Police Chief: How to Use the Taser for Non-Lethal Arrests

To use the Taser effectively in Police Chief, assign it to your primary non-lethal utility slot, fire at center mass from 3 to 8 meters away, and immediately sprint forward with handcuffs equipped to secure the suspect before the electrical stun wears off.

Deploying the Taser drops fleeing runners instantly without risking the precinct penalties, audit inquiries, or lost booking revenue tied to lethal force.

How to Equip and Carry the Taser

After unlocking the weapon through your precinct armory progression, you must manually add it to your active loadout before starting a shift.

Assign to quick-access gear: Open your equipment locker or patrol vehicle trunk inventory, then drag the Taser into your primary non-lethal utility hotbar slot.
Map a dedicated hotkey: Bind the weapon to an accessible key so you can draw it instantly during a sudden foot pursuit.
Keep it holstered until needed: Drawing the Taser places your officer into an active combat stance. Keep the weapon holstered during routine interactions to avoid alarming nearby civilians.

Firing Range and Shot Placement

The Taser fires tethered probes that have a limited physical range and a curved trajectory. For reliable hits, wait for the target to sprint in a relatively straight line, aim center mass at the torso or back, and fire within optimal distance.

Engagement Distance	Probe Reliability	Tactical Action
Point-Blank (0–3 meters)	Low	Use a physical tackle or shove to conserve your limited cartridges.
Optimal Range (3–8 meters)	High	Aim center mass. The probes connect cleanly and collapse the runner instantly.
Long Range (8+ meters)	Ineffective	Sprint closer before firing. The wires cannot reach past this distance.

Hitting the suspect causes an immediate ragdoll collapse, cutting off their sprint momentum instantly.

How to Restrain the Downed Suspect

A successful shot does not complete an arrest. The electrical shock incapacitates the suspect only temporarily, giving you a short window to apply physical restraints.

Close the distance immediately: Sprint toward the target the moment the darts connect. Do not wait for the collapse animation to finish.
Equip your handcuffs while moving: Switch to your restraints before reaching the target so you do not lose time opening inventory menus while standing over them.
Trigger the arrest prompt: Kneel beside the downed suspect and activate the cuffing action. Once handcuffed, the suspect cannot stand up or resume fleeing.
Search and transport: Perform a field search to confiscate weapons and illegal contraband, then escort the suspect to your vehicle or call for transport backup.

If you fail to reach the suspect before the stun effect expires, the target will stand back up and resume running, forcing a second pursuit.

Managing Cartridges and Line-of-Sight Hazards

The Taser carries limited ammunition and takes time to reload. To avoid wasting shots, observe these operational limits:

Watch for environmental clutter: Street lamps, parking meters, benches, and open car doors interrupt the wire trajectory. Ensure a clean visual path before pulling the trigger.
Confirm running lanes: Do not fire blindly around street corners or through dense crowds where probes can miss or strike bystanders.
Take cover against armed suspects: The Taser's short reach leaves you exposed to hostile gunfire. If a suspect draws a firearm, take hard cover and request armed backup rather than pushing forward with non-lethal probes.