Police Simulator: Patrol Officers News

[h3]Officers! It’s time for action! 🔥[/h3]

Get your body into action and stop that fleeing suspect: The Tackling Update is coming on December 5th, 2023, to Police Simulator: Patrol Officers across all platforms!
With this update, we focus mainly on tackling, a minimap on foot patrol and quality-of-life improvements to overall enhance your playing experience. Let's jump into it!

[h2]Officer, the suspect is fleeing![/h2]

Tase or tackle? With the new tackling option, catching a fleeing suspect becomes way more versatile due to different options in handling the situation. The feature presents a more challenging way to interact with NPCs, bringing you closer to the action!

Let's get to training! Police tackling a fleeing criminal is a critical and dangerous situation that requires a well-trained and experienced police officer! Every situation is different and must be handled cautiously, particularly when an officer may need to resort to physical force.

Call to action! To tackle a suspect, start running, get in close range with the fleeing person and in line of sight to get a button prompt. Use the button to tackle the target to the ground and handcuff them before they escape! Due to safety reasons, an officer is only allowed to tackle a person from behind or from the side, which will also detain them automatically. Make sure to always choose a place with enough space to be able to safely tackle a criminal!

[h2]Minimap on foot patrol[/h2]


Getting lost easily? We got you, with the new minimap on foot patrol! With this new feature, you will be able to easily find places and get around more efficiently and intuitively!

[h2]Quality improvements[/h2]

To improve your overall playing experience in the game, we made numerous improvements and fixes! Among others we have removed the sun glare screen, have rectified unreasonable CP loss, fixed the unpleasant flashing lights inside the precinct when starting the game and fixed an issue that showed wrong illegal item intuition feedback!
Of course, we’re always working on further improvements to enhance your life as a patrol officer!

[h2]Introducing: The newest generation of vehicles 🚔[/h2]

We're happy to announce two new DLCs! Explore the amazing advantages of both to keep Brighton safe and sound:

[h3]The Guardian Police Vehicle (GPV)[/h3]


A spacious and handy choice for a great police officer!
With this new generation vehicle, you will be able to transport up to 6 arrested criminals and drive them to the police station yourself! Earn +10 SP for each prisoner you successfully transported and put in their cells, with the reward doubled when transporting 6 prisoners simultaneously.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2210960/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Guardian_Police_Vehicle_DLC

[h3]The Surveillance Police Vehicle (SPV)[/h3]


A versatile choice to support you at observing the streets of Brighton!
This cutting-edge addition to the police vehicle force will detect violations by simply following a suspicious target vehicle and giving its driver intuition feedback. It works similar to pacing and fills another colored bar in the same position. When a violation is uncovered, you can pull over the target vehicle and further investigate the suspect.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2527820/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Surveillance_Police_Vehicle_DLC
The GPV and the SPV will both be released on December 5th, 2023 alongside the update, each at a small price of 2,99€ / $2,99 USD or the equivalent in your region.

[h2]Modding Support for both vehicles, starting today! 🖌️[/h2]

You love your own style? Then this is for you!
Modding is supported for both the GPV and the SPV and gives you the ability to create your own customizations for the vehicles! The modding kit is already updated today, so you can dive into the work with a heads-up!

Create your very own look and impress us with your creativity!

[h2]Hang in there for more news![/h2]

With The Tackling Update, we will also publish the full patch notes, so you can see the full extent of the improvements.

Once again, there will be content creators receiving full access to the update prior to the release date while it is still in submission for the public release. Their ability to showcase might give you a chance to take a sneak peek at the content, so stay tuned!

At the moment, we want to focus on quality improvements and bug fixes and have therefore moved first aid to update 13 while ensuring more bug fixes now and in the upcoming months.

We hope you’re excited about the new features and improvements coming on December 5th! Thank you so much for your support!

Your Police Simulator Team

[h2]It's raining leaves, it's raining discounts!🍂[/h2]

As the leaves are changing colours and start to fall, the annual Steam Autumn Sale is returning, carrying some great offers exclusively for you! Catch the falling discounts of up to 35% on everything about the Police Simulator! 🍂

The Steam Autumn Sale ends on the 28th of November at 7PM CET.

Save 35% on Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and discover the police work of brighton at a discounted price!

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Save even more with this bundle: Buy all vehicles at a time and save an extra 10%! You already own one of the items? Gain additional discounts!

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Have fun✨,

Your Police Simulator Team

[h3]Fellow officers,[/h3]
today we're shipping an update focusing on issues that came up with the recent Crime Scene Update. Thank you all so much for your feedback and please keep it coming so that we can ship further improvements!

Have a look at the full changelog here:

[h2]Changelog - Update 11.3.0[/h2]

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue that caused players to be in a shift where no callouts appear
  
• Moved some crime scene evidence that caused photographing them to not be possible
  
• Fixed CP Loss for towing illegally parked cars with the MPV on sidewalks
  

NPCs

• Added collision checks for poles so that NPCs won't walk into a crime scene anymore
  

Traffic Cars

• Fixed an issue with taxis leaving behind appendages (there are still some edge cases where this might happen, we're working on those as well)
  

UI

• Fixed the display of a 'carnapping' icon which is not yet intended to be in the game (*wink wink*)
  

Crashes

• Fixed a crash that occurred after placing a tool
  
• Fixed a crash related to drug dealer callouts
  
• Fixed some other miscellaneous crashes
  

Your Police Simulator Team

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2513250/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Multipurpose_Police_Vehicle_DLC/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009550/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Urban_Terrain_Vehicle_DLC/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2199030/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Compact_Police_Vehicle_DLC/

[h2]Patient officers👮‍♂️, [/h2]

your wait is no longer! Rush to the scene now and make sure the evidence is safely secured: The Crime Scene Update is now waiting for you across all platforms! Oh, and we're now also Steam Deck verified!

You can now enjoy the highly requested crime scene improvements and be more involved in resolving crimes than ever before…



So far, as an officer you have been given a rather shallow approach to solving a crime scene in either knowing or not knowing about the suspect's identity. That changes now with the new Crime Scene Update giving you greater responsibilities and advanced, versatile tasks.

Officers, we are in need of your skills...

During “Car Patrols” you can get new and advanced crime scene callouts and are made directly responsible for the initial procedures and safety assurance as the first responder arriving at the scene.

[h3]Poles & Tapes⚠️[/h3]



Stop right there, this is a crime scene! Creating a safe environment is a crucial element of police duty. With the new securing poles you now have a practical assistant on hand to secure a crime scene properly to prohibit potential compromise of evidence and calm down the scene for potential victims.

In terms of placing they are similar to cones: You can place them at the desired location on the ground by a simple button press while holding them in your hands. Tape automatically connects the poles you place, allowing you to keep the uninvolved away from the crime scene.

But how are the crime scenes visible in the dark? Wait.. is there something shiny back there? That’s right! Securing poles are reflecting light during the night for the sake of safety.

From the trunk of your patrol car you can access the poles and tapes and add them to your inventory when engaging a crime scene. Via the garage you can also assign them to the trunk itself!

[h3]Preserve the evidence🧬🔍[/h3]



Our environment can tell us many things about the stories that people are involved in. Just as people leave traces, a crime scene can offer all kinds of different hints on what might have happened or what caused the incident.

As a police officer it is your responsibility to preserve, mark and document every piece of evidence that can be later used in court by other law enforcement agencies. Meaning, you play an important role in solving the crimes, of which crime scenes you investigate.

The brand-new evidence markers are assisting you with marking the evidence with numbers by being placed next to each item on the ground. To document these items you simply need to take photographs which are then advancing the progression at the scene. These photographs though have to be taken before any kind of change or interaction with the scene to not distort the evidence.

In order to find the suspect responsible for the crime you need to gather as much information as possible at the crime scene through documenting and investigating. You will quickly realize that a solid gathering of information is the key to finding, arresting and transporting the suspect successfully.

Experience the new update in our release trailer:

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[h3]Now available: The Multipurpose Police Vehicle🚓🚨[/h3]



Explore a new feeling of police car driving with the sturdy and practical Multipurpose Police Vehicle (MPV)!

The brilliant next-generation police vehicle allows you to move civilians’ vehicles violating the law or which are damaged from an accident while also increasing the size of your trunk inventory.

For a small price of 2,99€ / $2,99 USD or the equivalent in your region you can claim the Multipurpose Police Vehicle for Brighton’s safety now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2513250/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Multipurpose_Police_Vehicle_DLC/

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[h3]Steam Deck is now supporting Police Business! ✅[/h3]



Keep the streets of Brighton safe with full compatibility on Steam Deck with build-in controls and display! Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is now officially... verified ✅

[h3]Are you ready for a crime scene?🔦[/h3]

We can't wait to hear what you think about the new crime scene investigation and look forward to share more details about the next update, focusing on first aid among other features! 👀

Well, then let's take a look at the official changelog for today's update!

New Features

• Added new callout: Crime Scene Investigation
  
• Added Securing Poles
  
• Added Evidence Markers
  
• Introducing the new Multipurpose Police Vehicle (MPV), now available as an optional DLC
  

Balancing

• Adjusted the fleeing behavior of drug dealers so that they start fleeing later than they currently do
  

Crash Fixes

• Fixed a crash related to NPCs entering or exiting a vehicle
  
• Fixed a crash that happened when the host changes up the parking spots while the client is currently driving a patrol vehicle
  

Bug Fixes Gameplay

• Fixed a bug that prevented evidence from being photographed in accidents
  
• Fixed a but that caused the ‘Wanted NPC’ info to disappear
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Garage to become only partially functional after unlocking the first two patrol cars
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Garage to absolutely never be available on foot patrol (even though it makes sense when driving the CPV)
  
• Fixed an issue that caused emergency backups to teleport back to previous position
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the player to get stuck inside the chair at precincts
  

Multiplayer

• Fixed a bug that caused the garage menu to remain open in the next session if the client has entered the garage but the host finished the shift
  
• Fixed a bug that caused client to be thrown out of garage if host is currently inside a different garage and exits it
  

Patrol Car / Traffic Car

• Fixed an issue that caused the handbrake to stay applied after leaving the patrol car, causing it to drive incredibly slow when re-entering
  
• Fixed an issue with UTVs becoming unselectable after placing it in a parking spot through the garage
  
• Fixed an issue with UTV acceleration
  
• Fixed missing taillights for the CPV
  
• Fixed an issue with CPV skid marks not lining up with rear tires
  
• Fixed an issue with tires moving with the rear door after opening it
  

Graphics

• Fixed an issue with service vehicles like the ambulance or arrest transport that caused the NPCs to stand up inside the vehicle instead of properly exiting it after arriving at the scene
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the player to look deep inside the character’s head (even though it was fairly interesting to see how the eyeballs and mouth look like from behind, right?)
  
• Fixed an issue with the barrier animation after picking it up from the side
  
• Fixed an issue with taxis leaving behind floating appendages
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the backup officers to turn invisible
  
• Fixed an issue that caused arrested NPCs, ambulance workers and patients to become stuck in place and float above the ground
  
• Fixed some flying props at traffic stops
  
• Fixed various floating NPCs
  
• Fixed some NPC hair
  
• Fixed a broken ground texture in front of the Best Value store in North Point
  

Game World

• Fixed way too dark billboards all over the city
  
• Fixed an issue that caused an incredibly distracting flashing effect inside the garage
  

Sounds

• Fixed a bug that caused a silver SUV to be extremely loud (and I mean
• extremely* loud)
  

Controls

• Fixed an issue with the ‘enable / disable callout’ button to not show up anymore until the game gets relaunched
  
• Fixed an issue with controllers that caused the left stick to be unresponsive in the Police Computer after a pop-up appeared
  
• Fixed an issue that caused players to become completely stuck after pressing the ‘enter garage’ and ‘switch seats’ button at the same time
  
• Fixed that pressing the ‘quick repair’ button in front of a garage also enables ELS
  

UI

• Fixed an issue with the ‘limit reached’ pop-up after creating 10 save games, causing the game to seemingly become unresponsive
  
• Fixed an UI bug after using the Xbox controller within the handbook
  
• Fixed an issue with the parking lot assignment menu inside the garage, leading to two ‘empty’ slots instead of just one
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010

[h3]Fellow officers,[/h3]
activate your sirens, rush to the scene and ensure evidence is secured: The Crime Scene Update is coming on October 19, 2023 to Police Simulator: Patrol Officers across all platforms!

With this update, we focus entirely on improved crime scenes which have been highly requested by players. Let's dive right into it!

[h2]Officers, we require your assistance...[/h2]


A robbery? An assault? Up until now, the process of approaching a crime scene has been rather straightforward. You arrive, interview a witness and either you know who the suspect is, or you don't – and if you do, it's time to look out for the wanted suspect.

With The Crime Scene Update, your responsibilities will grow and your tasks will advance: With the new and advanced crime scene callouts, which can appear during 'Car Patrols', you are directly responsible for the safety and initial procedures as the first responder arriving at the scene.

[h3]Poles & Tapes[/h3]


No trespassing allowed! To create a safer environment for all involved parties, especially potential victims, and to prohibit potential compromise of evidence, you must properly secure the crime scene. To assist you in this task, we're adding a new tool: Securing poles!

Placing the poles is fairly similar to cones: When holding them in your hands, it's just a simple button press to put them at the desired location on the ground. If you then place another pole nearby, a tape will automatically connect these poles, creating a barrier for NPCs who will now actively avoid the crime scene. Possibly the best way to keep the pertinent evidence uncontaminated, we would say.

You love shiny stuff? Yeah, so do we. That's why securing poles will reflect light during night shifts, all for the sake of safety! And because it looks cool. But please don't tell our bosses.

Poles and tapes can be accessed and added to your inventory via the trunk of your patrol car. You can of course assign them to the trunk itself via the garage!

[h3]Secure the evidence[/h3]


Every crime scene tells a little story through its environment: What could possibly have happened here? Who was responsible for the mess? And why can't they just leave this little food stand alone, ffs?! Before you start your investigation, you are fully in the dark.

Your job is to help other law enforcement agencies to solve crimes by providing them with evidence that can later be used in court. That's why you need to secure, mark and document the evidence so that other parties can proceed with their work.

In your trunk, alongside the new poles, you will also discover brand-new evidence markers which can be placed next to each item on the ground. They will then be marked with a number and must be photographed with your camera, with each picture advancing the progression at the scene. This is important for your colleagues in Brighton as these photographs have to be taken before anything is touched, moved, or otherwise further investigated. The first shot of the evidence is very essential to confirm that no one has meddled with the crime scene, after all.

Here's what's cool: The more you progress with the documentation and associated investigation, the more information about the person responsible for the crime you receive! This will greatly help you during your search for the wanted suspect you need to find, arrest and transport in conclusion.

[h2]Introducing: The Multipurpose Police Vehicle[/h2]


We're pleased to announce the Multipurpose Police Vehicle (MPV), a solid and sturdy choice for your next shift!

The Multipurpose Police Vehicle is the perfect next-generation police vehicle to keep Brighton safe! Not only does this car allow you to tug away civilian vehicles damaged in accidents or which are violating the law, it also increases the size of your trunk inventory.

The Multipurpose Police Vehicle will release on October 19, 2023 alongside the update at a small price of just 2,99€ / $2,99 USD or the equivalent in your region.

[h2]Stay tuned for more news![/h2]

Of course, we'll ship a lot more improvements, bug fixes and adjustments with The Crime Scene Update. We'll publish the full patch notes for the update on October 19, 2023.

The first streamers and content creators will receive full access to the update in the coming days and will be able to showcase the new features prior to release while the update is still in submission for a public release on all platforms. This way, you can already take a look at the content!

Thank you all for your support and we hope you're excited for the full update once it launches on October 19.

Your Police Simulator Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/