San Andreas State Troopers

San Andreas State Troopers

VISION/MISSION
We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe, inspiring public trust and confidence
through effective 21st century policing strategies, which include recruiting, developing,
training, and retaining a skilled workforce, reflective of the Commonwealth’s rich
diversity, that leverages technological innovation and effective community partnerships.
CORE PURPOSE
To seek justice, preserve peace, and improve the quality of life for all.
CORE VALUES
HONOR: We are committed to upholding the Honor of the Force by providing honest
and faithful police service to all who may be in danger or distress.

SERVICE: We recognize that customer service is our highest priority. We are
committed to providing caring, competent, and professional police service.

INTEGRITY: We believe integrity is character in action. We are morally and ethically
aware, resolute, and above reproach at all times, regardless of our duty status.

RESPECT: We must respect ourselves, our peers, those we serve, the sanctity of the
law, and the institution that is the San Andreas State Police.

TRUST: We must solemnly value the trust that has been placed in us by those we are
sworn to serve, and must be committed to holding ourselves to a higher standard of
accountability to continually earn their respect, each and every day.

COURAGE: We recognize that “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the
mastery of it.” We stand firm in the face of danger, and will confront all threats to
the safety and security of our communities with intelligence and vigor.

DUTY: We do not swerve from the path of our obligations, nor do we depart from
standards of professional conduct. We obey the law and enforce it without any
consideration of class, color, creed, or condition.
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE SAN ANDREAS STATE POLICE
The San Andreas State Police (SASP) was created by an Act of the legislature signed
into law by President Louie P. It was the first uniformed police organization of its kind in
the Community.

With an original complement of only 12 members, the SASP soon proved its value by
controlling mob violence, patrolling farm sections, protecting game, and tracking down
criminals throughout the 45,000 square miles of the Commonwealth. From the outset,
the SASP established a reputation for fair, honest, and thorough service.

In 2017, the State Highway Patrol was created within the Department of Highways. The
State Highway Patrol was consolidated with the State Police in 2018, and became
known as the San Andreas Highway Patrol. In 2019, the name of the Department was
restored to the San Andreas State Police.

The legislated complement cap for the SASP is 19 sworn members. Currently, the
authorized funded complement of sworn members is 13. In addition, over 5 serve
in a variety of roles throughout the Department. The SASP has jurisdiction in all
political subdivisions within the Commonwealth. The SASP provides full-time or
part-time police service.