201 - GENERAL RADIO COMMUNICATION
201 - GENERAL RADIO COMMUNICATION
All on-duty personnel shall monitor the appropriate frequency while conducting their duties.
Frequency Assignments:
Frequency 400 (SECURITY Base): Primary channel for all private security agencies.
Frequency 401 (SIMPLEX): Radio-to-radio communication for informal or scene-specific coordination.
Frequency 410 (GOV-SECURITY Base): Restricted to Government-owned agencies only.
Frequency 411 (GOV-SIMPLEX): Radio-to-radio communication for Government-owned agencies only.
Frequency 100 (POLICE Base): This channel shall only be joined when immediate danger or an active crime is occurring.
201.011 SECURITY BASE PROTOCOL All uniformed security guards conducting basic patrol shall monitor the base security frequency. Guards are responsible for keeping broadcasts relevant to security operations. Use Department Radio Terminology and keep transmissions as concise as possible.
201.012 SIMPLEX PROTOCOL Simplex is used for less formal, direct communication on a scene. Guards should request another unit to move to SIMPLEX for a quick conversation before returning to the primary SECURITY Base frequency.
201.014 LAW ENFORCEMENT CHANNEL Only government agencies (NOOSE, LSIAPD, LSPRD, LSSD) may join the police frequency, and only when necessary. Callouts must be professional. Abuse of the police frequency may lead to employment removal.
Note: Members part of the Law Enforcement Faction may stay in the LAW ENFORCEMENT FREQUENCY. While on-duty as Government-owned agency
201.02 - RADIO UNIT DESIGNATION.
Security's Responsibility Guards shall begin each transmission by stating their unique unit designation.
201.21 FIELD UNIT DESIGNATIONS
Patrol Units: Identified by their department letter(s) followed by a 2-digit number. Numbers ending in “0” are strictly reserved for Supervisors.
Naming Note: Do not include a "0" before a single-digit number. Correct: MW7. Incorrect: MW07.
CIT Note: Need to utilize a 3-digitnumber that always has to start with the number "2" (e.g., G6221)
Supervisor Note: Any callsign ending in "0" (e.g., G620 or G6220) indicates a Supervisory unit.
201.23 PRIVATE AGENCY PREFIXES
Gruppe Sechs Security: G6
Merryweather Security: MW (PMC for Naval Port units)
Bobcat Security: BS
Chuff Security Cooperation: C
Securoserv Security: SS (Mall Security) or SP (Safety Patrol)
Lock & Load Security: LL
Generic Security: SEC
201.024 GOVERNMENT AGENCY PREFIXES
NOOSE TSS: 1##TSS
LSIAPD Security: 50SEC
LSPRD Security: 3SEC
201.025 GOVERNMENT SERVICE LETTERS These letters are added to the callsign for specialized government roles:
R: Recruiting Unit
B: Bicycle Detail
FB: Foot Beat Unit
H: Specialized Field Unit
Z: Special Detail
Guards shall use the following radio codes to describe particular situations and field unit activities.
201.31 RADIO CODES
Code Alpha: A request for units to meet at a specific location for an incident debrief.
Code Sam: A request for a unit with a Beanbag Shotgun.
Code Sam-40: A request for a unit with a 40mm Less-Lethal Launcher.
Code Tom: A request for a unit equipped with a TASER.
Code One: A unit is not acknowledging radio transmissions. Supervisors must immediately attempt to locate Code One units
Note: supervisor only code
Code Amber: An urgent situation requiring immediate response. Guards must obey traffic laws but utilize amber lighting.
Note: Refure to "San Andreas - Vehicle Code - VEH / (1)44. Possession and Use of Amber Lighting"
Code Four: The incident is under control and no further assistance is required.
On Scene: Used when starting a field investigation (e.g., Ped Stop or Property Owner Call).
Unavailable: Reporting the unit as temporarily out-of-service.
201.32 RADIO PHONETIC TERMINOLOGY
Guards shall use the NATO Phonetic Alphabet when transmitting license plates, subject names, or unit callsign suffixes to ensure there is no confusion between similar-sounding letters (such as 'B' and 'D').
A - ALPHA
B - BRAVO
C - CHARLIE
D - DELTA
E - ECHO
F - FOXTROT
G - GOLF
H - HOTEL
I - INDIA
J - JULIETT
K - KILO
L - LIMA
M - MIKE
N - NOVEMBER
O - OSCAR
P - PAPA
Q - QUEBEC
R - ROMEO
S - SIERRA
T - TANGO
U - UNIFORM
V - VICTOR
W - WHISKEY
X - X-RAY
Y - YANKEE
Z - ZULU
Each security company or department typically has its own specific protocol for going on duty. In this section, we will guide you on how to properly go on duty for each department or agency.
Private Security Commands:
Gruppe Sechs: /onduty g6 G6##
Merryweather: /onduty mw MW##
Bobcat: /onduty bs BS##
Chuff Security: /onduty chuff C##
Lock & Load: /onduty LL LL##
SecuroServ: /onduty securo SS## (Mall Security) or SP## (Safety Patrol)
Government Security Commands:
NOOSE TSS: /onduty noose 1##TSS
LSIAPD: /onduty lsiapd 50SEC##
LSPRD: /onduty lsprd 3SEC##
These commands allow personnel to go on duty with their respective departments or agencies by specifying the appropriate code or designation. If you need any more information or have specific questions about these security companies or agencies, feel free to ask.