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Once the player has a Wanted Level, [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] officers give chase and attempt to [[Busted|arrest]] the player; if caught, the player is transported to the nearest [[LCPD in GTA IV Era#Police Stations|police station]] and released a few hours later after a fine (10% of the player's current cash balance) and the confiscation of all [[Weapons in GTA IV |weapons]]. | Once the player has a Wanted Level, [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] officers give chase and attempt to [[Busted|arrest]] the player; if caught, the player is transported to the nearest [[LCPD in GTA IV Era#Police Stations|police station]] and released a few hours later after a fine (10% of the player's current cash balance) and the confiscation of all [[Weapons in GTA IV |weapons]]. | ||
Police officers can arrest the player by holding them at gunpoint — if the player is in a vehicle, the protagonist surrenders immediately; if on foot, the player can resist arrest by running away and/or fighting back, | Police officers can arrest the player by holding them at gunpoint — if the player is in a vehicle, the protagonist surrenders immediately; if on foot, the player can resist arrest by running away and/or fighting back; however, this immediately escalates a one-star wanted level to two-stars (three if the player wounds or kills the officer with a firearm) and causes the officer to open fire, a risky endeavor at close range. If the player is at low health and evading the wanted level is not likely, it is better for the player to get wasted rather than busted as the player retains his weapons if sent to a hospital. | ||
As the player's Wanted Level increases, law enforcement spends less energy trying to arrest the player and more trying to kill the player at all costs. As such, it is almost impossible to get arrested at a Wanted Level of three stars or higher, although police will attempt vehicular arrests if the opportunity arises. | As the player's Wanted Level increases, law enforcement spends less energy trying to arrest the player and more trying to kill the player at all costs. As such, it is almost impossible to get arrested at a Wanted Level of three stars or higher, although police will attempt vehicular arrests if the opportunity arises. | ||
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===Safehouse=== | ===Safehouse=== | ||
Like previous games, if the player can | Like previous games, if the player can access a [[Safehouses in GTA IV|safehouse]], the player can then use the bed to access the save function, dropping any wanted level in the process. This will, as usual, advance time six hours if the player decides to save the game, and cannot be used to achieve the Walk Free [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievement]]. | ||
===Character | ===Character assistance=== | ||
During gameplay, the player meets two characters who may help the player reduce a wanted level. [[Kiki Jenkins]], a datable character who can be met on [[Love-meet.net]], is a lawyer whose influence with the District Attorney may be used to reduce a wanted level up to three stars once her 'like' statistic reaches 70%. Following [[Blood Brothers]], it is possible to have [[Francis McReary]] lower one's wanted level if | During gameplay, the player meets two characters who may help the player reduce a wanted level. [[Kiki Jenkins]], a datable character who can be met on [[Love-meet.net]], is a lawyer whose influence with the District Attorney may be used to reduce a wanted level up to three stars once her 'like' statistic reaches 70%. Following [[Blood Brothers]], it is possible to have [[Francis McReary]] lower one's wanted level if the player chooses to spare him. Both of these characters' abilities are not available during some missions, with Francis' ability removed after the [[Endings in GTA IV|final]] [[Out of Commission|storyline]] [[A Revenger's Tragedy|mission]]. | ||
==Police behavior== | ==Police behavior== | ||
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:*Attacking a police officer unarmed or with a melee weapon | :*Attacking a police officer unarmed or with a melee weapon | ||
:*Running into or pushing down a police officer | :*Running into or pushing down a police officer repeatedly | ||
:*Attacking and/or killing a civilian (explosions may result in higher levels) | :*Attacking and/or killing a civilian (explosions may result in higher levels) | ||
:*Damaging or destroying a vehicle (explosions may result in higher levels) | :*Damaging or destroying a vehicle (explosions may result in higher levels) | ||
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Two wanted stars are attained by: | Two wanted stars are attained by: | ||
:*Attacking a police officer with a firearm or explosives (wounding an officer leads to three stars) | :*Attacking a police officer with a firearm or explosives (wounding or killing an officer leads to three stars) | ||
:*Aiming any weapon at a police officer | :*Aiming any weapon at a police officer | ||
:*Repeated physical assault of a police officer | :*Repeated physical assault of a police officer | ||
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:*Hovering over the runway area at [[Francis International Airport]], or the grounds of the [[Civilization Committee]] complex, in a helicopter | :*Hovering over the runway area at [[Francis International Airport]], or the grounds of the [[Civilization Committee]] complex, in a helicopter | ||
:*Destroying a [[Securicar]] or [[Police Stockade]] with firearms or explosives | :*Destroying a [[Securicar]] or [[Police Stockade]] with firearms or explosives | ||
:*Stealing certain cars for Brucie's [[Exotic Exports]] | :*Stealing certain cars for Brucie's [[Exotic Exports]] | ||
:*In TBoGT, Punching someone with the explosive punches cheat enabled | :*In TBoGT, Punching someone with the explosive punches cheat enabled | ||
===Three stars=== | ===Three stars=== | ||
At a three-star Wanted Level, police vehicles become more aggressive in their pursuit, attempting to pin the player's vehicle against buildings and run them off the road. [[NOOSE]] now begin to assist the LCPD in setting up roadblocks on main roads and bridges; they also send [[NOOSE Cruiser]]s and [[NOOSE Patriot]]s in pursuit of the player. NOOSE Patriots may attempt to ram the player from the front, putting the player and officer(s) inside at risk of [[Involuntary Ejection|a windshield ejection from their vehicle]]. Strong, fast vehicles are recommended | At a three-star Wanted Level, police vehicles become more aggressive in their pursuit, attempting to pin the player's vehicle against buildings and run them off the road. [[NOOSE]] now begin to assist the LCPD in setting up roadblocks on main roads and bridges; they also send [[NOOSE Cruiser]]s and [[NOOSE Patriot]]s in pursuit of the player. NOOSE Patriots may attempt to ram the player from the front, putting the player and officer(s) inside at risk of [[Involuntary Ejection|a windshield ejection from their vehicle]]. Strong, fast vehicles are recommended; motorcycles are not suggested, due to the aggressive driving of the police. Officers on foot now use [[Pump Action Shotgun]]s against the player. | ||
A [[Police Maverick|police helicopter]] is now called in, which can be heard on the radio as "Dispatch air unit from _______", The helicopter will shine a spotlight on the player at night and opening fire if officers on board get a clear shot. The helicopter, however, periodically breaks off from pursuit. The helicopter retreats if the player goes underground, stays inside a large structure for a long time, or kills both sharpshooters on board. In the Ballad of Gay Tony, sharpshooters are equipped with [[M249|Advanced Machine Guns]] instead of [[AR-15|Carbine Rifles]]. [[Predator|Police boats]] are dispatched if the player is in or near water. Like the Police Maverick, the Predator has a sharpshooter on board. The player is now unable to board the [[Subway in GTA IV|subway]]. | A [[Police Maverick|police helicopter]] is now called in, which can be heard on the radio as "Dispatch air unit from _______", The helicopter will shine a spotlight on the player at night and opening fire if officers on board get a clear shot. The helicopter, however, periodically breaks off from pursuit. The helicopter retreats if the player goes underground, stays inside a large structure for a long time, or kills both sharpshooters on board. In the Ballad of Gay Tony, sharpshooters are equipped with [[M249|Advanced Machine Guns]] instead of [[AR-15|Carbine Rifles]]. [[Predator|Police boats]] are dispatched if the player is in or near water. Like the Police Maverick, the Predator has a sharpshooter on board. The player is now unable to board the [[Subway in GTA IV|subway]]. | ||
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===Six stars=== | ===Six stars=== | ||
At six wanted stars, the [[Police Maverick]] is replaced with a second Annihilator, making escape from the search radius extremely difficult | At six wanted stars, the [[Police Maverick]] is replaced with a second Annihilator, making escape from the search radius extremely difficult. The search area is approximately the size of the [[East Island|Broker-Dukes island]] in Liberty City. More NOOSE Cruisers, Patriots, Enforcers and FIB Buffaloes pursue the player, with only a smattering of LCPD cruisers and patrol cars. The number of police patrols and police cruisers reduces so more FIB Buffaloes and NOOSE Enforcers can join the chase/shootout. Survival and escape is most difficult, and a very fast and/or durable vehicle is recommended. All law enforcement vehicles fire upon and ram the player relentlessly with very little regard for collateral damage. The player must not hang around too long in a busy area of the city, or else they will rapidly lose heath due to the rooftop snipers. On foot, the player must move and/or retaliate quickly to avoid being cut down by gunfire; however, fleeing is the better option when pitted against several officers. | ||
Six stars are attained by: | Six stars are attained by: | ||
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:*Continuing to retaliate against law enforcement | :*Continuing to retaliate against law enforcement | ||
:*Continuing to cause collateral damage | :*Continuing to cause collateral damage | ||
:*Crossing police barricades or flying/swimming into areas of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] that the player has not yet unlocked | :*Crossing or attacking police barricades or flying/swimming into areas of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] that the player has not yet unlocked | ||
==Achievements/Trophies== | ==Achievements/Trophies== | ||
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*If the protagonist is drunk and on foot with a one-star Wanted level, the police will merely follow him around, pointing their guns at him until he 'sobers up'. | *If the protagonist is drunk and on foot with a one-star Wanted level, the police will merely follow him around, pointing their guns at him until he 'sobers up'. | ||
*If an officer commandeers a vehicle in the player's parking space and the player uses the "Wanted Down" [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheat]], stealing the car back from the officer doesn't earn the player a Wanted rating. | *If an officer commandeers a vehicle in the player's parking space and the player uses the "Wanted Down" [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheat]], stealing the car back from the officer doesn't earn the player a Wanted rating. | ||
*If the player spawns a FIB Buffalo via cheat code 227-555-0100, it increases the likelihood of FIB agents appearing. | *If the player spawns a FIB Buffalo via cheat code 227-555-0100, it increases the likelihood of FIB agents appearing at higher wanted levels. | ||
*If the player shoots down an Annihilator or Police Maverick and wanted level is dropped, sometimes the burnt out wreck of helicopter remains with a police officer slumped over the controls inside, and upon ramming the wreck with a vehicle, the player weirdly attains 1 star, typically normal if a player rams into a police car, yet this glitch happens very rarely. | *If the player shoots down an Annihilator or Police Maverick and wanted level is dropped, sometimes the burnt out wreck of helicopter remains with a police officer slumped over the controls inside, and upon ramming the wreck with a vehicle, the player weirdly attains 1 star, typically normal if a player rams into a police car, yet this glitch happens very rarely. | ||
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
===Escaping the search radius=== | ===Escaping the search radius=== | ||
* At higher levels, the best way to escape is to shoot down the police helicopters, and sneak into a Pay 'n' Spray before they respawn. Another good strategy is to enter the subway system with a vehicle ( | <!--Check the "Escaping" section to make sure your tip is not already mentioned there in some form.--> | ||
* At | * Run through alleys and narrow streets when on 1-2 star wanted level to give the cops the slip. | ||
* At higher levels, the best way to escape is to shoot down the police helicopters, and sneak into a Pay 'n' Spray before they respawn. Another good strategy is to enter the subway system with a vehicle (preferably a motorbike) and follow the underground routes until out of the search radius, but the player must be careful not to get lost in the system or getting hit by the oncoming Subway Trains, as getting hit by the Subway trains results in [[Wasted|instant death]]. | |||
* At lower wanted levels, steal a helicopter or a boat if near water as a means of escape. It is easier to escape via air or water than land. However, above 3 stars, the player is always visible if in a helicopter and [[Police Predator]]s will follow alongside if on water, making it impossible to escape this way. | |||
* [[Stunt Jump|Stunt jumping]] gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as wanted level radius, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | * [[Stunt Jump|Stunt jumping]] gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as wanted level radius, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | ||
* The player can listen to the police radio while being chased; it will indicate which vehicles the police are sending after the protagonist. The "dispatched from [location]" gives the general spawning point for police vehicles. Some are: "Dispatch X (number of police units, usually 2-6) units from __", "Dispatch Air Unit from __", "Dispatch FIB team from __" and "Dispatch NOOSE team from __". | * The player can listen to the police radio while being chased; it will indicate which vehicles the police are sending after the protagonist. The "dispatched from [location]" gives the general spawning point for police vehicles. Some are: "Dispatch X (number of police units, usually 2-6) units from __", "Dispatch Air Unit from __", "Dispatch FIB team from __" and "Dispatch NOOSE team from __". | ||
* To save money, only use the Pay 'n' Spray at a wanted level of at least 3 stars, as the player can easily to escape 1 and 2 star wanted levels (and occasionally 3 stars, depending on the location of the Police Maverick). | |||
*Learn the locations of police stations and other places cops on foot are often found, such as [[Subway in GTA IV|subway stations]] and [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era/New York Landmarks|landmark areas]], and avoid these areas whenever possible. | |||
* To save money, only use the Pay 'n' Spray | |||
*Learn the locations of police stations and other places cops on foot are often found | |||
===Fighting the | ===Fighting the police=== | ||
*Whenever possible, attain headshots for instant kills. | |||
*At lower levels, prioritize escaping from or killing officers with shotguns, as they can kill a player with 1-2 shots at close range. | *At lower levels, prioritize escaping from or killing officers with shotguns, as they can kill a player with 1-2 shots at close range. | ||
*Avoid getting stuck into open, dead end alleyways, as that allows the police to easily finish off the player. | *Avoid getting stuck into open, dead end alleyways, as that allows the police to easily finish off the player. | ||
*If | *If the player must engage the police, especially during a mission, it is recommended to engage them with either the [[M16|Carbine Rifle]] (long range), the [[AK-47|Assault Rifle]] (medium-long range), the [[MP5|SMG]] (medium range), the [[Micro Uzi|Micro SMG]] (short-medium range), the [[Combat Shotgun]] (short range), or Grenades (area of effect). | ||
*When in a gunfight with the police, make full use of the cover system. Reluctance and refusal to use the cover system can result in the player getting wasted in a matter of seconds, due to the advanced weaponry of the [[NOOSE]] and the [[FIB]]. | *When in a gunfight with the police, make full use of the cover system. Reluctance and refusal to use the cover system can result in the player getting wasted in a matter of seconds, due to the advanced weaponry of the [[NOOSE]] and the [[FIB]]. | ||
*When fighting the police officers while using the cover system, unless using the shotgun, blindfire | *When fighting the police officers while using the cover system, unless using the shotgun, use blindfire and fire in bursts, not full auto. | ||
*Avoid trying to use pistols or | *Avoid trying to use pistols or the Pump Shotgun to engage the police. They fire at a slow rate, which carries the risk of the police swamping the player as soon as they take out a few officers. Never use sniper rifles to engage the police. | ||