The Detective Lieutenant is the second in command for the Detectives Division and has the same authority as the Detective Commander. The Deputy Commander is responsible for the Training plans and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Detectives Division.

6.3 Detective Operations Sergeant

The Detective Operations Sergeant is the Lead Supervisor of the Detective Bureau and a part of the Command Triad. They ensure that the day-to-day operations of Detectives are carried out appropriately, and assist any Detectives with any issue that may arise.

6.4 Detective Desk Sergeant

Desk Sergeants are Senior Supervisors of the Detectives Bureau and are the subject matter experts of their respective Desk. Desk Sergeants are the primary point of contact for issues relating to their desk and are the primary supervisor for approving case files regarding cases in their subject responsibility.

6.5 Detective Corporal

Detective Corporals are the Supervisors of the Detectives Bureau. They are responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the Detectives Bureau. Detective Corporals may review Case files at the permission of Desk Sergeants, may assist in Detective Training, and carry out Disciplinary Action for the Bureau.

6.6 Detective/Auxiliary Detective

Detectives are the primary arm of the Detectives Bureau. Detectives patrol, respond to investigative calls/requests, establish case files, file warrants, and ensure convictions of dangerous individuals.

6.7 Detective Trainee

Detective Trainees are focused on completing their training to then promote to Detective and begin patrolling as a Detective.

Section 7: Disciplinary Actions

THIS SECTION SOLELY APPLIES TO THE DETECTIVES BUREAU AND DOES NOT AFFECT ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF DETECTIVES

7.1 Discipline Standards

At all times Detectives of the San Andreas Highway Patrol, while in the performance of their duties, are expected to operate in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Detectives Division.

All Detectives of all ranks are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with these standards.
No Detective, of any rank, is exempt from these standards.

7.2 Disciplinary Investigations

Any breaks and violations of the Detectives Division Standard Operating Procedures will result in an investigation to find whether the alleged offense occurred or if it was even a violation of the SOPs.

All investigations will occur within One Week of the reported violation.

7.3 Investigation and Disciplinary Board

Following the receipt of an alleged SOP violation an investigation will be launched. Following the investigation, a Disciplinary Board will be held where evidence will be presented and a determination will be made in regard to the alleged violation.

All disciplinary related investigations will be handled by a Detective Sergeant or above.
All investigating parties will be impartial at all times and only make a determination based on all evidence provided.

If an investigating party is found to have given a biased investigation or ignored evidence there will be a mandatory two week suspension from Detectives.
Further instances of biased investigations will result in reduction of rank or up to removal from Detectives.

Should an investigating party believe they may be biased they are to request another investigating party to handle the investigation.

7.4 Rights of the Accused

All Detectives that are alleged to have violated the Standard Operating Procedures are afforded numerous rights during the course of a Disciplinary Investigation.

The right to a formal disciplinary board of your peers.

Senior Detectives and below may sit in, but will not be the issuing party for punishments.

The right to submit your own evidence for the investigation.
The right to submit a written or oral statement in regard to the incident.
The right to appeal the decision made.

This will result in another disciplinary board in which the Detective Commander and Detective Deputy Commander.

This board is final and cannot be appealed.

The right to request a different investigating party.

Should it be discovered that a Detective requests another investigating party in an effort to have an investigative party that has a bias in their favor will result in a mandatory one week suspension from Detectives along with the other punishments issued.

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Basic Rules and Regulations of the Highway Patrol Detectives Division

Section 2: Investigations

Section 3: Undercover Operations

Section 4: Identifying as Law Enforcement

Section 5: Training

Section 6: Rank Responsibilities

Section 7: Disciplinary Action

Section 1: Basic Rules and Regulations

1.1 Mission Statement of the Detectives Division

1.2 Rank Structure

1.3 Desk Structure

1.4 Jurisdiction

1.5 Patrolling as a Detective

1.6 Outfit Standards

1.7 Detective Equipment

1.8 Vehicle Standards

1.9 Activity Requirements

Section 2: Investigations

2.1 Cases and Case Files

2.2 Warrants

2.3 Interrogations and Interviews

2.4 Arrests and Warrant Executions

2.5 Court Appearances

Section 3: Undercover Operations

3.1 Conducting Undercover Operations

3.2 Undercover Vehicles

Section 4: Identifying as Law Enforcement

4.1 Identifying to Law Enforcement

4.2 Identifying to Civilians

Section 5: Training

5.1 Training Requirements

5.2 Training Structure

5.3 Training Timeline

Section 6: Rank Responsibilities

6.1 Detective Captain

6.2 Detective Lueitenant

6.3 Detective Operations Sergeant

6.4 Detective Desk Sergeant

6.5 Detective Corporal

6.6 Detective/Auxiliary Detective

6.7 Detective Trainee

Section 7: Disciplinary Actions

7.1 Discipline Standards

7.2 Disciplinary Investigations

7.3 Investigation and Disciplinary Board

7.4 Rights of the Accused