LOS SANTOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

Wearing of the Badge/Uniform

On-Duty, Uniformed Employees. Uniformed employees shall wear their official Department-issued badge on the outermost garment of their uniform. However officers wearing Department-approved garments and accessories may wear a facsimile badge.

On-Duty, Plainclothes Officers. On-duty, plainclothes officers shall wear their official Department-issued badge so it is readily accessible for presentation to members of the public.


WHO SHALL WEAR UNIFORM. All employees regardless of rank shall wear the prescribed uniform and personal equipment during their tours of duty.

EXEMPTIONS TO WEARING UNIFORMS. The following officers are exempted from wearing the prescribed uniforms - Airport Police Chief; Staff officers; Command officers; and, Undercover and plainclothes assignment officers.

Accessories

BELT. Officers shall wear the black basketweave belt with silver buckle.

Note: Officers may also choose to wear the nylon belt with no visible buttons, or the black leather belt with silver buckle.

BODYCAM. Bodycams shall be worn by Officers; the newer Coil Body 3 is to be used. 

Exemptions: Wearing of the bodycam is not required: 

COLD WEATHER HAT. Officers may choose to wear a black fleece cap during inclement weather.

CYCLE HELMET. Black cycle helmet shall be worn by officers assigned to Bicycle Detail.

EARPIECE. Patrol officers may choose to patrol with an earpiece.

EXTERNAL CARRIER VEST (STAB VEST). Officers may choose to wear external carrier when conducting their duties in class B or C uniforms. External carrier vests shall be dark blue in colour, and must display "POLICE" as well as the LSIAPD badge.

GLOVES. Black leather or knitted gloves may be worn for inclement weather. Gloves in solid, muted colors may be worn in situations where extra protection is required. Nitrile gloves may be worn when providing first aid, or collecting evidence.

HOLSTER. Unless specified, all officers shall wear their black holster on their belt.

Note: Officers may choose to wear a basketweave holster so long as it matches with the belt type.

JACKETS. Officers may choose to wear a department-issued jacket during inclement weather, or during cold periods of time.
MARKSMANSHIP BADGES (LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUED). There are 4 different Marksmanship Badges. All requirements refer to OOC bounds, so usage on Patrol Division/Detective Bureau characters are permitted.

Note: Shall only be worn with standard Class A/B/C uniform shirts.

PLATE CARRIER / EXTERNAL ARMOUR. Officers may choose to carry a plate carrier/external armour in their patrol vehicle. The plate carrier/external armour shall not be worn unless the situation calls for it. The plate carrier/external armour shall be black and bear the text "POLICE".

Note: A Tac Alert does not give automatic permission for officers to wear plate carriers/external armour.

SHOULDER / CHEST MIC. Officers may choose to wear a shoulder or chest mic for their radio.

TASER. If an officer chooses to utilise a taser, they shall use a black taser.

Dropleg Holster: Officers may use the dropleg taser holster. This may be used with any A/B/C uniform. 

TURTLENECK. Officers may choose to wear a department-issued turtleneck under their duty shirt during inclement weather. It shall be blue, and bear the text "POLICE."

WINDBREAKER. Detectives and other plainclothes assignments may choose to wear a marked windbreaker to identify themselves as a member of the department. It shall be black in color, bear the text "AIRPORT POLICE" and the department badge.

Uniform Types

Class A Uniform

Shall be worn by any Police Officer I.

Shall be worn by any officer attending a formal event.

May be worn by officers conducting field activities.


SHIRT. Long sleeve shirt to be worn with the tie. 

PANTS. Standard duty pants.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

Class B / C Uniform

May be worn by officers conducting field activities.


SHIRT. Long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, with open collar.

PANTS. Standard duty pants.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

Utility Uniform

On-duty personnel must obtain permission from a duty supervisor to be authorised to use the utility uniform.

Note: May be worn during a Tac Alert, a special event, or when conducting special duties, such as K-9, without supervisor permission.


SHIRT. Black long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, with open collar and an embroidered facsimile badge.

PANTS. Black BDU pants.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

HOLSTER. Officers wearing the utility uniform may elect to utilize the drop-leg holster. (Only to be used with Nylon belt)

Polo Uniform

On-duty personnel must obtain permission from a duty supervisor to be authorised to use the polo uniform.

Note: May be worn when conducting special duties, or special event, without supervisor permission.


SHIRT. Navy blue polo shirt with an embroidered facsimile badge and patches in silver or gold.

PANTS. Dark blue BDU pants.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

Bicycle Detail Uniform

Shall be worn by officers assigned to Bicycle Detail.


SHIRT. Navy blue polo shirt with an embroidered facsimile badge in silver or gold.

PANTS. Navy blue BDU pants, or black knee-length shorts.

FOOTWEAR. Black sneakers

Emergency Services Unit Uniform

Shall be worn by officers assigned to ESU (CTSOB).


HAT. Navy blue baseball cap may be worn. It shall bear the white text "POLICE".

SHIRT. Navy blue long sleeve shirt, with open collar and an embroidered facsimile badge.

PANTS. Navy blue BDU pants.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

HOLSTER. ESU officers may elect to utilize the drop-leg holster. (Only to be used with Nylon belt)

EXTERNAL ARMOR. ESU officers may elect to utilize external carrier/body armor. It shall be black or navy blue and bear patches reading "POLICE".

Ranks and Paygrades

Patrol Uniform Ranks

Airport Police Chief

Assistant Airport Police Chief

Airport Police Captain

Airport Police Lieutenant

Airport Police Sergeant II

Airport Police Sergeant I

Airport Police Officer III

Airport Police Officer II

Airport Police Officer I

Utility and Specialised Detail Uniform Ranks

Airport Police Chief

Assistant Airport Police Chief

Airport Police Captain

Airport Police Lieutenant

Airport Police Sergeant II

Airport Police Sergeant I

Airport Police Officer III

Airport Police Officer II

Airport Police Officer I