Frustrations and reform: Interim LSPD Chief Christopher Wallace opens up about the San Andreas Law Enforcement Council

Interim Los Santos Police Chief Christopher Wallace shares his growing concerns about the San Andreas Law Enforcement Council (SALEC), a body tasked with overseeing regional law enforcement efforts. Wallace discusses how the council's limitations are impacting police operations, community trust, and the future of law enforcement in San Andreas.

During a one-on-one interview with Chief Wallace, he explained his frustrations and concerns with SALEC and how they impact the community he serves.

“This isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve dealt with SALEC and similar groups for years. They promise change, better funding, and more resources for departments. Each time, they fail us,” Wallace said.

The interim chief has requested more funding through grants offered by SALEC.

“We’ve asked for months and have received no response. Our fleet is aging out, and we can’t continue to hold these cars together with glue and wishes,” he said.

According to city records, the police department's annual budget is $3 billion, which is approximately $500 million lower than in years past.

“Just the other day, one of my patrol officers was found unconscious in his car. According to the preliminary investigation, it was a result of a faulty air conditioning system and leaking exhaust that filled the car's cabin,” said Wallace.

This was a horrific and avoidable incident, had SALEC provided funding to the department for fleet modernization.

“SALEC’s inability to take action is resulting in delayed response times and officer burnout,” exclaimed the interim chief.

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An officer with the Los Santos Police Department had to be extricated from their patrol car by San Andreas Fire and EMS late Thursday after becoming unresponsive and trapped inside the vehicle. The incident unfolded when communications dispatchers and fellow officers tried to reach the involved officer over their two-way

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Wallace’s frustration has continued to grow after months of uncertainty for the department as they try to find a permanent chief.

Sources from SALEC tell Weazel News that law enforcement agencies throughout the state have seen an increase in terminations as a result of lowered hiring standards in an effort to fill vacancies.

“They watered down the process and were surprised when the turnover increased,” said a spokesperson from the San Andreas Law Enforcement Foundation.

The interim chief has held his position since early 2024 and has been vocal at SALEC meetings, which have shifted from in-person to phone conferences.

“It’s clear that SALEC is prioritizing other things,” Wallace said during our interview