> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dpssop.equinoxroleplay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 2.2 - Department Rank Structure & Duties

> Department rank structures and general duties across LSPD, SAST, and inactive BCSO.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Rank titles differ by department, but responsibilities generally follow Administration → Command → Supervision → Line Personnel → Probationary. **BCSO is currently inactive**; its structure is retained for future reopening and creates no active assignments.

> [tab] LSPD
>
> ### Chief of Police — Administration / High Command
>
> Sets departmental direction, approves major policy, and oversees operations and command staff.
>
> ### Assistant Chief of Police — Administration / High Command
>
> Oversees day-to-day operations, administration, and standards.
>
> ### Captain — High Command
>
> Oversees major operations, watch leadership, and division performance.
>
> ### Lieutenant — Command
>
> Manages Sergeants, shift operations, and policy implementation.
>
> ### Sergeant — Supervisor
>
> Primary patrol supervisor for scene coordination, mentorship, discipline initiation, and resource management.
>
> ### Corporal — Supervisor-in-Training
>
> Supports routine supervisory requests and escalates major matters to Sergeants or higher. Authority depends on current appointment or specific designation.
>
> ### Senior Police Officer — Senior Line Personnel
>
> Assists with mentorship and scene organization, without formal supervisory authority unless designated.
>
> ### Police Officer — Line Personnel
>
> Performs patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and calls for service.
>
> ### Probationary Officer / Cadet — Probationary
>
> Subject to applicable academy, field-training, and independent-duty restrictions.

> [tab] SAST
>
> ### Commander — Administration / High Command
>
> Oversees State Police operations and strategic direction.
>
> ### Major — Administration / High Command
>
> Oversees day-to-day operations, administration, and readiness.
>
> ### Captain — Command / High Command
>
> Oversees troop operations, specialty programs, and watch leadership.
>
> ### Lieutenant — Command
>
> Manages supervisors and operational compliance.
>
> ### Sergeant — Supervisor
>
> Primary field supervisor and scene coordinator.
>
> ### Corporal — Supervisor-in-Training
>
> Supports supervisory responsibilities and escalates complex matters.
>
> ### Trooper — Line Personnel
>
> Conducts assigned patrol, traffic enforcement, interdiction, and statewide support duties.

> [tab] BCSO — Inactive
>
> ### Sheriff — Administration / High Command
>
> Executive oversight of the Sheriff's Office when activated.
>
> ### Undersheriff — Administration / High Command
>
> Administrative and operational oversight when activated.
>
> ### Deputy Captain — High Command
>
> Watch leadership and division oversight when activated.
>
> ### Deputy Lieutenant — Command
>
> Supervisory management when activated.
>
> ### Deputy Sergeant — Supervisor
>
> Patrol supervision when activated.
>
> ### Deputy Corporal — Supervisor-in-Training
>
> Supports supervisors when activated.
>
> ### Senior Deputy — Senior Line Personnel
>
> Mentorship and scene support when activated.
>
> ### Deputy — Line Personnel
>
> County patrol duties when activated.
>
> ### Probationary Deputy — Probationary
>
> Subject to approved field training when activated.

> [!NOTE]
>
> The rank descriptions are general duties, not a separate authorization to deploy specialized equipment or override an incident commander. Consult Section 2.3 and the relevant specialized policies.


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