Los Santos Police Department

## HISTORY

1992: The C.R.A.S.H dept of the Los Santos Police department is called in to intervene and hopefully put a stop to the endless retaliation between two gangs, the Ballas and the Families in particular. They’re given free reign to do whatever they please to reach a positive conclusion to the gang war, much to the plea of many of the citizens of Davis and Strawberry.

Following the so-called “discoveries” made by C.R.A.S.H, many raids are conducted in residential areas across South Side, as well as many random traffic stops. Leading to a massive increase in arrests and an excess of prisoners in Bolingbroke Penitentiary. However this doesn’t put a stop to any of the violence in Southside. The C.R.A.S.H dept increased their efforts in trying to quell the situation much to the demand of the mayor, however resulting in many complaints of corruption.

During what was believed to be a routine traffic stop on Strawberry Ave, in which 3 officers including 1 senior officer used excessive force in the apprehension of a male. Resulting in the “accidental” death of that individual. This was witnessed by many bystanders and filmed by an anonymous individual, recording the whole scene on their camcorder. This individual, who refused to be named, later submitted the film to Weazel News. Weazel News promptly published the story. What resulted afterwards was the subsequent charging of the 4 officers involved.

The following trial would be held in the Davis courts located in South Los Santos, which received extensive media coverage from news agencies from all over North America. Following many deliberations made by the jury, the officers were acquitted of all charges. Sparking massive riots across Southern Los Santos. The resulting unrest resulted in a temporary armistice between the Ballas and the Families. Riots ensued for the week following the verdict, resulting in the indiscriminate destruction and looting of many businesses across South LS as well as damage to government property.

Over the week of rioting at least 52 people died, and over 1000 people were injured as a result of the rioting. The 135th Airborne division of the Army (about 5000 Personnel) is deployed out of Fort Zancudo to several federal facilities to assist local police. Resulting in the cease of much of the unrest in South Los Santos as efforts were made to quell the remaining rioting.

Following the end of the riots the Chief of Police was forced to resign. Many businesses across Southern Los Santos attempt to rebuild, however see no support from the government or from their neighbors. Following the exposure of the corruption of the Los Santos Police Department, the corruption of the C.R.A.S.H unit begins to get unveiled en masse as people across Los Santos make their voices heard. The armistice between the Ballas and Families remains as people continue to rebuild across South LS.

1993: A rise in crime in Los Santos would bring forward a rise in the Crack epidemic in Los Santos, leading to devastating effects in the community and an increase in petty crimes. The C.R.A.S.H unit, much to the complaints of many of the citizens, would return from their short hiatus following the riots, to continue their work in South Los Santos in an attempt to quell the distribution of Crack. However they wouldn’t see much success, mostly causing more issues with the actual victims of the drug. The Governor of Los Santos would launch anti-gang initiatives and community programs in an attempt to assist those struggling in South Los Santos.

1994: Following the implementation of many community outreach programs much of the crime and drug issues were corrected. Peace was achieved.

1995: Where will the LSPD find themselves now?