Being a good cop means you need to know how to stop a crime from happening in The Precinct. There are three main types of crimes in the game; on-foot, possession, and vehicles. Other than these crimes we have Crime Sprees, and Historical Crimes.
Each crime requires a certain approach that gets the best results. In this guide, we will go through every crime and how to stop it with the right approach.
Stopping On-foot Crimes in The Precinct
| Crime | Authorized Force | Mandatory Actions | Additional Actions | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littering | No Force | Issue Fine | Check ID Search offender | Approach the individual, request their ID, conduct a search if necessary, and issue a fine. |
| Graffiti Vandalism | No Force | Issue Fine | Check ID Search offender | Approach the suspect, verify their ID, perform a search, then issue a fine. |
| Drug Deal | Restraining Force | Search Suspects Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Restrain suspects | Instruct suspects to surrender, restrain them, use force if they resist, conduct a search, proceed with the arrest, and arrange for transport via escort or escort unit. |
| Burglary | Non-lethal Force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Search suspects Restrain suspects | Command suspects to surrender, restrain if needed, apply force if they resist, search them, arrest, and coordinate escort or call in a unit. |
| Aggravated Burglary | Non-lethal Force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Restrain suspects Search suspects | Order surrender, restrain the suspect, apply force if necessary, perform a search, arrest, and escort or request backup for transport. |
| Assault / Aggravated Assault | Non-lethal Force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Search suspects Restrain suspects Cover body | Instruct the suspect to surrender, restrain them (using force if needed), conduct a search, cover the victim’s body if deceased, arrest the suspect, and organize transport. |
| Assault with a deadly weapon | Lethal Force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Restrain suspects Search suspects Cover body | Command surrender, restrain the suspect, use force or neutralize if required, perform a search, arrest, and arrange escort. |
| Murder | Lethal Force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Restrain suspect Search suspect | Order the suspect to surrender, restrain with force or neutralize if necessary, search them, proceed with arrest, and call or provide escort. |
| Attacking an officer (Lethal) | Lethal Force | Restrain suspect Arrest Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Search suspect Neutralize suspect | Demand surrender, restrain or neutralize the suspect if needed, conduct a search, arrest, and coordinate an escort. |
| Attacking an officer (Non-lethal) | Non-lethal force | Restrain suspect Arrest Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Search suspect | Order surrender, restrain (using force if necessary), search the suspect, arrest them, and ensure they are escorted. |
| Evading arrest | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Search suspect | Restrain the individual, apply force if required, arrest, and escort or call for backup. |
| Gang Vs Gang | Lethal Force | Restrain suspects Arrest Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Search suspects | Order all involved suspects to surrender, restrain each one (using force or lethal measures as needed), conduct searches, make arrests, and coordinate transport for all. |
| Mugging | Restraining force | Search Suspect Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Search suspect | Command the suspect to surrender, restrain with force if needed, perform a search, arrest the suspect, and escort or call in a unit. |
| Street fight | Non-lethal force | Arrest Escort / Call Escort Unit | Check ID Search suspects Restrain suspects Cover body | Order all participants to surrender, restrain each individual (with force if necessary), perform searches, cover any deceased victim’s body, make arrests, and escort all suspects. |
Stopping Vehicle Crimes in The Precinct
| Crime | Authorized Force | Mandatory Actions | Additional Actions | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Violation | No force | Issue fine | – | – |
| Speeding | No force | Check ID Issue a fine | Ask the offender to exit the vehicle Perform a Breathalyzer test Search offender Search vehicle | Ask the offender to exit the vehicle Verify their ID Administer a Breathalyzer test If the offender displays suspicious behavior, conduct a search of both the individual and the vehicle If the Breathalyzer test is positive, search the individual and the vehicle Arrest the offender if intoxicated or if illegal items are found If arrest is not necessary, proceed with issuing a fine |
| Driving under the influence (DUI) | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Search suspect | Restrain the suspect Use force if resistance is met Arrest the suspect Escort them or request an escort unit |
| Stolen Vehicle | Restraining force | Remove the suspect from the vehicle Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Ask the driver to exit the vehicle Check ID Resolve incident | Command the suspect to surrender Remove them from the vehicle Restrain as needed If necessary, apply force to restrain Search the suspect Arrest them Escort or request an escort unit |
| Carjacking | Restraining force | Remove the suspect from the vehicle Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Perform a Breathalyzer test Search suspect Search vehicle | Instruct the suspect to surrender Remove them from the vehicle Apply restraints Use force if they resist Conduct a full search Arrest the suspect Escort or call for escort |
| Vehicle Accident | Restraining force | Ask the driver to exit the vehicle Check ID Resolve incident | Perform a Breathalyzer test Search driver Search vehicle Cover body Issue fine Arrest driver | Request the driver’s ID If alcohol is suspected, conduct a Breathalyzer test If suspicious behavior is observed, search both the driver and the vehicle Arrest if intoxicated or if illegal items are found Escort or request an escort unit If no arrest is needed, issue a fine |
| Vehicular Homicide | Non-lethal force | Arrest the suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Remove the suspect from the vehicle Check ID Search suspect Search vehicle | Order the suspect to surrender Remove them from the vehicle Apply restraints Use force if necessary Conduct a search of the suspect and vehicle Arrest and escort the suspect or call for an escort unit |
| Hit and Run | Non-lethal force | Remove the suspect from the vehicle Arrest the suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Perform a Breathalyzer test on the suspect Search the suspect and the vehicle | Instruct the suspect to surrender Remove them from the vehicle Restrain as needed Use force if required Conduct a thorough search Arrest and escort or call for escort |
| Evading Arrest | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID Search suspect | Restrain the suspect Use force if resistance occurs Arrest and escort the suspect or request an escort unit |
Stopping Possession Crimes in The Precinct
| Crime | Authorized Force | Mandatory Actions | Additional Actions | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of counterfeit money | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID | Secure and restrain the suspect Apply force if they resist Proceed with arrest Escort the suspect or request an escort unit |
| Possession of an illegal weapon | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID | Detain and restrain the suspect Use appropriate force if required Make the arrest Escort the suspect or summon an escort unit |
| Possession of Narcotics | Restraining force | Restrain suspect Arrest suspect Escort / Call escort unit | Check ID | Physically restrain the suspect Apply force if the suspect is uncooperative Place the suspect under arrest Escort them or call for an escort unit |
| Possession of counterfeit goods | Restraining force | Issue fine | Check ID | Conduct a search of the suspect or their vehicle If counterfeit items are confirmed, issue a fine |
The two remaining crimes are Crime spree and Historical crime which is basically if a person has a prior with an arrest warrant.
- Crime Spree: Callout Panel will display what crimes are committed during a spree.
- Historical Crime: When Checking an ID during a stop if the person has existing arrest warrant, you need to restrain, do a search, and if needed arrest them.
It is best to do additional actions in most cases to earn extra XP.
