Disciplinary Process

Disciplinary Actions by Sergeants:

• Verbal Warning:

• Private discussion with the Deputy regarding the issue.

• Email sent to Human Resources for tracking purposes.

Disciplinary Actions by Lieutenants and Above:

• Suspension:

  • Deputy placed on Administrative Leave for a specified period.

  • Violation of this suspension may result in immediate termination.

  • Duration between 1 to 30 days, communicated to Human Resources.

Disciplinary Actions by Captains and Above:

• Termination:

  • Dismissal from the Los Santos County Sheriff's Office.

  • Irreversible except by the Sheriff.

Appeal Process:

• Deputy may initiate an appeal once per disciplinary action.

• Meeting between disciplined Deputy and issuing supervisor in the Sheriff's office.

• Human Resources and Command will deliberate and determine the outcome.

• All parties involved must maintain confidentiality during and after the appeal process, except for Sergeants or higher with no direct involvement in the case.