Main category for all LCSO courses

1. LCSO New Deputy Training

Welcome to the LCSO New Deputy Training Program. This course is designed to prepare probationary deputies (“probies”) for their role within the Los Santos County Sheriff’s Office.

Through this training, you will:

  • Learn the fundamental policies, procedures, and expectations of the department.

  • Gain practical knowledge of patrol operations, radio use, report writing, and community interaction.

  • Develop the skills necessary to operate effectively and professionally in the field.

Successful completion of this training is required to progress within the department and ensures consistency, accountability, and readiness for service.

2. Practical Training

Overview
This course transitions probationary deputies from controlled practical drills to supervised field application. Training emphasizes safe operations, sound judgment, and strict adherence to department policy, culminating in an FTO-supervised ride-along evaluation.

Practical Training (Controlled Environments)

  • EVOC & Tactics: Emergency Vehicle Operations Course driving, defensive tactics, de-escalation, arrest procedures, and scenario-based roleplay.

  • Medical Competency: Proficiency in CPR, bleeding control, and other basic lifesaving measures is required.

  • Coaching & Correction: Trainers closely monitor performance, deliver prompt, constructive feedback, and correct errors immediately to prevent bad habits.

Field Phase (Ride-Alongs)

  • Structure: Probationary deputies operate under direct FTO supervision to apply classroom and practical skills in real patrol scenarios.

  • Duration: Each ride-along lasts no less than 25 minutes; FTOs may extend sessions as needed for exposure and evaluation.

  • Evaluation Focus: Technical skills (radio usage, report writing), judgment, officer presence, decision-making, and policy adherence.

Completion & Advancement
Promotion to full Deputy status is considered only after the probationary deputy demonstrates consistent, competent performance across all evaluated areas in both practical training and field ride-alongs.

Learning Objectives
By course end, probationary deputies will be able to:

  1. Safely operate an emergency vehicle and apply defensive tactics and de-escalation appropriately.

  2. Execute arrest procedures lawfully and professionally in scenario-based contexts.

  3. Perform CPR, bleeding control, and other BLS interventions to standard.

  4. Communicate effectively over the radio, produce accurate reports, and make sound, policy-aligned decisions in the field.