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{{also|''For vehicles, see [[Police Car]] or [[SWAT Tank]]. For the police outfit, see [[Clothing in GTA Vice City]] and [[Clothing in GTA San Andreas]].''}} | |||
[[File:LCPD-GTAIV-artwork.jpg|thumb|140px|Police in GTA IV]] | [[File:LCPD-GTAIV-artwork.jpg|thumb|140px|Police in GTA IV]] | ||
[[File:VCPDcop-GTAVC.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A police officer in GTA Vice City.]] | |||
The '''police''' (also referred to as ''cops'', ''pigs'', ''babylon'' by Rastafarians, or ''heat'') are uniformed officers responsible for enforcing the law. They ensure public and social order, through the legitimized and restricted use of force. The police are present in all [[Grand Theft Auto]] games. | The '''police''' (also referred to as ''cops'', ''pigs'', ''babylon'' by Rastafarians, or ''heat'') are uniformed officers responsible for enforcing the law. They ensure public and social order, through the legitimized and restricted use of force. The police are present in all [[Grand Theft Auto]] games. | ||
The main role of the police in-game is to make crime difficult for the player - and to provide a reliable enemy and a challenge both in and out of missions. This theme is present throughout the entire series, although the exact details vary between games. | The main role of the police in-game is to make crime difficult for the player - and to provide a reliable enemy and a challenge both in and out of missions. This theme is present throughout the entire series, although the exact details vary between games. | ||
The police, (and all other forms of law enforcement in the Grand Theft Auto series), have been | The police, (and all other forms of law enforcement in the Grand Theft Auto series), have been portrayed as corrupt, lazy, reckless drivers, stupid, selfish, incompetent, and trigger-happy, although the levels of these vary greatly between each game. In the GTA III Era the police kill criminals regardless of the offence commited or other circumstances (such as gang affiliation). In the [[GTA IV Era]] the police generally attempt to arrest the criminal by pointing a gun at the suspect before putting handcuffs on, only using their gun in self defence. | ||
==Wanted Level== | ==Wanted Level== | ||
{{main|Wanted Level}} | {{main|Wanted Level}} | ||
The police work upon a [[Wanted Level|wanted level]] system against the player. If the player is noticed performing a crime, he may gain a Wanted Star (increasing his wanted level). More serious crimes will grant a higher wanted level. Police responses vary depending on the wanted level, ranging from foot chases to calling in the helicopter, [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] or even the [[Military|Army]]. | The police work upon a [[Wanted Level|wanted level]] system against the player. If the player is noticed performing a crime, he may gain a Wanted Star (increasing his wanted level). More serious crimes will grant a higher wanted level. Police responses vary depending on the wanted level, ranging from foot chases to calling in the helicopter, [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] or even the [[Military|Army]]. | ||
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==Online Multiplayer== | ==Online Multiplayer== | ||
[[File:PoliceMaverick-GTASA.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A [[Police Maverick]] | [[File:PoliceMaverick-GTASA-front.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A [[Police Maverick]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].]] | ||
In [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], the police in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] mode will not arrest the player, but will shoot at the player in an attempt to kill them, though they can still pull the player out of a car. At 4 stars the police send in an [[Annihilator]] with two NOOSE agents with assault rifles firing from the sides of the chopper. The police will arrive in cars containing two police officers. One will carry a [[Pistol]] while the other will (usually) carry a [[Pump Action Shotgun]], regardless of what guns are allowed in the online game. NOOSE agents arrive in NOOSE Enforcers only, as the [[NOOSE Cruiser]], the [[NOOSE Patriot]], and the [[FIB Buffalo]] only appear in Race and GTA Race multiplayer modes, albeit they are only used by the players. NOOSE agents are equipped mainly with Carbine Rifles and SMGs, but sometimes they have a Pump Shotgun and NOOSE agents will sometimes fall back to their pistol if they lose their weapon. The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FIB]] does not appear in multiplayer at all, and the Police Maverick also only appears in the Race and GTA Race modes. It is notable that Wanted Levels are usually cumulative if multiple players are riding in the same vehicle. When faced with multiple players with wanted levels, the police usually target the nearest player. The player can still use a [[Pay N Spray]] in multiplayer, though the same rules using them when police are nearby in single player apply to multiplayer as well. If the player is shot in a [[Deathmatch]], it will count as a death on purpose and will lose $100. | In [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], the police in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]] mode will not arrest the player, but will shoot at the player in an attempt to kill them, though they can still pull the player out of a car. At 4 stars the police send in an [[Annihilator]] with two NOOSE agents with assault rifles firing from the sides of the chopper. The police will arrive in cars containing two police officers. One will carry a [[Pistol]] while the other will (usually) carry a [[Pump Action Shotgun]], regardless of what guns are allowed in the online game. NOOSE agents arrive in NOOSE Enforcers only, as the [[NOOSE Cruiser]], the [[NOOSE Patriot]], and the [[FIB Buffalo]] only appear in Race and GTA Race multiplayer modes, albeit they are only used by the players. NOOSE agents are equipped mainly with Carbine Rifles and SMGs, but sometimes they have a Pump Shotgun and NOOSE agents will sometimes fall back to their pistol if they lose their weapon. The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FIB]] does not appear in multiplayer at all, and the Police Maverick also only appears in the Race and GTA Race modes. It is notable that Wanted Levels are usually cumulative if multiple players are riding in the same vehicle. When faced with multiple players with wanted levels, the police usually target the nearest player. The player can still use a [[Pay N Spray]] in multiplayer, though the same rules using them when police are nearby in single player apply to multiplayer as well. If the player is shot in a [[Deathmatch]], it will count as a death on purpose and will lose $100. | ||
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*In the GTA IV Era, it is possible to make the police arrest certain pedestrians, gang members and/or taxi drivers. To do this the player has to make the pedestrian, gang member and/or taxi driver attack them, which can be done by hitting the taxi with a baseball bat or hitting a pedestrian or gang member. Once that is done, call over the police. When they see the person attack the player, they will arrest them. | *In the GTA IV Era, it is possible to make the police arrest certain pedestrians, gang members and/or taxi drivers. To do this the player has to make the pedestrian, gang member and/or taxi driver attack them, which can be done by hitting the taxi with a baseball bat or hitting a pedestrian or gang member. Once that is done, call over the police. When they see the person attack the player, they will arrest them. | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
{{Wikipedia|Police}} | {{Wikipedia|Police}} | ||
*[[:Category:Police|Police Category]] - main category for the police | *[[:Category:Police|Police Category]] - main category for the police | ||