Police Chief: How to Set Up Your Precinct and Process Early Arrests

To establish an operational precinct from an abandoned site in Police Chief, clear trash from your main floor, place booking equipment near the entrance, and patrol the streets to arrest suspects. Processing arrested criminals provides the revenue required to repair patrol vehicles, hire additional staff, and fund precinct expansion.

Clearing Precinct Debris

Before placing functional workstations, manually clear trash and large obstructions from the abandoned lobby and main office area. Clearing debris creates open movement pathways for your officers and prevents furniture snapping issues that can trap characters. Focus on clearing the main floor first so you have sufficient open space to arrange intake equipment cleanly.

Installing Essential Booking Workstations

You cannot process suspects or generate revenue without intake equipment. To set up a basic intake station, purchase and place two core components:

• Booking Desk: Position this near the main entrance to minimize the walking distance when officers bring in detainees.
• Computer Terminal: Place this on or next to the desk to handle paperwork and finalize criminal processing.

Keeping your booking station compact and close to the front door reduces transit time, which allows a solo player or small team to process detainees efficiently.

Apprehending Suspects and Managing Capital

Once your booking station is installed, take your vehicle out on patrol to start bringing in suspects:

1. Scout Busy Areas: Drive through high-traffic town locations to spot individuals exhibiting suspicious behavior.
2. Arrest and Transport: Perform the arrest and transport the suspect directly back to your precinct's booking desk.
3. Collect Booking Income: Complete the booking process at the terminal to earn capital for the precinct.

Prioritize spending your early revenue on vehicle repairs and essential station maintenance before buying cosmetic furniture or larger room upgrades. Maintaining functional intake tools and working patrol cars keeps your income steady during your precinct's initial setup phase.