⛓️Chain Of Command

Chain Of Command + Responsibilities

This is the official Chain Of Command between all departments. All ranks are department wide apart from SAST which have a unique seniority / rank placement, the list below is the order of ranks starting from the lowest and ending at the highest.

All ranks are to be respected. If you are given an order by any senior rank from another department you are REQUIRED to follow that order. Just because they are not in the same department does not mean they are not to be listened to, They can not strike you but are able to recommend you for one. This means regardless of your department you all are on the same team, respect Chain Of Command no matter the uniform. Failure to do so is insubordination and this is at a minimum a strike-able offense.

Although SAST FTI’s, Senior FTI’s , Lead FTI’s and Head FTI’s are not responsible for the field training of cadets or FTO’s they may choose to train cadets/ FTO’S from LSPD / BCSO if they wish to do so and have been asked by that person. It is not required of any FTI to field train a cadet and they can not be forced to do so.

Rank Structure

SAST Trooper Trainee

Cadets are primarily there to be trained. Do NOT deny them the opportunity to observe and gain experience in various scenes.

A cadet may patrol with a law enforcement officer, that is not an FTO. However, they will not receive any training credits for doing so. The cadet may be involved in scenes to assist officers. However, they are not permitted to take primary responsibility on that scene UNLESS they are with an FTO; it will be on the officer they are with to do so.

This includes, but is not limited to, negotiations, driving, report writing/processing. In the event of a 10-80 cadets may serve as communication if they are up to the task.

SAST Trooper

Patrol Officers / Deputies are responsible for patrolling assigned areas, making arrests and responding to calls. Enforcing traffic laws and interacting with the community.

SAST Trooper First Class

Trooper First Class are experienced patrol officers with a strong knowledge of SOPS and have gained recognition for their hard work and dedication. They are the bridge between Officer and Corporal. They are the first ranking officers for the Departments. They have the same responsibilities as officers and may join divisions such as rangers and CSI.

As a Trooper First Class you can acquire the FTO Certification if you wish.

SAST Sergeant

First line supervisor responsible for the supervision, training and direction of Cadets. In the event of a Sergeant's absence they will assume the responsibilities and duties of a Sergeant. This includes supervising both cadets and officers, authorizing pits and spikes when requested. ALL SERGEANTS WILL BE FTI’S

SAST Master Sergeant

San Andreas State Trooper Master Sergeants serve as the first line supervisor and Commanding Officer of SAST, they are responsible for ensuring the highest of standards are being presented and performed by SAST Troopers. They are to ensure all Troopers are remaining unbiased at all times.

SAST Master Sergeants are responsible for the training of Field Training Instructors and Troopers. They are there to ensure FTI’s are performing their duties properly and not overstepping their roles. They are Senior Field Training Instructors. They are not responsible for the training of cadets or other FTOS. May train LEO’s in the certifications they hold if their High Command and SAST High Command approve of that individual receiving the certification training.

SAST Lieutenant

San Andreas State Trooper Lieutenants serve as the Commander of a specialized section of the SAST and is the head of the patrol divisions for SAST.

San Andreas State Trooper Lieutenants are the highest ranking Supervisor role in the San Andreas State Trooper Department and are in control of the direct activities amongst the SAST Department. They are to train all SAST personnel if required. SAST Lieutenants may strike SAST Troopers and SAST Master Sergeants for policy violations or miss conduct. SAST Lieutenants are Senior FTI’s like the SAST Master Sergeant but are responsible for ensuring the subordinate staff are trained correctly and remaining without bias. They are not responsible for the training of cadets or other FTOS. May train LEO’s in the certifications they hold if their High Command and SAST High Command approve of that individual receiving the certification training. They are also required to make sure subordinate staff are remaining unbiased.

SAST Captain

San Andreas State Trooper Captains are the front line High Command Level rank that exists within the SAST Department. They direct the operational activities of specialized sections. SAST Captains are also responsible for organizing SAST training and Community events. They are also required to make sure subordinate staff are remaining unbiased. SAST Captains are Lead FTI’s and are responsible for the instruction and training of all subordinate staff inside of the SAST Department. They are not responsible for the training of cadets or other FTOS. SAST Captains may strike and suspend SAST Troopers, Master Sergeants and SAST Lieutenants without High Command Approval. SAST Captains rank sits just above that of a Deputy Sheriff / Commander. SAST Captains are to report directly to the SAST Major or above All SAST Personnel must remain unbiased at all times.

SAST Major

San Andreas State Trooper Major’s directs major field, staff or support bureau operations. It is the highest ranking command rank that exists within the SAST Department. They direct the operational activities of major specialized sections and bureaus. SAST Major’s are also responsible for organizing SAST training and Community events alongside the SAST Captain. They are also required to make sure subordinate staff are remaining unbiased. SAST Major's are High Command personnel

SAST Lieutenant Colonel

San Andreas State Trooper LT Colonels are the third highest sworn law enforcement officers in the San Andreas State Troopers Department. They share High Command of the SAST with the Commissioner, Colonel but are responsible for the management and running of SAST. They are one of the 4 who may Invite Sergeants to the San Andreas State Troopers. The SAST Lieutenant Colonel is responsible for directing all divisions / teams that exist within the SAST Department.

SAST Lt Colonels rank sits at the same seniority of a Chief / Sheriff. SAST Lt Colonels are to report directly to the SAST Colonel, Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner Reserves the right to strike, suspend and terminate any SAST Personnel All SAST Personnel must remain unbiased at all times

SAST Colonel

San Andreas State Trooper Colonels are the highest sworn law enforcement officers in the San Andreas State Troopers Department. They share High Command of the SAST with the LT Colonel, Commissioner but are responsible for the management and running of SAST. They are one of the 4 who may Invite Sergeants to the San Andreas State Troopers. SAST Colonels are the bridge between high command and Commissioner. They oversee the Internal Affairs Department and decide which SAST Personnel are a part of it alongside the Commissioner. SAST Colonels rank sit just above that of the Chief / Sheriff

SAST Colonels are to report directly to the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner

Reserves the right to strike, suspend and terminate any SAST Personnel.

All SAST Personnel must remain unbiased at all times

Commissioner

San Andreas Commissioners are the highest sworn law enforcement officer in the state of San Andreas.

You are at the top, overlooking the Chief of the LSPD and Sheriff of the BCSO. You oversee and make sure everything is running smoothly in all the departments that exist in San Andreas. Responsible for handing out disciplinary actions on High Command and if required making department wide changes, choices and administrational changes.