Security Services Act

Category:Legislation
San Andreas Security Services Act
The following is a record of the SASS process within ONX's San Andreas.Accurate as of March 2024.
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Effective Date: March 8th, 2024
The San Andreas Security Services Act empowers individuals and businesses within the State to operate as both public and private security. This legislation will define the powers and limitations of security professionals.
This Act shall also include the formation of a sub-department within the Department of Corrections referred to as the SASS Department, and the re-assignment of Bounty Hunters to the Department of Corrections.
SASS Department Structure:
Director of SASS - Any SASS Licensed Individual, appointed by the Mayor and reporting to the Warden of Bolingbroke. Responsible for the management of all Public Sector SASS Employees, and the distribution of SASS Licenses to both Private and Public Security professionals. The SASS Director may appoint an agent or organization to distribute licenses on their behalf to eligible individuals and appoint a deputy to oversee the operations of Public Sector SASS Agents.
Skip Tracer Lead - Any SASS Licensed individual, appointed by the Warden of DOC. Responsible for the hiring, training, and assignment of Bounty Hunters. Bounty Hunters shall be assigned similar equipment to other public sector SASS employees but will operate independently of any Law Enforcement organization. The Skip Tracer Lead will liaise with the Attorney General’s Office, and the Judiciary to receive information, assignments, and bench warrants for execution. 
Public Sector SASS Professionals 
* Must hold a valid SASS License
* May be issued a Taser, Body Armor, Handcuffs, and a First Aid Kit.
* May only operate at Government Facilities (As Defined in the State Code), or while providing close protection service to Government Officials.
* May issue trespass notices of up to 48 hours for critical government facilities (DMV, City Hall, Hospitals). 
Private Sector SASS Professionals and OrganizationsPrivate Sector SASS Professionals and Organizations shall not be issued any government equipment, and are not authorized to engage in security enforcement or actions at government properties unless authorized by the Director of SASS and upon approval of the Mayor.  
* Must hold a valid SASS License
* Organizations must hold a valid business license.
* Are authorized to act as the agent of the owner of a business or private property owner, to which their services are contracted.
* Shall be authorized to issue trespass notices on private property, and act to lawfully engage with individuals who threaten the safety of personnel and property where a service agreement or contract exists that designates them as agents of the business or property owner. 
* Private Security SASS licensed individuals can operate on State property that is not listed as a Government Facility, but cannot issue trespass notices to State property without authorization from law enforcement, and with a limitation of 24 hours.
Exempt Individuals and Properties
Individuals may offer security services that are listed as exempt. Where an exemption is granted, individuals may operate without a SASS License. Any exemptions may be altered or revoked at any time by a Supreme Justice, Attorney General, or the Mayor and are limited to (3) exempt security professionals at one time, on one property, or within one square mile.
* Nightclubs, Nightclub Bouncers
* Non-Permanent Food Establishments, Temporary Markets.
* State Owned Banking Properties - Private SASS Licensed Individuals are authorized to operate on State Bank properties, but cannot issue trespass notices.
Administrative Disclaimer:
No Public Sector SASS Employee shall be eligible to engage in any security services, or be employed by a security services company outside of their Government employment. This is to avoid any situation where a conflict of interest is manifested because of overlapping Security employment obligations and to avoid any situation where a private organization or individual gains access to equipment or resources allocated to public employees. 
All SASS licensed individuals are expected to operate within State Law, and State Code. Security professionals are not law enforcement officers, and are afforded no additional powers in relation to use of force. Private Sector Security individuals are not authorized to carry any restricted equipment or firearms.
Bounty Hunters:
As a measure of efficiency, the Bounty Hunting License has been rolled into the over-arching Security License. Individuals who qualify for the SASS License may be hired to be agents of the court in the role of Skip Tracers, as such, the previous bounty hunter legislation has been integrated into this act.
Bounty Hunters shall be authorized by the Judiciary, Attorney General, The Governor & Warden of Bolingbroke in San Andreas.
Bounty Hunters are empowered officers of the Court, entrusted with the duty to fulfill lawfully given directives by the court.
In such a case that person(s) attempt to avoid a Bench Warrant from the Courts of San Andreas, are subject to a court order and fail to uphold it, or are attempting to avoid a court-ordered fine then any licensed Bounty Hunter may be free to accept the duty to engage and provide a remedy to the State. These Bounty Hunters must receive written authorization from the regulating body before engaging in tracking, detaining, or transporting the wanted individuals.
Individuals authorized by this act shall comply with all laws applicable to that apprehension.
The rights of the fugitive are not curtailed, by being captured, detained or being transported to LEO’s for the purposes of returning the fugitive to the State, when done so by a licensed Bounty Hunter.
Where probable cause exists that any person, through knowing and willful action, impedes the execution of an apprehension, or interview, of a fugitive or warranted person, that citizen may be charged with Intentional Obstruction of Justice, and Violating a Court Order. 
SASS License:
The San Andreas Security Service License can be issued to any qualified individual who: 
* Is 18 years old, or older.
* A Resident of San Andreas
* Holds all correct licensing from the state, to perform their duties. 
Any individual charged with a felony offense shall have their license suspended pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, and per the constitution, any individual who occupies a government position shall have their employment suspended pending the outcome of criminal proceedings. No individual with an existing felony offense on their record will qualify for a SASS License.
Regulations:
Violating a Court Order - Misdemeanor A (Updated)
No person shall be willfully disobedient, or knowingly act to impede the execution of the terms, as written, of a court order lawfully issued by a court, including orders pending trial. 
Illegal Operation of a Security Service - Misdemeanor C - $500 Fine
No individual shall operate or engage in any action or service defined by the SASS Act without a license.
THE FOLLOWING CHARGES ARE IN FORCE AS OF MARCH 1st, 2024 @ 8:30PM EST
Misallocation of Government Equipment - Felony D - $1000 Fine
No Government Employee shall willfully distribute, sell, transfer, trade, or make available through negligent disposal or storage, any Government-owned equipment to any unauthorized individual. This Equipment shall include Government Issued Firearms, Tasers, Taser Cartridges, Body Armor, Ammunition, Handcuffs, or Batons.
Government Corruption (B) - Felony B
No Government Employee shall knowingly distribute, sell, transfer, trade, or materially aid in the acquisition of; any restricted information, access to restricted facilities or systems, or government-issued firearms, to any unauthorized individual. Upon probable cause, this charge shall be brought to the criminal docket through the Attorney General’s Office. Upon a guilty verdict of this charge, the trial judge shall have discretion on the sentence issued, and the fine levied.
Government Corruption (A) - Felony A
No Government Employee shall utilize their station or access to (including through solicitation or conspiracy); engage in any action that knowingly, and materially aids in the commission of a felony offense. Upon probable cause, this charge shall be brought to the criminal docket through the Attorney General’s Office. Upon a guilty verdict of this charge, the trial judge shall have discretion on the sentence issued, and the fine levied.