The Precinct News

[h3]The only downside of having dogs on your team is they sometimes come with...

FLEAS!

We've been busy behind the scenes squashing these bugs to put together this hotfix following our major K-9 Update.[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/

This hotfix contains the following bug fixes:

• The tow truck's amber lights no longer cause civilians to move out of the way
  
• Fixed getting XP bonus when abandoning a callout and re-engaging as a backup
  
• Fixed the police dog tracking scents when requested to tackle
  
• Fixed the mannequin position in one of the story missions
  
• Fixed several stability issues reported by the community
  
• Fixed one of the partner lines using placeholder audio
  
• Another fix for the player being ejected from the car without input
  

Thank you so much to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us to resolve them!

[h3]Have you mastered the art of canine collaboration? 🐶

We’re inviting all K-9 handlers in the ACPD to take part in our K-9 Screenshot competition!

Share a cool, cute, or funny screenshot of you with your K-9 companion in-game for a chance to win a limited edition Precinct-themed Xbox controller.[/h3]



[h3]All you need to do to enter the K-9 Screenshot competition is to upload your best screenshot of you with your K-9 companion in-game to the link here. It can be funny, cute, goofy, cool, or whatever vibe you want to go for!

You can submit more than one screenshot as part of the competition, but only your most recent screenshot will be considered as your official entry. You must not edit or photoshop your screenshot in any way. If your image is edited in any way, it will be disqualified from the competition.

The competition will end on Tuesday December 16th and then the developers will choose their top 3 favourite screenshots. The top 3 screenshots will then be put to a community vote in The Precinct Discord to determine the winner! The first place winner will receive a limited edition Precinct-themed Xbox controller and a real ACPD badge, while the 2 runners-up will receive an ACPD badge. [/h3]

*Terms and conditions apply. However, the eligibility for the Competition is only for those who are 18 years and above of age as of the date of entry. To enter the Competition you must be a resident of North America and Europe (excluding Russia and Ukraine). This Competition is not open to all residents Worldwide. We may ask you to submit proof of your eligibility to the Competition. The Competition is void where prohibited by law. Employees, independent contractors, interns, officers, directors, and agents of Kwalee Ltd. (the “Sponsor“) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Competition. The Competition is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/

[h3]Want to share your screenshot with fellow K-9 handlers before submitting them to the competition?

Then join our Discord or share it with us on social media![/h3]

[p][/p][p]The new K-9 system lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. Your partner can be washed, fed and customized there — breed, harness, collars and more — before heading out on patrol. The dog will obey commands, ranging from subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, or sniffing out concealed narcotics.[/p][p]
[/p][h3][/h3][p]A new callout tasks your K-9 with tracking a wanted suspect using a recovered scrap of clothing. If you're on duty without a dog, you can summon a K-9 unit as backup via your radio. A purpose-built Station Wagon variant offers dedicated transport, though the dog will readily ride shotgun in any patrol car![/p][p][/p][p]Check out our brand new trailer for the update here 👇[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Following our major K-9 update last week, we've released this hotfix to clean up some minor bugs.

This hotfix includes the following:

• Fixed resisting or fleeing suspects becoming 'stuck' after the K-9 detects narcotics
  
• Fixed suspects becoming invincible under certain conditions
  
• Fixed the player being ejected from the car without any input
  

Thank you so much to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us to resolve them!

[h3]“You must treat our four-legged friends with the same respect you’d afford to any fellow officer” - The Chief

We’re excited to announce that our long-awaited K-9 Update is officially OUT NOW![/h3]

The new K-9 system lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. Your partner can be washed, fed and customized there — breed, harness, collars and more — before heading out on patrol. The dog will obey commands, ranging from subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, or sniffing out concealed narcotics.

A new callout tasks your K-9 with tracking a wanted suspect using a recovered scrap of clothing. If you're on duty without a dog, you can summon a K-9 unit as backup via your radio. A purpose-built Station Wagon variant offers dedicated transport, though the dog will readily ride shotgun in any patrol car!

Alongside the new K-9 system, we’ve added the following quality of life changes to this update:

• Added an XP penalty for putting a suspect on tracks for a train collision
  
• Added collisions to the Longmile Bridge to prevent helicopter clipping issues
  
• Drivers now leave overturned vehicles more quickly
  
• Boosted traffic light effects to make them more noticeable
  
• Added an unmarked livery for Police Pickup Truck.
  
• Added an unmarked livery for Police Buzzard.
  
• Dispatch can now request backup from the player to support other officers.
  
• Suspects can now hide in portable toilets.
  
• Additional ranks added with new unlocks (Ranks PO26-PO30).
  
• Civilians can now carry briefcases and handbags.
  

And the following bug fixes:

• Fixed a softlock in one of the missions when all gang members are force-restrained
  
• Fixed VintageLightbar “Coffee Cans” not being illuminated in specific configurations
  
• Fixed a wrong pop-up appearing when requesting a tow
  
• Fixed the missing ammo marker on police pickup truck vehicles
  
• Fixed the upper arm overlapping with the body when using the flashlight
  
• Fixed missing interaction prompts for suspects in the subway during some callouts
  
• Fix for Timed Breath UI meter movement not matching the size of the bar in different resolutions
  
• Fixed suspects fleeing when cuffed in some situations
  
• Fixed cars/junk floating in the air when using the crane
  
• Fixed camera getting stuck when opening a customisation menu with suspects in the car
  
• Fixed sometimes getting a penalty for suspect fleeing when interacting with them
  
• Fixed an issue with helicopter support sometimes focusing on a suspect after an arrest
  
• Fixed dialogue cutscene not playing when selecting a non-gang member shift, then starting the gang member mission by talking to detectives
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/

[h3]We’d like to say a huge thank you to all ACPD officers for your continued support. Without you, none of this would be possible!

If you do experience any bugs or have any feedback about this update, please let us in the Steam Forums or in our Discord.[/h3]