Los Santos County Sheriff's Department

[Osborn]

The Los Santos County Sheriff's Department was established in July 2019 in response to a growing demand for a second law enforcement faction. It was founded by John Norman and Samuel Osborn, along with a hand-picked team that included John Wallace (Flow), Harry Payne (Redhot), Robert Reynolds (Serthon), James Jurrick (Lewis), and others. Together, they laid the foundation for what the Sheriff's Department is today. While the faction initially focused on basic police services roleplay, it has steadily evolved over time. The structure has been reshaped to support more diverse and engaging roleplay opportunities. In April 2020, the Detention and Parole Bureau was introduced to provide unique experiences for deputies, civilians, and criminal characters. Most recently, in January 2022, the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau was launched, bringing detective-based roleplay into the faction.. Although the LSSD takes primary inspiration from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, we have drawn ideas from a wide range of law enforcement agencies across the United States. Today, most of our changes are shaped by the server’s in-character environment. As a faction, the LSSD strives to maintain realism while ensuring the experience remains fun. This balance has led to strong camaraderie among members, creating a welcoming environment for newcomers. While deputies may be yelled at in character by supervisors from time to time, it's often something we laugh about together while talking in Discord or on TeamSpeak. We all understand we're playing a role, and we help new members embrace that mindset. This thread is here to introduce you to our faction, its leadership, and the services we provide. We also encourage you to visit the Government Website, explore our News Release section, and check out the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department group on LifeInvader, where we share much of our roleplay through press releases, newsletters, and more.

 

SHERIFF Bobby Kirk	UNDERSHERIFF John Wallace Head of Administration	UNDERSHERIFF Harry Payne Head of Operations	ASSISTANT SHERIFF Steve Smyth Patrol Operations
ASSISTANT SHERIFF Jon McCornish Countywide Operations	ASSISTANT SHERIFF Oscar Black Sheriff's Investigation Bureau	ASSISTANT SHERIFF Ian Walter Administrative Operations	ASSISTANT SHERIFF Tyrone Balakay Office of the Sheriff

 

SHERIFF JOHN NORMAN 12/JUL/2019 -> 20/AUG/2019	SHERIFF SAMUEL OSBORN 20/AUG/2019 -> 24/NOV/2019	SHERIFF JOHN WALLACE 24/NOV/2019 -> 09/APR/2022

 

Full Name: William Bobby Kirk Date of Birth: 1960-10-15 Place of Birth: Las Venturas, San Andreas Employment Date: 2020-03-31 Sheriff Bobby Kirk was born and raised in Las Venturas, San Andreas, to John and Mary Kirk. From an early age, he was introduced to the principles of law enforcement, as both of his parents served in the field. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Kirk has consistently encouraged those under his leadership to uphold a culture of integrity and community trust. He believes that meaningful change begins within the department. Before transferring to the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department, he spent 20 years with the Las Venturas Metropolitan Police Department, where he served in a variety of roles including training officer, academy instructor, supervisor, and eventually reached the rank of Assistant Sheriff. A strong advocate for education, Sheriff Kirk earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Greenglass College in Las Venturas. He went on to receive both his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Public Administration from San Fierro University. He draws on these academic and professional experiences to motivate both new and seasoned members of the department to grow in their careers and further their education. As the fourth Sheriff of the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department, he has led major structural reforms, particularly in the Detention and Parole Bureau. Most recently, he oversaw the implementation of the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau. Under his leadership, the department reached a record-high number of employees in 2022.

 

 

TITLE	INSIGNIA
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Deputy Sheriff I
Deputy Sheriff II
Deputy Sheriff III
Master Deputy /  Investigator
Corporal
Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
Commander
Assistant Sheriff
Undersheriff
Sheriff

 

 

PATROL OPERATIONS
North & South Patrol Area	North and South Patrol are the two designated patrol areas within the county that the Sheriff's Department operates. These areas are staffed by general field personnel, supervisors, and Command Staff who serve as the frontline of our department, delivering essential services to the public. While the patrol areas are not strictly divided, they play an important organizational role within the department’s structure. Each member of the field staff is assigned to one of the patrol areas, where dedicated supervisors and command staff are responsible for overseeing their performance, offering guidance, and supporting their development as Deputy Sheriffs.
Traffic Services Detail	The Traffic Services Detail (TSD) is tasked with investigating traffic collisions and enforcing traffic-related laws within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department. This division plays a vital role in promoting road safety and ensuring that traffic regulations are consistently upheld across the areas under departmental oversight. Deputies assigned to the Traffic Services Detail receive specialized training and are equipped with a wide range of tools, vehicles, and enforcement technologies. These include speed detection devices, accident reconstruction tools, and marked or unmarked patrol vehicles suited for highway and rural operations. On a daily basis, these deputies conduct traffic stops, respond to collisions, assist in DUI enforcement, and take proactive measures to reduce hazardous driving behavior. Their presence on the roads directly supports the department’s mission to safeguard the motoring public and promote responsible driving within the community.
K9 Division	The Sheriff's Department’s Canine Division is a highly valued asset within the LSSD, supporting a wide range of operations. Each canine team is composed of an on-duty canine deputy sheriff and their assigned department service dog. These teams are responsible for conducting building searches for hidden suspects, locating missing persons, tracking fleeing individuals, performing article searches, detecting narcotics or explosives, and participating in public service demonstrations. Thanks to their exceptional senses of smell, hearing, and agility, trained law enforcement canines serve as a critical tool in enhancing public safety and supporting officers in the field. Because of the demanding selection process, intensive training requirements, and the unique bond needed between handler and canine, only a select number of deputies qualify to serve in this specialized division.
COUNTYWIDE OPERATIONS
Special Enforcement Detail	The Special Enforcement Detail (SED) is the department's specialized tactical response unit, responsible for handling high-risk operations that exceed the capabilities of standard deputies. These scenarios often include armed and barricaded suspects, hostage situations, high-risk warrant service, or any event requiring advanced tactics and specialized equipment. Deputies assigned to SED undergo a rigorous selection process and receive advanced training in weapons handling, breaching techniques, tactical movement, and crisis intervention. The unit maintains a high level of readiness and professionalism, operating with precision in the most dangerous and complex situations. SED functions similarly to the Los Santos Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and the Critical Emergency Response Team of the Department of Corrections. Their presence ensures that the Sheriff's Department is prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to critical incidents across its jurisdiction.
Air Support Division	The Air Support Division is responsible for managing the Sheriff's Department’s aerial operations. Its primary role is to provide aerial overwatch and support to deputies during active incidents, offering real-time intelligence and enhancing situational awareness on the ground. In addition to tactical support, the division may be tasked with a variety of specialized missions, including search and rescue operations, medical evacuations, and surveillance assignments. The flexibility and rapid response capability of the Air Support Division make it a vital asset in both emergency and day-to-day operations, significantly increasing the department’s reach and effectiveness across its jurisdiction.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Recruitment and Employment Division	The Recruitment and Employment Division oversees the department’s hiring and onboarding process. It is responsible for managing all phases of recruitment, from public outreach and applicant screening to interviews and final selection. In addition to identifying qualified candidates, the division plays a key role in preparing new hires for success by coordinating their initial training and ensuring they meet the department’s professional standards. This division serves as the gateway into the Sheriff's Department, shaping the next generation of deputies and support staff.
Advanced Training Division	The Advanced Training Division is responsible for providing continued education and specialized instruction to Deputy Sheriffs seeking to qualify for advanced equipment or procedures within the department. This includes certifications such as firearms qualification, motorcycle operations, and other specialized skills. In addition to specialized training, the division also ensures that all personnel maintain a high level of competency through ongoing instruction in core areas like pursuit driving, use of force, and tactical response. By upholding departmental standards and promoting skill development, the Advanced Training Division plays a crucial role in maintaining the professionalism and readiness of the Sheriff's Department.
Field Training Division	The Field Training Division is responsible for training and evaluating new employees who have successfully graduated from the Sheriff's Academy Program. These new deputies enter the Field Training Program, where they are paired with experienced Field Training Deputies who guide them through the practical application of departmental procedures and protocols. Throughout the program, trainees are closely monitored and assessed on their performance, decision-making, and adherence to standards. The division ensures that each new deputy is fully prepared to operate independently and effectively in the field, upholding the values and expectations of the Sheriff's Department.
Supervisor Training Division	The Supervisor Training Program is available to all Corporals and Investigators who are seeking to advance into supervisory roles. Overseen by Command and Executive Staff, the program is designed to develop leadership skills and evaluate each candidate’s readiness for increased responsibility. Over the course of four weeks, participants undergo a series of guided and evaluative patrol sessions where they are trained and tested on core supervisory competencies, including decision-making, team leadership, and policy enforcement. The program ensures that only qualified and well-prepared individuals move forward into leadership positions within the department.
SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Major Crimes Division	The Major Crimes Division (MCD) serves as the entry point for standard-level members of the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau. It is designed to handle complex investigations that extend beyond the capabilities or scope of regular patrol deputies. MCD is structured into three semi-independent units: Robbery & Homicide, Vice, and Crime Scene Investigations (CSI). The Robbery & Homicide Unit focuses on serious offenses such as murder, armed robbery, and criminal threats. The Vice Unit investigates crimes involving weapons trafficking, sex crimes, illegal gambling, and financial fraud. Meanwhile, the CSI Unit is tasked with conducting forensic investigations following major incidents and processing civilian complaints that may develop into formal case files. This division typically acts as the foundation for investigators beginning their careers within the bureau, offering them exposure to a broad range of investigative work before they move into more specialized roles.
Gangs and Narcotics Division	The Gangs and Narcotics Division (GND) is responsible for overseeing and investigating organized criminal activity within the state of San Andreas. Its primary objective is to suppress and deter future crime through proactive enforcement strategies and targeted street-level interventions. This includes addressing activities such as drug manufacturing, weapons trafficking, smuggling, and coordinated robberies. GND is comprised of two key components. The first is the Investigator Unit, staffed by Sheriff's Investigators who conduct long-term investigations and surveillance on identified criminal organizations. The second is the Gang Enforcement Team (GET), made up of specialized Gang Deputies who provide tactical support and field-level intelligence to assist Investigators in active operations. Together, these units work in close coordination to ensure the division’s operational effectiveness and to disrupt the influence of organized crime across the region.
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Internal Affairs Division	The Internal Affairs Division serves as the investigative arm of the Sheriff's Department in matters involving employee misconduct. Its primary responsibility is to review complaints submitted by other department members or civilians and to conduct thorough investigations into whether any departmental policies, procedures, or protocols have been violated. By holding personnel accountable and ensuring transparency, the division plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the department.
Sheriff's Information Division	The Sheriff's Information Division is an integral part of the Office of the Sheriff. Aligned with the department’s core value of service to the community, the division is dedicated to informing and educating the public on important safety initiatives and community programs that aim to enhance quality of life. In addition to public outreach, the division is also responsible for managing the release of official information, including press statements, event updates, and departmental news from the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department. Through clear and timely communication, the division helps foster transparency and strengthen public trust.

I was denied, can I apply again?	Yes, next Recruitment Drive unless otherwise specified in your denial message.
I failed one of the stages, can I apply again?	Yes, next Recruitment Drive unless otherwise specified in your denial message.
I have recently been removed from a faction because of poor OOC conduct or other OOC reasons, can I still apply?	You will most likely not be allowed to partake in the Sheriff's Recruitment Process unless you have shown that you are in good standing with the community and other factions for a consistent time period.
I am from a different region than the one that you are looking for members in, can I still apply?	In most cases, no.
Can I appeal my denial or any of the stages that I failed?	In most cases, no. RED Command works extensively to review applications and the work of application handlers. Most denials are discussed among several members. You could try to contact the Bureau Commander for Administrative Operations (or work your way up through the chain) but in most if not all scenarios, the answer will be the same.
Is it easy to progress or gain higher ranks in this faction?	No. Like the LSPD, the LSSD believes in good and proper character development as well as a somewhat realistic portrayal of a Law Enforcement agency. Higher-up positions like supervisor and above are also limited and have added responsibilities for both IC and OOC, and we need to make sure that no one gains the power too fast and that they earn their position in the faction by experience and knowledge. In turn, this results in better obedience in terms of upholding our regulations & standards, which results in better relations with the Eclipse Community. Members that perform good and don't get disciplined either IC or OOC can expect a promotion every 1-3 months, however, certain members may hit a wall when they reach the final rank of whichever group they're apart of (e.g. Field Staff, Supervisory Staff and Command Staff). The higher you climb in the faction, the more responsibilities you will have whether that's out of the game or in the game. We do not "force" paperwork (forum work) on anyone, people choose if they want to progress or not themselves when we offer it to them.
Will I be able to get a heavy weapon quickly in the faction?	No. Deputy Sheriff I is the lowest rank that can apply for a certification that will allow you to use a shotgun on duty under strict regulations. Progression takes time in the Sheriff's Department and that includes access to new equipment and vehicles.

 

1. Government Website

2. LSSD News Room

3. LSSD Ride-Along Program

4. Recruitment and Employment

5. Roleplay Feedback

6. San Andreas Penal Code

[flow]

2 minutes ago, MrFluffy02 said:

Los Santos Sheriff Department - Detention & Parole Bureau
Created by: Field Agent Trent Williams

The Detention and Parole Bureau, introduced on April 11th, 2020, aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate persons into community-based corrections for peace and social justice. The Bureau aims to increase public safety by promoting positive change in offender behavior, successfully reintegrating offenders into society, assisting victims of crime while upholding our core values and ethics, and reducing crime, recidivism, and victimizations by motivating offenders to become productive and law-abiding members of society.

The overall Mission of the Detention and Parole Bureau is to contribute to public safety by maintaining a balanced system of institutional and community programs that provide a range of custodial options, supervision, and rehabilitative services in order to facilitate successful offenders' re-entry into the community upon release.

 

Efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate criminal offenders as law-abiding and productive members of society are essential to the reduction of crime. These principles form the foundation for policy, allocation of resources, the establishment of priorities, case management decisions, organizational structure, and future development of the Detention and Parole Bureau.
 

 

On a day-to-day basis, the Detention and Parole Bureau is in charge of the release of parolees who have been interviewed by Parole Deputies and Agents. After they have been paroled they will be monitored and checked in with for mandatory parole meetings. If for whatever reason a parolee fails their parole agreement, the Detention and Parole Bureau will do everything in its power to apprehend the suspect!

The Detention and Parole Bureau Roster:

Field Agent Steven Lee - Commanding Officer

Senior Agent Wiley Reno - Assisting Commanding Officer

Field Agent Trent Williams - Agent-in-Charge of Surveillance

Field Agent  Fillmoore Grayson - Parole Agent

Agent Colin Quinn - Parole Agent

Agent Bunkie Johnson - Parole Agent

Deputy Zachary Pines - Parole Deputy

Deputy Peter Stanford - Parole Deputy

 

The Detention and Parole Bureau is a flourishing group of individuals and we’re working hard every day to come up with new and exciting ways to improve the efficiency of our jobs.
 

 

[iAchieve]

Looks great! Excited to see how the department can develop under Sheriff Wallace. Seeing as he was already basically the face of the department, there’s definitely more good things to come from this faction.

[TheBrohman]

[Drizzy.]

https://streamable.com/aqmgk

 

[Drizzy.]

 

[RedHot]

Special Enforcement Detail and IB working together to secure a shipment of body armour worth over half a million dollars.

[Drizzy.]

https://streamable.com/ojr1a

 

https://streamable.com/diejq

 

[Kingsby]

[Drizzy.]

Teddy King returns

[Beet]

[LegitxBuddy]

[Beet]

**All jokes and fun: posted with consent**

[RogueK]

After what felt like hours of negotiation and high tensions, lives were saved and sentences were served. 



The Los Santos Sheriff's Department & Los Santos Police Department will always aim to Protect and Serve the public of this City.


"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."

[Kazjii]

SED Boyz On Top

[Beet]

[Kazjii]

Dear SDz Department, 

I am here to exclaim my extreme disappointment with your lead Sheriff cadet, Pierce Hardy. Since your Sheriff impregnated our sweet little Rose Bathsheba, Pierce has yet to send me a child support check. I thought the SDz department stood for integrity. I demand immediately that your Sheriff bring me my money and apologize to Rose for planting your seed and not watering it properly. Rose has undergone severe anxiety and depression knowing her child will not be tended to by the baby-daddy (Pierce Hardy) and we demand that to change. If a payment fails to appear mr. @Beet, we will take our best law man and take you to court. We will win and you know that. This is no longer a hardship for little Sheriff Bathsheba, it is now war.

Yours truly,

Wizard Prophet Scoobie Bathsheba

 

 

[ChronoFunk]

MISTAKES

The shift started as it normally would for Deputy Sutherland, the sun lays low in the sky as he punches his employee number into the clocking in machine; he opens his locker and removes his uniform, sliding into it as he has done hundreds of times, he turns his attention to the lower section of his locker and removes his SED deployment bag, slinging it over his shoulder before turning to the armoury and removing the firearms he is certified to use, placing them into the bag along with a few magazines of extra ammunition. As he walks through the hallway of Paleto Station, slowly making his way to the coffee machine, not caring whether the jug is fresh nor cold a loud voice booms over the radio "THEY'RE TAKING SOMEBODY HOSTAGE!! THEY'RE SHOOTING!! CODE 1 TAC 1!!" Axel instantly pushes himself on the balls of his feet towards the parking lot "GET ME A KAMACHO!!" he shrieks at Betty "the miserable old bitch is pushing 90, she'll be dead soon" he thinks to himself as he ponders his tone, the care miniscule compared to the fear he has for his colleague. Betty brings a set of keys over to him, her hands shaking and weary with time, seconds feel like minutes as the adrenaline begins to course through his veins, he holds back an outburst to tell her to hurry up.

 

He throws his bag into the back of the Kamacho and removes his Marksman Rifle, placing a magazine inside and cocking back the lever, allowing a bullet to enter the chamber, Axel flips it onto it's side ensuring the safety is on and placing it onto his lap as he jumps into the drivers seat. The gate to the parking lot swings open as he punches it to the location of the call "11 ROMEO 11 is code 3" he exclaims over the radio as he toggles his radio to the TAC-1 channel. The shots fired had now turned into a pursuit of a white Brawler, registered owner came back to a "Sumana Saman" a well known Russian affiliate, he knew instantly things could turn ugly at a moment notice as he cruises across Sandy Shores Airfield, gently caressing his marksman rifle. There was a lot of back and forth over the radio, it was imperative that we did not lose this vehicle, everybody was giving their all and the decision was made to transfer the pursuit over to Joint TAC and request assistance from the Los Santos Police Department, we knew the Russians were crafty but we had grown wise to their tricks. The pursuit headed towards the old Azteca HQ, we knew exactly what they were planning "DO NOT LET THEM INTO THE STORM DRAIN!" Axel hears Detective Roth shout "THEY WILL HAVE A BF-400 SET UP!", suddenly the pursuit that had been relatively easy to keep up with turned high stakes, a unit immediately forced his cruiser into the entrance of the storm drain before the Brawler had a chance to make his way down "BOX HIM IN" is heard booming over the radio from a voice unfamiliar to Axel. It was done, the pursuit was over, the 10-15 was caught, Axel immediately jumps from his Kamacho and climbs a nearby building to gain a vantage point, these Russians will not give up so easily.

Not much attention is paid to what is being said over the radio, Deputy Sutherland had his eyes trained on the area around the scene, calling any and every vehicle he see's, Sumana would not evade justice, not on his watch. Suddenly a voice is heard, an older gentleman, voice huskier than his age would suggest "WHO THE FUCK HAS THE GUN!?" Sheriff Kirk shouts, Axel instantly raises his firearm and looks down onto the scene through his scope, wondering what the fuck is going on. "He had a gun on his hip and now it's gone, who the fuck has it?!" he exclaims once more. The Cadet who searched him states he did not see a firearm on his, just .50 ammo, "Weird" Axel thinks to himself, "Ammo without a gun" he mutters to himself. Nobody owned up to taking the gun, a corrupt officer on the scene?

 

Sheriff Kirk orders all deputies and officers to line up against the wall to be searched, if nobody wanted to own up to taking the gun then we would find it the hard way. 1 by 1 deputies and officers were lined up against the wall, cuffed and searched. Axel had been a Deputy for 7 years, first with the Oklahoma Sheriff's Department and now with the Los Santos Sheriff's Department and not once has he been cuffed "This is degrading" he mutters to himself.

"I have made a terrible MISTAKE" You hear from the nearby Cadet who originally searched Sumana "I thought the firearm was just the ammo" he states, clearly embarrassed by his blunder. "How did he mistake a gun for just ammo" Axel thinks to himself, this Cadet was on his final evaluation, perhaps the pressure got to him and he had a minor mental breakdown "Who are we to judge", the tense atmosphere had now toned down into a myriad of jokes and laughter. "Isn't it bizarre how a scene can flip so quickly and so dramatically" Axel says to himself, as he drives back towards his jurisdiction.

 

 

[Kazjii]

Long. Live. Sheriff. Wallace.

Do not dare watch this in anything other than 1080p

SD best D, dont forget it. Ever.

[Hawkes]

 

 

[Drizzy.]

 

Edited January 24, 2022 by Drizzy.

[Kazjii]

                   Our lovely county. So beautiful at dawn and yet so precious at dusk. 

The Sheriff's Department hosted a state-wide job fair that hosted the citizens of Los Santos to come out for a day of fun and exploration. Our goal was to offer exposure to the department and the lovely people who make up the LSSD. In the days event, we allowed our lovely citizens to: rappel from a helicopter, parachute from a helicopter, test drive the equipment, and ask questions to our department heads. 

 

 

With such great attendance, we received many compliments on the integrity of our employees and the structure of the event. This compliment only goes to SID, the Sheriff's Information Division, who spent immense time on ensuring the event would be both enjoyable by the employees and the citizens of our county. 

 

 

Our event today led to some great memories. While for some it was the first time signing up for a ride along with the Sheriff's Department, for others it was the first time falling 80 feet out of a helicopter, ouch!

 

 

A goal of the Sheriff's Department is to remain respectful and professional without exception, it was further reinforcement that this stays true with our valiant field staff that showed up and helped set the event up and remained informational and respectful to all occupants in todays event.

 

 

We would like to give a thank you to everyone that came out! The event had a lot of work that went into it and it surely paid off very well. This event would not have happened without the work and efforts of Under Sheriff Bobby Kirk. We never fail to see through your success and endeavors. Your work to us is inspiring and motivating. Thank you.

 

(Join SED)

 

[Drizzy.]

"Each time we put the uniform on, there's no guarantee we will return unharmed" - Elian Ramos 2022

[Kazjii]

A little late but SD ROCKS.

 

 

[PopTarts]

 

 

Edited August 20, 2022 by poptarts