Police Chief: How to Arrest and Secure Suspects

To arrest a suspect in Police Chief, move your character directly next to a non-compliant individual, open the interaction menu, select the arrest command, and remain stationary until the cuffing animation completes. Securing suspects promptly prevents them from fleeing and maintains your shift efficiency rating.

The Arrest Workflow

Apprehending suspects in the field requires following a specific sequential process:

1. Approach the Target: Close the physical distance to the suspect until the interaction prompt displays on your screen.
2. Trigger the Command: Select the arrest action from the radial or list menu immediately upon appearance to prevent the suspect from fleeing.
3. Complete the Restraint: Remain stationary while the cuffing animation plays. Moving prematurely can interrupt the sequence.
4. Clear the Scene: Transport or process the restrained suspect according to your active patrol objective to maintain shift flow.

Tactical Considerations and Positioning

• Single-Target Focus: Engage only one suspect at a time. Attempting to initiate arrests on multiple targets in quick succession can trigger input or interface errors.
• Environment Obstructions: Nearby objects, walls, or crowds of NPCs can block interaction prompts. If the menu fails to appear, adjust your character's position to establish a clear line of sight to the suspect.
• Scene Management: Leaving restrained suspects unattended clutter your patrol zone. Immediately transition to processing or transport once the arrest animation resolves.