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|caption = A '''Police Patrol''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
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|type = [[:Category:Law enforcement cars|Law enforcement car]]
| manufacturer = [[Declasse]]
 
 
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The [[Declasse]] '''Police Patrol''' is a police vehicle in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''.
   
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==Design==
The [[Declasse]] '''Police Patrol''' is a [[Merit]] [[Police Car|modified for police service]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], it is depicted as a generic police car, possibly representing both GTA IV's Police Patrol, as well as the [[Police Cruiser]].
 
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
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[[File:Police-GTAIV-SirenSet.ogg|right|thumb|'''Police''' siren set in ''GTA IV''.]]
 
The Police Patrol's front is modeled after the eighth generation {{WP|Chevrolet Impala#Police Package|Chevrolet Impala Police Edition}} while the back resembles a {{WP|BMW 3 Series (E36)|BMW 318i E36}}. Like the Cruiser, the Patrol's livery is clearly based on those of the [http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/805/ajmnypd1328tn6.jpg New York Police Department's vehicles].
   
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The Police Patrol is the police version of the [[Merit]], featuring the same equipment as on its [[Vapid]] counterpart, the [[Police Cruiser]]. Like the latter, it serves as one of the [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]]'s primary patrol vehicles, and its usage may vary during the game.
== Description ==
 
The Police Patrol's front is modeled after the eighth generation [[wikipedia:Chevrolet Impala#Police Package|Chevrolet Impala Police Edition]] while the back [[File:Police2_badges.png|thumb]]is from the ninth generation. It can be found on the streets of [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]] along with the [[Police Cruiser]]. The vehicle is manufactured by [[Declasse]]. Like the Cruiser, the Patrol's livery is clearly based on that of the [[wp:New York Police Department|New York Police Department]]'s vehicles.
 
   
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The vehicle also features a slick-top counterpart, like the Police Cruiser. While it is unobtainable without the use of a trainer to access its relevant file, the model removes the roof-mounted light-bar, but still allowing its sirens. The lighting effect around the vehicle is also removed. The slick-top is influenced by the real-life NYPD [http://www.policeny.com/bui/ImpalaSTr%20(Custom).JPG Chevrolet Impala slick-tops] used in New York. Both the standard and the slick-top versions, as well as the [[Merit]]-based [[Taxi (Merit)|Taxi]], feature radio aerials. These aerials are more visible on the slicktop variant due to the lack of emergency lights on the roof (while on the Taxi, these can be seen with the roof sign removed by crashing onto an obstacle).
The Patrol is generally used as a patrol vehicle rather than a pursuit vehicle, due to it being slower and heavier than the [[Police Cruiser]] (the acceleration is about the same).
 
   
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===Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars===
In GTA Chinatown Wars, the Patrol bears [[wp:Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD]]-style markings, rather than the LCPD style, making the car more immediately recognizable as a police car via the DS interface; the car also incorporates GTA IV's police computer for use in vigilante side missions, and being the defacto police car in the game, is the fastest sedan-based law-enforcement vehicle in the game, with responsive controls and good durability. In cutscenes, the car in its GTA IV form may be seen (alongside the [[Police Cruiser]]), but is depicted with omitted rear quarter glasses.
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]'', the Patrol bears {{WP|Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD}}-style markings, rather than the LCPD-style, making the car more immediately recognizable as a police car via the DS interface; the car also incorporates GTA IV's police computer for use in vigilante side missions, and being the defacto police car in the game, it is the fastest sedan-based law-enforcement vehicle in the game, with responsive controls and good durability.
   
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In cutscenes, the car in its ''GTA IV'' form may be seen (alongside the [[Police Cruiser]]), but is depicted with omitted rear quarter glasses.
The PSP depiction of the Police Patrol in GTA CW looks more similar to its GTA IV counterpart. It differs in which "LCPD" is written on the roof the car, unlike the DS/iOS versions.
 
   
 
The PSP depiction of the Police Patrol in GTA CW looks more similar to its ''GTA IV'' counterpart. It differs in which "LCPD" is written on the roof the car, unlike the DS/iOS versions.
   
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===Version History Gallery===
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==Performance==
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
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The Patrol, as the name implies, is generally used as a patrol vehicle rather than a pursuit vehicle, due to it being slower than the [[Police Cruiser]], however the acceleration is about the same and both has the same mass (1,700 kg). The Police Patrol has good handling, with minimal spin and smooth turning, but has a tendency to roll over whilst turning at high speed.
PolicePatrol-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:PolicePatrol-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
 
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PolicePatrol-GTACW.png|GTA Chinatown Wars.
 
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Just like the [[Merit]], it is powered by a modelled twin-cam inline-4 engine, positioned in a front-engine, rear wheel drive configuration.
PolicePatrol-GTACW-busted.png|Pre-rendered in GTA Chinatown Wars, as depicted when the player is "[[Busted]]".
 
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====''GTA IV'' Overview====
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]'', the Police Patrol returns with a much better overall performance. Handling is now significantly greater, thanks to an improved suspension stability system, giving the car some great, nimble handling at average speeds. Its top speed can be reached in a matter of seconds, thanks to an impressive amount of acceleration and great traction. Braking is also acceptable, and from top speed, takes only as long as acceleration to come to a complete halt.
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Handling at high speeds is still impressive, and the vehicle can easily be controlled in the hands of an expert, even despite the oversteer present at these speeds.
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One major disadvantage is the car's durability; a few major frontal collisions is all it takes before the car begins to smoke, eventually leading to a loss in acceleration and a limit to its top speed.
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On the whole, the performance of the Police Patrol in GTA CW is well above average, and it appears to be mislead by how the LCPD appear to use it, where they limit their ability for speed during pursuits.
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==Prominent Appearances in Missions==
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*The Police Patrol may be used in mission requiring a police computer ([[Search and Delete]], [[Portrait of a Killer]] and [[Smackdown (GTA IV)|Smackdown]]), if it spawns instead of the [[Police Cruiser]]. It may also spawn in [[Crime and Punishment]], however the Cruiser responds to a call in [[Beachgate]].
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*The Police Patrol also appears as roadblocks and transport for [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]] in [[Three Leaf Clover]].
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*The Police Patrol appears as part of [[Aiden O'Malley|Aiden O'Malley's]] prisoner transport in [[Tunnel of Death]].
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*The Police Patrol can be used in the [[Most Wanted]] and [[Vigilante]] side missions.
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==Gallery==
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PolicePatrolSlickTop-GTAIV-front.png|The slick-top '''Police Patrol''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. (<small>[[:File:PolicePatrolSlickTop-GTAIV-rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
 
PolicePatrol-GTA4-front.jpg|''GTA IV''. (<small>[[:Image:PolicePatrol-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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PoliceLivery-GTAIV.png|[[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]] livery appearing on the Police Patrol, also found on the [[Police Cruiser]].
 
PolicePatrol-GTACW-Android.png|''GTA Chinatown Wars''. (Tablet version).
 
PolicePatrol-GTACW-busted.png|Pre-rendered in ''GTA Chinatown Wars'', as depicted when the player is "[[Busted]]" in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version of the game. This does not happen in PSP and mobile versions.
 
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==Locations==
== Use in side-missions ==
 
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
When the player is stationary in any police vehicle they can access the [[Police Computer|police computer]], which lets the player search for the [[Most Wanted|most wanted criminals]], see what the most recent crimes are, search the police records and even call for backup. This is where the player can start the [[Vigilante]] style side missions and the Most Wanted side missions.
 
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*Found at all police stations across all boroughs.
 
*Can be found commonly driving through streets. Although spawns randomly, the Police Patrol is more likely to spawn more than the Police Cruiser in [[Broker]].
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*Can be obtained by calling 911, then selecting "Police" in the [[Mobile Phone]], one will arrive shortly after calling.
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*Can be found forming road-blocks when each borough is locked to the player, however, a 6-Star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]] will be gained upon entry.
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*Pursuing the protagonists at wanted levels, from one star and above (although its presence will be decreased in favour of other high-level police vehicles by having a wanted level of three stars and above).
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*Rarely parked outside the [[Schottler Medical Center]].
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
== Trivia ==
 
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*Found at all police stations across all boroughs.
[[Image:PoliceCar-GTACW-papercraft.jpg|275px|thumb|right|A rendering of the papercraft "Police Car" from the GTA Chinatown Wars section of the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].]]
 
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*Commonly found patrolling the streets throughout the city.
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*Appears when having a wanted level at any time.
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*In the mission [[Pursuit Farce]], there will be one surrounding the cul-de-sac after meeting Ling. It can be obtained, although this will likely lead to a mission failure.
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*In [[Stealing the Show]], a bullet-proof Police Patrol can be obtained.
   
 
==Trivia==
* Although distinct from the Police Cruiser, the Patrol has "Police Cruiser" badging in GTA IV. The same badge is seen on the back of the actual Police Cruiser.
 
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===General===
* Under the "[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|Chinatown Wars]]" section of the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] website, members may download a printable papercraft model of a "Police Car". The car's design is a cross between the [[Police Car|police cars]] depicted in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]], as well as newer police cars seen in GTA IV and GTA Chinatown Wars.
 
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*The Police Patrol has a brief cameo in the ingame movie for ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' [[Meltdown (film)|Meltdown]] which appears during the intro to the film along with the [[Vapid]] [[Taxi]] and the [[Cabby]]. This is presumably another [[Secrets|Easter Egg]].
* Like other emergency vehicles with roof-mounted strobe lights in GTA IV, the Police Patrol's siren will malfunction by wailing in random, distorted pitches if the strobe light housing is significantly damaged by gunfire, falling objects, or rolling of the vehicle. The second and third sirens noises are also disabled, leaving the car with only the malfunctioning siren noise.
 
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* Unlike the Police Cruiser, you cannot get the Police Patrol in multiplayer for unknown reasons. Only the Police Cruiser remains at police stations in GTA IV, and can be seen patrolling if you have Police turned on in your multiplayer preferences.
 
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
* In a screenshot for GTA V, a different police vehicle is shown chasing a car thief. It is unknown if this is the Police Patrol, the final version of the Police Cruiser or a second Police Cruiser. Judging by the decal, it is probably made by Vapid.
 
 
*Like other emergency vehicles with roof-mounted strobe lights in GTA IV, the Police Patrol's siren will malfunction by wailing in random, distorted pitches if the strobe light housing is significantly damaged by gunfire, falling objects, or rolling of the vehicle. The second and third siren noises are also disabled, leaving the car with only the malfunctioning siren noise.
* When turning corners at high speeds in the Police Patrol, it has a tendency to roll over.
 
 
*Unlike the Police Cruiser, the Police Patrol does not spawn in multiplayer for unknown reasons. Only the Police Cruiser remains as the primary police car in ''GTA IV'', and can be seen patrolling if the player has the "Police" option turned on in the multiplayer preferences. On [[Races in GTA IV|multiplayer races]], however, one can select the Police Patrol.
* Interestingly, the Police Patrol is more likely to spawn than the Police Cruiser if you're in Broker.
 
* The Police Patrol, and the [[Police Cruiser]], are almost identical with the NYPD Police Cars.
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*Although distinct from the Police Cruiser, the Patrol has "Police Cruiser" badging in GTA IV. The same badge is seen on the back of the actual Police Cruiser.
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* On the southsanandreassuperautos.com website, it describes the [[Fugitive|Cheval Fugitive]] as being a car of choice for police. However, there is no Police variant in the game at the time of this writing.
 
 
[[Image:PoliceCar-GTACW-papercraft.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A rendering of the papercraft "Police Car" from the GTA Chinatown Wars section of the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].]]
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars''===
 
*Under the "[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|Chinatown Wars]]" section of the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] website, members may download a printable papercraft model of a "Police Car". The car's design is a cross between the [[Police (vehicle)|Police car]] depicted in ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'', as well as newer police cars seen in GTA IV and GTA Chinatown Wars.
   
 
== Glitches ==
 
== Glitches ==
* Be careful when attempting to "save" a Police Patrol (or Police Cruiser) in a parking spot. Often times police officers will just enter the car and drive off, despite it being parked in "your" parking spot. This occurs with either a lone policeman, or if a policeman is chasing and apprehending a non-player criminal on the street then both will enter the car and the police officer will drive off. This tends to occur more often after just loading a save.
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*Police officers will steal the car when parked in safehouse parking spot. This occurs when a police officer is chasing a suspect nearby. If the suspect is detained, the officer will escort them into the car and drive off. If the player steals it back, they will receive no wanted level, but they will if they attack the officer to prevent further theft.
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==See Also==
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*[[Merit]] - Civilian counterpart.
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*[[Police Cruiser]] - Another police car appearing alongside the Police Patrol in GTA IV.
   
 
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The Declasse Police Patrol is a police vehicle in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Design

Grand Theft Auto IV

Police siren set in GTA IV.

The Police Patrol's front is modeled after the eighth generation Chevrolet Impala Police Edition while the back resembles a BMW 318i E36. Like the Cruiser, the Patrol's livery is clearly based on those of the New York Police Department's vehicles.

The Police Patrol is the police version of the Merit, featuring the same equipment as on its Vapid counterpart, the Police Cruiser. Like the latter, it serves as one of the LCPD's primary patrol vehicles, and its usage may vary during the game.

The vehicle also features a slick-top counterpart, like the Police Cruiser. While it is unobtainable without the use of a trainer to access its relevant file, the model removes the roof-mounted light-bar, but still allowing its sirens. The lighting effect around the vehicle is also removed. The slick-top is influenced by the real-life NYPD Chevrolet Impala slick-tops used in New York. Both the standard and the slick-top versions, as well as the Merit-based Taxi, feature radio aerials. These aerials are more visible on the slicktop variant due to the lack of emergency lights on the roof (while on the Taxi, these can be seen with the roof sign removed by crashing onto an obstacle).

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Patrol bears LAPD-style markings, rather than the LCPD-style, making the car more immediately recognizable as a police car via the DS interface; the car also incorporates GTA IV's police computer for use in vigilante side missions, and being the defacto police car in the game, it is the fastest sedan-based law-enforcement vehicle in the game, with responsive controls and good durability.

In cutscenes, the car in its GTA IV form may be seen (alongside the Police Cruiser), but is depicted with omitted rear quarter glasses.

The PSP depiction of the Police Patrol in GTA CW looks more similar to its GTA IV counterpart. It differs in which "LCPD" is written on the roof the car, unlike the DS/iOS versions.

Current Design Gallery

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-FrontQuarter

Front quarter view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Top

Top view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-RearQuarter

Rear quarter view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Front

Front view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Side

Side view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Rear

Rear view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Engine

Engine view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Underside

Underside view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Badges

Detailing

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Inside

Inside view

PolicePatrol-GTAIV-Open

Other modelling


Version History Gallery

Performance

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Patrol, as the name implies, is generally used as a patrol vehicle rather than a pursuit vehicle, due to it being slower than the Police Cruiser, however the acceleration is about the same and both has the same mass (1,700 kg). The Police Patrol has good handling, with minimal spin and smooth turning, but has a tendency to roll over whilst turning at high speed.

Just like the Merit, it is powered by a modelled twin-cam inline-4 engine, positioned in a front-engine, rear wheel drive configuration.

GTA IV Overview


Vehicle Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Acceleration
(0-60 mph in Seconds)
Top Speed
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Gears Engines Drivetrain
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Mass
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Handling.dat
N/A 93 / 150 5 N/A RWD 1700 / 3748
Website Statements / Badges
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A 5 FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) RWD Cannot be observed

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Police Patrol returns with a much better overall performance. Handling is now significantly greater, thanks to an improved suspension stability system, giving the car some great, nimble handling at average speeds. Its top speed can be reached in a matter of seconds, thanks to an impressive amount of acceleration and great traction. Braking is also acceptable, and from top speed, takes only as long as acceleration to come to a complete halt.

Handling at high speeds is still impressive, and the vehicle can easily be controlled in the hands of an expert, even despite the oversteer present at these speeds.

One major disadvantage is the car's durability; a few major frontal collisions is all it takes before the car begins to smoke, eventually leading to a loss in acceleration and a limit to its top speed.

On the whole, the performance of the Police Patrol in GTA CW is well above average, and it appears to be mislead by how the LCPD appear to use it, where they limit their ability for speed during pursuits.

Prominent Appearances in Missions

Gallery

Locations

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • Found at all police stations across all boroughs.
  • Can be found commonly driving through streets. Although spawns randomly, the Police Patrol is more likely to spawn more than the Police Cruiser in Broker.
  • Can be obtained by calling 911, then selecting "Police" in the Mobile Phone, one will arrive shortly after calling.
  • Can be found forming road-blocks when each borough is locked to the player, however, a 6-Star wanted level will be gained upon entry.
  • Pursuing the protagonists at wanted levels, from one star and above (although its presence will be decreased in favour of other high-level police vehicles by having a wanted level of three stars and above).
  • Rarely parked outside the Schottler Medical Center.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

  • Found at all police stations across all boroughs.
  • Commonly found patrolling the streets throughout the city.
  • Appears when having a wanted level at any time.
  • In the mission Pursuit Farce, there will be one surrounding the cul-de-sac after meeting Ling. It can be obtained, although this will likely lead to a mission failure.
  • In Stealing the Show, a bullet-proof Police Patrol can be obtained.

Trivia

General

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • Like other emergency vehicles with roof-mounted strobe lights in GTA IV, the Police Patrol's siren will malfunction by wailing in random, distorted pitches if the strobe light housing is significantly damaged by gunfire, falling objects, or rolling of the vehicle. The second and third siren noises are also disabled, leaving the car with only the malfunctioning siren noise.
  • Unlike the Police Cruiser, the Police Patrol does not spawn in multiplayer for unknown reasons. Only the Police Cruiser remains as the primary police car in GTA IV, and can be seen patrolling if the player has the "Police" option turned on in the multiplayer preferences. On multiplayer races, however, one can select the Police Patrol.
  • Although distinct from the Police Cruiser, the Patrol has "Police Cruiser" badging in GTA IV. The same badge is seen on the back of the actual Police Cruiser.
PoliceCar-GTACW-papercraft

A rendering of the papercraft "Police Car" from the GTA Chinatown Wars section of the Rockstar Games Social Club.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Glitches

  • Police officers will steal the car when parked in safehouse parking spot. This occurs when a police officer is chasing a suspect nearby. If the suspect is detained, the officer will escort them into the car and drive off. If the player steals it back, they will receive no wanted level, but they will if they attack the officer to prevent further theft.

See Also

  • Merit - Civilian counterpart.
  • Police Cruiser - Another police car appearing alongside the Police Patrol in GTA IV.

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[ ve ]Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes
Sports cars and supercarsBanshee | Bullet GT | Comet | Coquette | F620 | Feltzer | Infernus | Sultan RS | SuperGT | Turismo
Muscle cars and vintageBucanneer | Dukes | Faction | Manana | Peyote | Ruiner | Sabre (Beater) | Sabre GT | Stallion | Tampa | Vigero | Virgo | Voodoo
Four-door carsAdmiral | Buffalo | Chavos | Cognoscenti | DF8-90 | Dilettante | Emperor (Beater) | Esperanto (Roman's Taxi) | Feroci (FlyUS) | Hakumai | Ingot | Intruder | Lokus | Marbelle | Merit | Oracle | Pinnacle | PMP 600 | Premier | Presidente | Primo | Regina | Schafter (Second Gen | Stretch E) | Solair | Stratum | Stretch | Sultan | Super Diamond | Vincent | Washington | Willard
Two-door carsBlista Compact | Fortune | Futo | Rhapsody | Sentinel (XS) | Super Drop Diamond | Uranus
SUVs, pick-ups, and vansBobcat | Cavalcade (FXT) | Contender | Habanero | Huntley Sport | Landstalker | Minivan | Moonbeam | Patriot | Perennial (FlyUS) | Rancher | Rebla | Serrano | Slamvan
Commercial & industrialBenson | Biff | Boxville (Mr Tasty) | Burrito (Laundromat | Gang) | Flatbed | Mule | Packer | Phantom | Pony | Securicar | Speedo | Steed | Tow Truck | Yankee
Public serviceBus | Cabby | Cablecar | Subway Car | Taxi (Merit-based) | Trashmaster
Government and emergencyAmbulance | APC | Enforcer | FIB Buffalo | Fire Truck | NOOSE Cruiser | NOOSE Patriot | Police Bike | Police Buffalo | Police Cruiser | Police Patrol | Police Stinger | Police Stockade | Prison Bus
MotorcyclesAkuma | Angel | Bati 800 (Custom) | Daemon | Diabolus | Double T (Custom) | Faggio (Old) | Freeway | Hakuchou (Custom) | Hellfury | Hexer | Innovation | Lycan | Nightblade | NRG 900 | PCJ 600 | Revenant | Sanchez | Vader | Wayfarer | Wolfsbane | Zombie
BoatsBlade | Dinghy | Floater | Jetmax | Marquis | Predator | Reefer | Smuggler | Squalo | Tropic | Tug
HelicoptersAnnihilator | Buzzard | Helitours Maverick | Maverick | Police Maverick | Skylift | Swift
MiscellaneousAirtug | Caddy | Forklift | Ogham | Parachute | Ripley | Romero | Window Cleaning Platform
UncontrollableStatic Planes (Ogham)
BetaAndromada | Brickade | Coach | Dodo | Fighter | NOOSE Boxville | Previon | Rhino | Shamal
The Lost and Damned only. | The Ballad of Gay Tony only. | TLAD and TBOGT only. | Different versions between GTA IV and TBOGT.
Vehicles in GTA IV (Category) | Vehicles in The Lost and Damned (Category) | Vehicles in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Category) | Vehicle Brands | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles | Beta Vehicles | Drivetrains in GTA IV | Engines
[ ve ]Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Sports, muscle and
tuner cars
500 XLR8 | Banshee | Cityscape | Comet | Dukes | Infernus | MK GT9 | Resolution X | Sabre GT | Stallion | Style SR | Sultan | Turismo
CarsAdmiral | Blista | Buccaneer | Chavos | Cognoscenti | Hellenbach | Ingot | Limo | Manana | Perennial | Peyote | Voodoo
SUVs, trucks and vansAngel | Alphamail | Bobcat | Burrito | Cavalcade | Cavalcade FXT | Dragon Wagon | Fists | Flatbed | Gumshoe | Patriot | Recovery | Tanker | Yankee
Public serviceBus | Cabbie | Subway Car
Government and emergencyAmbulance | FIB Rancher | Fire Truck | NOOSE Enforcer | Police Patrol | Rhino
MotorcyclesAngel | Chopper | NRG 900 | Sanchez
WatercraftCoast Guard Dinghy | Coast Guard Launch | Cruiser | Destroyer | Dinghy | Jetmax | Reefer | Wet Ski | Zhouboat
MiscellaneousBaggage Handler | Bulldozer | Formula R | Go Kart | Hearse
Aircraft
HelicoptersDefender | Helitours Maverick | Police Maverick | Sparrow
Static (Non-Controllable)Airtrain | Ogham
Beta VehiclesCoquette | Triad Burrito
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