Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB)

Division of Professional Standards

Dedicated to preserving the public trust through impartial, rigorous administrative oversight, independent investigations of misconduct, and uncompromising ethical accountability.

EXECUTIVE COMMAND CLEARANCE

File Misconduct Report

Submit a formal sworn complaint regarding excessive force, unlawful search, discourtesy, or policy violations.

Open Complaint Form

Commend an Officer

Recognize exemplary courage, professionalism, and community assistance demonstrated by department personnel.

Submit Commendation

Track Complaint Status

Access real-time, encrypted procedural milestone updates for an active investigation using your Reference Number and PIN.

Track in My Request

Mission and Authority

Administrative Integrity

The Internal Affairs Bureau operates under direct executive mandate from the Sheriff of Los Santos County. The Bureau is charged with investigating all serious allegations of criminal conduct, excessive use of force, civil rights infringements, and major infractions of the Department Manual.

Impartiality & Transparency

Investigators within the Bureau maintain operational autonomy from patrol stations and specialized tactical details. Inquiries are conducted factually and impartially to exonerate falsely accused personnel and hold accountable any individual whose conduct falls below our code of ethics.

Investigation Lifecycle

How a complaint transitions from intake through independent adjudication and final command disposition.

Intake & Triage

Every complaint is logged into an encrypted record and assessed for jurisdiction and preliminary evidentiary merit.

Evidence & Records Collection

Investigators secure body-worn camera footage, radio transcripts, CAD logs, and medical records without deputy alteration.

Sworn Interviews

Comprehensive recorded interviews are conducted with witnesses, the reporting civilian, and subject personnel.

Supervisory Review & Finding

The investigative file is analyzed against department manual regulations to reach a formal evidentiary finding.

Command Disposition

Sustained violations are forwarded to the Sheriff and Executive Command for mandatory disciplinary or corrective action.

Evidentiary Classifications & Findings

Unfounded

The investigation clearly established that the alleged acts did not occur.

Exonerated

The alleged incident occurred, but deputy actions were lawful, justified, and within policy.

Not Sustained

Insufficient evidence exists to clearly prove or disprove the allegation.

Sustained

The investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to clearly prove the allegation.

Complainant Protections & Legal Assurances

Under County Ordinance and Department Regulations:

Protection Against Retaliation: Any retaliatory act by department personnel against a complainant or witness constitutes a severe felony violation and warrants immediate suspension.
Confidentiality: Identity records are maintained in restricted repositories accessible solely to assigned investigators and the Bureau Chief.
Right to Notification: You will be notified in writing regarding the progress and final disposition findings of your complaint case.