DOJ | Complaint Guidelines

DOJ | Complaint Guidelines

Internal Affairs


The Internal Affairs (IA) holds the critical responsibility of investigating complaints received through the Department of Justice (DOJ). We conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct or abuse involving members of our own department and, upon submission of a complaint, other government factions such as the Los Santos Police Department, ARES Defense Solutions, the San Andreas Sheriff Department, and the Los Santos Fire & Medical Department.

The primary objective of Internal Affairs is to uphold a system that is fair, transparent, and free from bias, thereby safeguarding both law enforcement personnel and civilians. This collaboration between IA and the DOJ serves to deter corruption and mainly reinforce public trust in law enforcement.

Internal Affairs does not accept cases where the complainant deliberately baits Law Enforcement Officers or Medics for the purpose of filing a complaint against them.



Investigative Process


Complaints against law enforcement officers are exclusively submitted through our web portal to ensure the safety and anonymity of the complainant. Upon submission, the complaint will undergo an initial evaluation by the Internal Affairs to assess its validity.

If the accused LEO has not violated any federal offenses   then the complaint will be closed. We do not investigate law enforcement officers for minor violations of policies within their own department, and such cases should be handled within their own faction.

After the initial assessment, we will begin the actual process of investigating, which can last up to one week; this includes verifying your submitted evidence, interviewing involved parties, and settling on a verdict.



Federal Offenses



Offense
Description
Excessive Use of Force **
Any Law Enforcement Officer that uses force in excess of what is reasonably believed to be necessary during an arrest shall be charged with Excessive Use of Force.
Criminal Negligence **
Any Law Enforcement Officer that fails to act upon witnessing the commission of a crime in violation of their oath shall be charged with Criminal Negligence.
False Imprisonment **
Any Government Employee that knowingly restrains a person without any lawful reason shall be charged with False Imprisonment.
Malfeasance in Public Office **
Any Government Employee who is found involved in wrongful or unlawful conduct shall be charged with Malfeasance in Public Office.
Failure to Follow Sentencing Guidelines **
Any Law Enforcement Officer that issues a sentence in excess or issues a fine in excess or below what is prescribed within this Code shall be charged with Failure to Follow Sentencing Guidelines.
Destruction / Falsification of Evidence **
(a) Any Government Employee that knowingly attempts to or causes the destruction or loss of evidence or any government record shall be charged with Destruction of Evidence. (b) Any Government Employee that knowingly fabricates evidence in a criminal or administrative inquiry or trial shall be charged with Falsification of Evidence.
Failing to Act in Aid of a Government Employee **
Any Government Employee that fails to come to the aid of another Government Employee where it is reasonable to do so, such employee shall be charged with Failing to Act in Aid of a Government Employee. (Exception for medics: Right of Refusal)
Misuse of Government Issued Equipment **
Any Government Employee that uses their Government Issued Equipment for any unlawful object shall be charged with Misuse of Government Issued Equipment.



(( Roleplay Standards ))


It is important to clarify that we accept OOC evidence as a means for IC evidence that is yet to be discovered through extensive investigative roleplay (mainly bodycamera/CCTV footage). If the submitted evidence does not have any visible roleplay lines (e.g. **Firstname Lastname records the officer on his phone**), we will consider other alternatives of obtaining the presumably recorded situation. If there is no way the situation could have been recorded, and if the complainant has not roleplayed gathering said evidence, the complaint will be closed.

In the case the complainant dies during the IC situation, we will still process their submission in accordance with the guidelines stated above. The complaint will be roleplayed on behalf of the State if the complainant is a civilian, and on behalf of the faction if they are a law enforcement officer or a paramedic. This is akin to real life - if somebody has died but there is available evidence and if it is investigated by interested parties, then the accused will still go through a judicial process.

We investigate serious cases of corruption and we reserve our right to close subpar Department of Justice grievances.

Federal Bureau of Investigation — Internal Affairs Division
"Integrity Above All"