Powers and Definitions of Law Enforcement Officers

Powers and Definitions of Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs)

Introduction:

The purpose of this legislation is to establish powers, responsibilities, and jurisdictions of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD), and San Andreas State Marshals (SASM). This also provides an ultimate authority with clear outlined jurisdictions for LEOs to patrol and enforce the law.

Constitutional Justification:

The Right to Dignity ensures that all citizens are treated with respect and equality under the law, which is upheld through the enforcement of the law. The Right to a Fair Trial and Due Process affords the citizens that all actions taken by LEOs adhere to legal standards and protect citizens’ rights. Furthermore, the Right to Health and Protection of others necessitates the need for a creation of law enforcement agencies to safeguard the public health, safety, and property of the citizens.

Details:

Definitions

Law Enforcement Officer – A sworn officer of the law that is a part of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the Los Santos Police Department, and the San Andreas State Marshals.

Granted Powers

Law Enforcement Officers shall enforce all state-wide and local laws, issue citations, and provide investigative duties within their jurisdictions while utilizing appropriate force. As such, Law Enforcement Officers have the authority to utilize appropriate force to protect the citizens of San Andreas, themselves, and others.

Jurisdictions

San Andreas State Marshals

• The ultimate law enforcement authority in the State of San Andreas

Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

• The primary law enforcement authority in Blaine County

Los Santos Police Department

• The primary law enforcement authority in Los Santos

Sub-Authorities

Sub-Authority in the State of San Andreas

• SASM have full jursidiction and authority over the territory of the State of San Andreas. They have ultimate authority over all Law Enforcement Agencies in matters of conflict or overlapping jurisdiction. BCSO and LSPD may patrol and enforce the laws of the State of San Andreas in State jurisdiction.

Sub-Authority in Los Santos:

• BCSO may patrol and enforce the laws of Los Santos as a sub-authority to LSPD. The BCSO must defer to LSPD officers in matters of conflict or overlapping jurisdiction

Sub-Authority in Blaine County:

• LSPD may patrol and enforce the laws of Blaine County as a sub-authority to BCSO. The LSPD must defer to BCSO deputies in matters of conflict and overlapping jurisdiction

If a crime originates in one jurisdiction and continues into another while police are actively involved, jurisdictional authority will not automatically transfer.

All laws set by the respective county’s legislation must be followed regardless of department, depending on where the crime occurred.​

Implementation

Effective Immediately

Signed

𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖊 𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 𝕭𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖊𝖞, 𝖘𝖎𝖌𝖓𝖊𝖉 07/10/2024

𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖊 𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖞 𝕬𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖑, 𝖘𝖎𝖌𝖓𝖊𝖉 08/03/2024

Amended 08/08/2024

Amended by 𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖊 𝕬𝖉𝖊𝖑𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖙 2024-10-18