Becoming an Officer

Enlist at a PD desk, go on duty, and learn the main restrictions.

Enlisting

Police Department blips cover Mission Row, Davis, La Mesa, Rockford Hills, Vinewood, Vespucci, Sandy Shores, Paleto Bay, and more.

Press E to speak with the desk officer. In the Police Department menu choose Switch to Police. Your first enlist runs the short police tutorial.

Duty

While on the job you can open the Armory from the desk menu, use police vehicles, and arrest suspects in the field. Use Leave job at a desk when you want to return to civilian life.

On-duty officers earn a small passive stipend while active. When cops are scarce, that pay and some rewards can get a boost.

Restrictions

Officers cannot buy at Ammu-Nation (use the Armory instead) and cannot join pacifism. Stick to department tools and lawful stops unless the situation turns violent.