Police Chief: How to Book Criminals for Precinct Revenue

To generate revenue from arrests in Police Chief, transport apprehended suspects from patrol vehicles into the station, access the booking desk console to log the arrest, and transfer the processed detainees into open holding cells. Suspects left outside or held in a pending state generate no income while precinct operational costs continue to accumulate.

Prisoner Booking Workflow

Processing an arrest requires completing three sequential actions at the precinct:

1. Station Transport: Bring apprehended suspects from the patrol vehicle through the precinct entrance directly toward the booking area.
2. Booking Console Interaction: Access the booking desk console to register the detainee. This logs the arrest in the system, marks the task complete, and triggers the administrative payout.
3. Cell Transfer: Move the registered suspect into a holding cell. Once inside, the detainee completes their intake status, freeing up the booking area for incoming arrests.

Failing to interact with the booking console leaves suspects in a pending status. Pending suspects block precinct workflow and hold up potential revenue until logged.

Optimizing Precinct Layout for Intake

Station geometry and furniture placement directly affect NPC officer pathfinding and travel time between the entrance, console, and cell block.

• Clear the Front Entrance: Remove furniture, clutter, and extra desks from the main doorway to prevent player models and NPC officers from getting stuck during intake.
• Position the Booking Desk Centrally: Place the booking console along a direct path between the main doors and the jail cell block to minimize travel distance.
• Keep Cell Access Unobstructed: Ensure hallways leading to holding cells remain wide enough for officers escorting detainees.

Managing Jail Capacity and Patrol Balance

Precinct revenue stops immediately when holding cells reach maximum Jail Capacity. If cells are full, officers cannot finalize bookings or receive additional payouts.

• Monitor Cell Capacity: Regularly check the Jail Capacity indicator before returning from field patrols. If capacity is maxed, resolve or clear cell space before bringing in new detainees.
• Alternate Between Patrols and Desk Work: Rotate between active field policing and station management to prevent suspect backlogs at the entrance.
• Prioritize Booking Over Secondary Station Tasks: Clear pending detainees at the console before organizing evidence or managing fleet maintenance.