Police Chief: How to Renovate the Garage and Investigation Room

To expand precinct facilities in Police Chief, clear all physical debris from the expansion zone, connect electrical wiring to power diagnostic tools and room grids, and arrange essential room furniture away from entrance paths. Renovating the garage keeps patrol cruisers operational, while establishing an investigation room creates a permanent workflow for suspect processing.

Renovating the Precinct Garage

The garage provides dedicated space for mechanics to repair wear and tear on patrol cruisers, reducing vehicle downtime and keeping officers available for calls.

1. Clear Debris: Remove all scrap and junk blocking the garage entrance and interior floor space before initiating construction.
2. Connect Power Infrastructure: Wire the garage to the precinct electrical grid. Diagnostic tools and repair bays remain non-functional without electricity, leaving the renovation incomplete.
3. Prioritize Structural Repairs: Spend your initial budget securing the core room structure before purchasing advanced, high-power repair modules.

If vehicle repair times remain long after the renovation, check for internal overcrowding. Thinning your active fleet or rotating vehicle shifts prevents repair bottlenecks without requiring immediate additional construction.

Constructing the Investigation Room

The investigation room processes detainees and analyzes evidence collected on patrol, replacing temporary booking methods to prevent holding cell bottlenecks.

• Furniture Selection: Purchase essential interrogation desks and evidence tables first. Additional desks, chairs, and filing cabinets can be added later as precinct funds grow.
• Layout and Placement: Place furniture to create an unobstructed pathway from the door. Keep decorative objects away from the entryway to prevent officer pathing delays during busy shifts.
• Workflow Adjustments: Observe officer movement during shifts. If officers stand idle or struggle to access desks, adjust furniture locations to speed up paperwork filing.

Budgeting for Facility Upgrades

Renovations require upfront cash and increase ongoing utility costs. Before starting construction, confirm that your current revenue from traffic fines and processed arrests leaves a clear surplus above daily operational costs.