San Andreas State Patrol

The San Andreas State Patrol (SASP) is one of the main state law enforcement agencies in San Andreas. The SASP is responsible for patrolling the state and with responding to calls for service which includes backing up local law enforcement. The SASP focuses on patrolling most urban roadways and backroads within San Andreas but will occasionally work the highways and state routes alongside the San Andreas Highway Patrol when needed. The SASP also investigates crimes that occur within the state and can issue order of protections if needed. The SASP is also responsible for issuing all state-wide CCW Permits for all residents and can choose to approve or deny them as needed.

## History

The San Andreas State Patrol was officially formed in 1916 as an agency to provide state wide policing services to citizens and to provide protection for the Governor of San Andreas. In 1920, the SASP got more powers given to them in the fight against the illegal activities occurring during the Prohibition Era as most local law enforcement couldn't leave their jurisdictions during a chase or manhunt. The SASP also raided known speak-easy bars and went after moonshiners across the state and were known for being aggressive in their tactics. During this time the SASP was providing most policing on the highways and state routes as well however by 1930, the SASP was primarily operating within the bigger cities and more rural areas. Following this the San Andreas Highway Patrol was formed to focus on the highways and state routes primarily.

The SASP during the 1930's and 1940's, primarily responded to calls and assisted local law enforcement on calls for service and with patrols. In the 1950's, the SASP increased their abilities by establishing a Traffic Safety Division and also establishing a Marine Patrol (Water Patrol). During the Civil Rights Movement, the SASP provided security for many civil rights leaders and also responded to protests along with providing riot control when needed. The SASP formed a Riot Control Unit following the rise in protest and marches due to fears an all out riot would occur. In 1969, the SASP formed a tactical unit known as the Special Weapons Assault Team (SWAT) to respond to high risk incidents following a rise in Black Panther activities and some anti-government movements.

The SASP in the 1970's increased their patrols of major roadways and worked directly with the SAHP to combat the illegal transport of drugs across the state. In 1982, the San Andreas State Congress recommended merging the SASP and SAHP in to one agency called the San Andreas Department of Public Safety. However it failed to get the needed votes and the agencies remained separate. In 1987, the SWAT unit was renamed to the Special Operations Group (SOG) due to the newer name sounding more aggressive.

However in 1995, the San Andreas State Congress attempted to vote on the matter again and was able to get a majority vote, however it failed to pass the Senate. In 1997, then Governor Boyd Lewis (R) signed an executive order that established both the SASP and SAHP as separate agencies, to ensure that they would remain that way unless a majority vote in both the House and the Senate of San Andreas.

Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the SASP increased their counterterrorism abilities and operations across the state. Between 2002-2005, the SAHP increased counterterrorism training and with increased funds they were able to create new units within the Special Operations Group (S0G). One of the new units formed was Hazzard Devices and Extreme Substances (HADES) which is responsible for handling hazardous material incidents, countering weapons of mass-destruction and with mass casualty incidents. Within HADES there are two subdivisions, the Special Response Group who is the tactical side and the Defusal Response Team who clears the threat and or defuses the device/bomb.

In 2017, the SASP tested bodycams to see if the agency wanted to go through with issuing them out to all Troopers. The bodycams became approved and became standard issue in 2018, following a budget increase. The SASP also began using drones for policing efforts in 2021, following a modernization effort towards 21st Century Policing. In 2023, in car dashcams became standard for all SASP vehicles in the field, prior it wasn't required so not all vehicles had them.

## Equipment

The sidearm for all SASP Troopers is the SIG Sauer P226R chambered in .40 S&W, which entered service in 2008. The SIG Sauer P226R is issued with 4 magazines, night sights and a TLR-1 tactical flashlight. The SASP purchased new P226R handguns between 2015-2017, upgrading to the SIG Sauer P226R Nitron .40 S&W.

In September 2023, the SASP announced that they had adopted the SIG Sauer P320 X-Full Size RXP 9mm as the new standard issue sidearm for all troopers. The P320 X-Full Size RXP is expected to enter service in November 2023 with a new recruit class and is expected to be fully issued to all members by mid to late-2024.

The SIG Sauer SIG516 5.56x45mm and the SIG Sauer M400 5.56x45mm are the primary service rifles of the SASP since 2018, however the Colt AR-15 A2 5.56x45mm still remains in service. The standard shotgun of the department is the Benelli M4 Super 90 and the Mossberg M590A1 which both entered service in 2016.

The SASP adopted the use of Tasers in 2011, following a modernization effort within the agency towards less-lethal options. Troopers are also issued ASP Batons, OC Spray, Kenwood Radio and 2x Handcuffs.

## Special Operations Group (SOG)

The Special Operations Group, is the elite tactical unit of the San Andreas State Police who is tasked with responding to active shooters, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, manhunts with with counterterrorism efforts. The SOG currently has around 150-200 members in different divisions according to State Police records as of 2020. The current uniform worn is a Multicam tactical shirt, Multicam tactical cargo pants, tactical boots, Multicam plate carrier, tactical helmet, tactical gloves, tactical googles and a ski-mask to protect their identity.

SOG Equipment:

* Heckler & Koch HK45 Tactical .45 ACP
* Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9mm
* LWRC SMG-45 .45 ACP
* Heckler & Koch HK416A5 5.56x45mm
* SIG Sauer MCX Virtus SBR .300 AAC Blackout
* Benelli M4 Super 90 SBS 12 gauge
* Heckler & Koch HK417 7.62x51mm
* Barrett M82 .50 BMG
* Remington Model 700 7.62x51mm