To establish your precinct and start generating revenue during your first shift in Police Chief, clear the debris blocking your station, interact with the main computer terminal to load case directives, and run suspects through the full three-step booking sequence.
Preparing the Station Floor
Before managing cases, you must restore physical access to your precinct's workstations. Accumulated clutter blocks pathing throughout the office, preventing access to essential facilities.
- Locate Interactive Objects: Look for highlighted clutter around the office floor.
- Clear Key Pathways: Remove debris obstructing routes to your desk, terminal area, and evidence lockers.
- Ensure Unhindered Movement: Clearing these paths ensures both your player character and future precinct staff can move quickly between holding areas and administrative desks.
Initializing the Computer Terminal
The precinct computer terminal serves as the operational center for receiving cases and assigning objectives.
Access the terminal immediately after clearing a path to it. Interacting with the powered interface displays active cases and current urban crime alerts. Checking this screen regularly gives your patrol units active objectives; neglecting the terminal leaves patrols without clear targets, halting case resolution and station revenue.
Executing the Suspect Booking Sequence
Revenue in Police Chief relies on completing arrests and locking suspects into holding cells. After bringing a suspect back from the field, process them using this sequence:
- Transport: Escort the suspect from the patrol vehicle into the station's holding facility.
- Documentation: Access the computer terminal to log the arrest details and complete the required incident paperwork.
- Verification: Secure the suspect inside a holding cell. Confirming their detention closes the case file and issues your monetary payout.
Establishing a Sustainable Operational Cycle
To maintain steady funding for upgrades and precinct expansion, balance fieldwork with office administrative duties. Returning periodically to clear pending paperwork prevents bottlenecks in your holding area. Use the quick-access radial menu to speed up interactions with suspects and station equipment, keeping your operational rhythm running smoothly: patrol, arrest, transport, and book.
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Player Comments
117 players commented on this guide.
The tips are practical and easy to follow.
Nice guide. I am checking the other Police Chief articles next.
The explanation is clear, especially for beginners.
I tried this today and it worked better than my old setup.