Police Commissioners Authority Act
State of San Andreas – State Register of Laws
Introduction
This Act establishes the Police Commissioners Office (PCO) as the executive administrative authority responsible for statewide oversight, regulation, governance, and strategic direction of all recognised Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) within the State of San Andreas.
It defines the statutory powers, duties, and operational capacities of the Police Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, both recognised as sworn Law Enforcement Officers capable of performing operational police duties when required.
Constitutional Justification
Right to Public Protection
Provides unified leadership ensuring all policing bodies operate safely, lawfully, and professionally.
Right to Fair Trial and Due Process
Creates mechanisms to prevent abuse of police powers and ensure constitutional compliance statewide.
Right to Government Accountability
Ensures transparent oversight of all LEAs through the Police Commissioners Office.
Section 1 – Definitions
Police Commissioners Office (PCO):
The State-level executive authority tasked with the oversight, regulation, and standardisation of all recognised Law Enforcement Agencies.
Police Commissioner:
The senior executive appointed by the Department of Justice, responsible for statewide policing strategy, operational standards, policy oversight, and agency compliance.
The current Police Commissioner is Victor Colt.
Deputy Commissioner:
The executive official who assists in statewide oversight, internal audits, strategic planning, and enforcement of operational standards.
The current Deputy Commissioner is Cara Monroe.
Recognised Law Enforcement Agency (LEA):
Any DOJ-approved organisation empowered to enforce laws and maintain public safety, including LSPD, SAST, BCSO, and other sanctioned policing entities.
Operational Standards:
Statewide rules, protocols, and performance expectations issued by the Commissioner to ensure constitutional, safe, and consistent policing.
Section 2 – Establishment of the Police Commissioners Office
- The Police Commissioners Office (PCO) is formally established as the central oversight authority for all policing agencies in the State.
- The PCO operates under the administrative authority of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- The current appointed officials are:
- Police Commissioner: Victor Colt
- Deputy Commissioner: Cara Monroe
- The PCO is authorised to:
- Establish statewide policing standards;
- Issue administrative directives and binding policy;
- Conduct oversight audits and internal performance reviews;
- Recommend disciplinary action or structural reform;
- Resolve jurisdictional disputes between agencies;
- Oversee coordination for major interagency operations.
Section 3 – Powers and Responsibilities of the Police Commissioner
The Police Commissioner shall have authority to:
- Create, implement, and enforce operational standards for all LEAs;
- Conduct oversight and evaluation of Chiefs, Sheriffs, and command structures;
- Approve or deny structural changes within LEAs, including expansions, restructures, or dissolutions;
- Maintain statewide policing quality and ensure constitutional compliance;
- Issue directives affecting any or all LEAs;
- Intervene administratively when agencies violate State law or PCO standards;
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the DOJ and all police agencies.
Status as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer – Police Commissioner
The Police Commissioner — currently Victor Colt — is recognised as a fully sworn Law Enforcement Officer.
The Commissioner holds full operational powers, including:
- Arrest powers;
- Criminal investigative authority;
- Authority to carry and use firearms under State regulations;
- Emergency response capability;
- Ability to perform any lawful duty of a police officer when required.
These operational powers coexist with — but do not override — the Commissioner’s administrative responsibilities.
The Commissioner shall not interfere in ongoing investigations unless authorised under DOJ oversight or statutory requirement.
Section 4 – Powers and Responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner
The Deputy Commissioner — currently Cara Monroe — is authorised to:
- Assist in fulfilling all responsibilities of the PCO;
- Conduct internal reviews, performance audits, and compliance evaluations;
- Recommend disciplinary actions, policy reforms, or operational improvements;
- Oversee designated agencies or specialised units;
- Manage interagency operations or collaboration initiatives;
- Act with full Commissioner authority during formal delegation or Commissioner absence.
Status as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer – Deputy Commissioner
Cara Monroe, as Deputy Commissioner, is recognised as a fully sworn Law Enforcement Officer with full operational authority, including:
- Arrest powers;
- Authority to conduct criminal investigations;
- Lawful firearm carriage;
- Emergency response duties;
- Execution of any lawful policing responsibility.
- Conducting autopsies and post-mortem examinations, provided she remains fully qualified and acts in accordance with State medical and forensic procedures.
These powers operate in addition to her administrative duties within the PCO.
Section 5 – Authority Over Law Enforcement Agencies
All recognised LEAs must:
- Follow PCO-issued operational standards and directives;
- Cooperate with audits, provide records, and comply with oversight procedures;
- Maintain internal policies consistent with State law, DOJ guidance, and PCO standards;
- Engage in interagency cooperation as required.
Non-compliance may result in:
- Administrative intervention by the DOJ;
- Removal or suspension of agency leadership;
- Restriction or modification of agency jurisdiction;
- State-mandated restructuring or dissolution.
Section 6 – Interagency Coordination
The Police Commissioner shall:
- Promote consistent training, policy frameworks, and operational standards;
- Resolve jurisdictional or operational conflicts between agencies;
- Facilitate multi-agency operations, emergency responses, and major joint deployments;
- Ensure resource-sharing and mutual aid throughout the State.
Section 7 – Accountability and Transparency
- The PCO must maintain transparent administrative processes and documentation.
- A yearly statewide policing performance report shall be submitted to the DOJ.
- Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners may be investigated for misconduct, corruption, or dereliction of duty.
- All significant decisions impacting LEAs must be formally recorded and available for DOJ review.
Section 8 – Severability
If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
Section 9 – Effective Date
This Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and applies to all current and future Law Enforcement Agencies within the State of San Andreas.
Signatories
- Justice Bailey Harvey
- Justice Peter Brackley
- Justice Mina Mercy
- Justice James Anderson