Police Chief: Incident Response and Suspect Booking Guide

To optimize incident response times and prevent case failures in Police Chief, click active incident markers directly on the map view to bypass precinct menu layers, execute a structured four-step booking workflow at the scene, and tag all collected evidence in your inventory before returning to the station console.

Navigating Alerts and Initial Scene Arrival

When an alert triggers, access the map view immediately rather than searching through the precinct log. Selecting the map marker directly opens the scene assessment screen, allowing you to deploy resources faster and evaluate whether the situation requires standard patrol intervention or tactical response.

Avoid staying in the station console menu when multiple calls open. Direct map selection eliminates redundant steps and prevents delays that could otherwise lead to civilian panic or secondary incidents.

Executing the Suspect Interaction and Booking Workflow

When interacting with non-compliant or hostile individuals at an active scene, bypass general dialogue options. Open the interaction wheel and select direct compliance or arrest prompts to minimize delay.

To clear suspects efficiently and avoid holding cell backlogs at the precinct, process suspects using the following sequential steps:

Identify: Verify the civilian or suspect's identifying information using standard field queries.
Search: Conduct a pat-down search for concealed weapons, documents, or illegal contraband.
Arrest: Apply restraints once grounds for arrest are established during the search or interaction.
Transport: Log the suspect into the transport unit to clear them from the active scene.

Evidence Sweeps and Inventory Tagging

Securing a suspect does not complete a field call. Before clearing the scene, perform a quick sweep of the immediate area to locate discarded items such as weapons, contraband, or documents.

Phase	Required Field Action	Risk of Failure
Scene Sweep	Scan ground radius surrounding the suspect location.	Missing critical physical proof needed for prosecution.
Inventory Tagging	Categorize and label items in inventory before leaving.	Inability to satisfy legal requirements, leading to dismissed charges.
Station Verification	Cross-reference field notes with inventory on the station computer.	Filing incorrect charges resulting in legal phase failures.

Tagging evidence in the field ensures that items match the official incident report. If evidence is returned to the precinct without field tagging, the legal phase may reject the charges, damaging department evaluation metrics.

Prioritizing Concurrent Incidents

When multiple calls occur at the same time, prioritize incidents based on immediate public safety impact rather than the order in which alerts appeared.

High Priority: Active robberies, violent confrontations, and threats to civilian safety.
Low Priority: Traffic stops, parking infractions, and routine administrative tasks.

If two incidents occur in close physical proximity, fully resolve and secure the primary suspect and evidence of the first scene before initiating contact at the second location. Moving between active scenes without securing evidence risks suspect escape or missed item collection.