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:''For information about how the LVPD pursuit the player, see [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|here]].''
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|leader = Unknown
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[[Image:LVPDcop-GTASA.jpg|thumb|120px|An LVPD police officer in GTA San Andreas.]]
The '''Las Venturas Police Department''' ('''LVPD''') is the law enforcement agency in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], servicing the city of [[Las Venturas]], and is a branch of the agency responsible for the entire state of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]; the [[San Andreas Police Department]]. It is the second largest law enforcement structure in the entire state of San Andreas.
The '''Las Venturas Police Department''' ('''LVPD''') is the law enforcement agency in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], servicing the city of [[Las Venturas]], and is a branch of the agency responsible for the entire state of [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]]; the [[San Andreas Police Department]]. It is the largest law enforcement structure in the entire state of San Andreas.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The LVPD's [[Las Venturas Police Headquarters|headquarters]] is located in the northeast of the city, in the [[Roca Escalante]] district and is where the player will re-spawn after being arrested anywhere within Las Venturas city limits.
The LVPD's [[Las Venturas Police Headquarters|headquarters]] is located in the northeast of the city, in the [[Roca Escalante]] district and is where the player will re-spawn after being arrested anywhere within Las Venturas city limits.
LVPD officers wear uniforms consisting of a light khaki shirt and light khaki pants. These officers carry a [[Nightstick]] and a [[Pistol]], and when the player reaches a 4 star [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|wanted level]] an LVPD officer will carry a [[Shotgun]]. They mostly travel in pairs inside a [[Police Car]] and many officers walk the streets of [[Las Venturas]].
LVPD officers wear uniforms consisting of a light khaki shirt and light khaki pants. These officers carry a [[Nightstick]] and a [[Pistol]], and when the player reaches a 4 star [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|wanted level]] an LVPD officer will carry a [[Shotgun]]. They mostly travel in pairs inside a [[Police Car]] and many officers walk the streets of [[Las Venturas]].


The LVPD is modeled after the [[wp:Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department|Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department]]. The primary means of transportation for officers in Las Venturas is the [[Police Car]]. Interestingly, the police car in Las Venturas is unique, being based on a singular platform not used for any other vehicles in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The police cars in [[Los Santos]] and [[San Fierro]] are based on the [[Premier]], a common civilian vehicle inspired by an early-mid 90's [[wp:Chevrolet Caprice|Chevrolet Caprice]], while the LVPD cruiser resembles a late 80's Caprice. The police station is accessible and contains three weapons inside: a [[Pump Action Shotgun|Shotgun]], [[Pistol]] and a [[Nightstick]], as well as a [[Body Armor]]. The police parking lot has two floors, with the bottom floor contains a glitch. Another mechanical garage door on the right hand side of the station leads to the underground parking lot.
The LVPD is modeled after the [[:wp:Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department|Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department]]. The primary means of transportation for officers in Las Venturas is the [[Police Car]]. Interestingly, the police car in Las Venturas is unique, being based on a singular platform not used for any other vehicles in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The police cars in [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] and [[San Fierro]] are based on the [[Premier]], a common civilian vehicle inspired by an early-mid 90's [[wp:Chevrolet Caprice|Chevrolet Caprice]], while the LVPD cruiser resembles a late 80's Caprice. The police station is accessible and contains three weapons inside: a [[Pump Action Shotgun|Shotgun]], [[Pistol]] and a [[Nightstick]], as well as a [[Body Armor]]. The police parking lot has two floors, with the bottom floor contains a glitch. Another mechanical garage door on the right hand side of the station leads to the underground parking lot.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Las Venturas Police Department seal is the same seal that the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|Liberty City Police Department]] use, and the motto is the same as well - ''Taking the Law into Our own Hands.''
* The Las Venturas Police Department seal is the same seal that the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|Liberty City Police Department]] use, and the motto is the same as well - ''Taking the Law into Our own Hands.''
* LVPD officers appear to be the only police department in [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]] that do not take part in police brutality.
* LVPD officers appear to be the only police department in [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]] that do not take part in police brutality, which might be a reference to the fact on recent brutality reports of various Bay Area and LA Police departments.
* Sometimes, in the underground parking garage, the player can find a [[Rhino]], an [[FBI Rancher]], a [[Hotring Racer]], and a [[Ranger]].
* Sometimes, in the underground parking garage, the player can find a [[Rhino]], an [[FBI Rancher]], a [[Hotring Racer]], a [[Dumper]] or a [[Ranger]]. On very rare occasions, it is even possible to find a [[Rustler]], a [[Leviathan]], or a [[Hydra]], even though there is no way out.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Police-GTASA-LVPD-front.jpg|LVPD "Police" cruiser, GTA San Andreas.
File:LasVenturasPoliceHeadquarters-GTASA-exterior.jpg|The [[Las Venturas Police Headquarters|Las Venturas Police Department headquarters]] in [[Roca Escalante]], [[Las Venturas]], GTA San Andreas.
LVPDHQ-GTASA.jpg|The [[Las Venturas Police Headquarters|Las Venturas Police Department headquarters]] in [[Roca Escalante]], [[Las Venturas]], GTA San Andreas.
File:LVPDcop-GTASA.jpg|An LVPD police officer in GTA San Andreas.
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</gallery>
</center>
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[San Andreas Police Department]]
*[[San Andreas Police Department]]
*[[Los Santos Police Department]]
*[[LSPD in GTA III Era]]
*[[LSPD in GTA V]]
*[[San Fierro Police Department]]
*[[San Fierro Police Department]]
*[[Rural Police]]
*[[Rural Police]]
*[[LCPD in GTA IV Era]]
*[[LCPD in GTA 1]]
*[[VCPD in GTA 1]]
*[[VCPD in GTA III Era]]]]
*[[LCPD in GTA III Era]]


*[[Country/Desert Police]]
*[[Police Bikers]]
*[[LCPD in GTA III Era]]
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Latest revision as of 22:38, 29 November 2012

For information about how the LVPD pursue the player, see here.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Las Venturas Police Department
LVPD "Police" cruiser, GTA San Andreas.
Games: GTA San Andreas
Locations: San Andreas
Leader: Unknown
Type: Law Enforcement Agency
Enemies: Carl Johnson
Leone Family
Sindacco Family
Forelli Family
San Fierro Triads
Criminals
Affiliations: San Andreas Police Department
FBI
SWAT
Vehicles: Police Car
Police Maverick
HPV-1000
Weapons: Pistol
Pump-Action Shotgun
Nightstick
Businesses: Law Enforcement
Members: Unnamed Motor Officers
Dozens of street cops

The Las Venturas Police Department (LVPD) is the law enforcement agency in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, servicing the city of Las Venturas, and is a branch of the agency responsible for the entire state of San Andreas; the San Andreas Police Department. It is the second largest law enforcement structure in the entire state of San Andreas.

Description

The LVPD's headquarters is located in the northeast of the city, in the Roca Escalante district and is where the player will re-spawn after being arrested anywhere within Las Venturas city limits. LVPD officers wear uniforms consisting of a light khaki shirt and light khaki pants. These officers carry a Nightstick and a Pistol, and when the player reaches a 4 star wanted level an LVPD officer will carry a Shotgun. They mostly travel in pairs inside a Police Car and many officers walk the streets of Las Venturas.

The LVPD is modeled after the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The primary means of transportation for officers in Las Venturas is the Police Car. Interestingly, the police car in Las Venturas is unique, being based on a singular platform not used for any other vehicles in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The police cars in Los Santos and San Fierro are based on the Premier, a common civilian vehicle inspired by an early-mid 90's Chevrolet Caprice, while the LVPD cruiser resembles a late 80's Caprice. The police station is accessible and contains three weapons inside: a Shotgun, Pistol and a Nightstick, as well as a Body Armor. The police parking lot has two floors, with the bottom floor contains a glitch. Another mechanical garage door on the right hand side of the station leads to the underground parking lot.

Trivia

  • The Las Venturas Police Department seal is the same seal that the Liberty City Police Department use, and the motto is the same as well - Taking the Law into Our own Hands.
  • LVPD officers appear to be the only police department in San Andreas that do not take part in police brutality, which might be a reference to the fact on recent brutality reports of various Bay Area and LA Police departments.
  • Sometimes, in the underground parking garage, the player can find a Rhino, an FBI Rancher, a Hotring Racer, a Dumper or a Ranger. On very rare occasions, it is even possible to find a Rustler, a Leviathan, or a Hydra, even though there is no way out.

Gallery

See also