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About This Is the Police
This Is the Police puts you in the shoes of Police Chief Jack Boyd, overseeing Freeburg’s police department as the city slides toward chaos. The game mixes narrative adventure with strategic management, letting you respond to emergencies, negotiate with crime bosses, and face political pressure.
Your explicit goal is to earn $500,000 within 180 in‑game days before retirement. Every decision influences the story, the department’s standing, and Boyd’s personal fate, creating a pressure‑cooker experience that rewards careful planning.
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Story and Setting
The game is set in Freeburg, a city described as spiraling toward the drain. Chief Jack Boyd confronts corruption, crime, and a mayor who exploits every situation for political gain.
The story is fully voiced, with Jon St. John providing Boyd’s voice, giving the narrative a gritty, immersive tone.
- Pay attention to voiced cues for hints about hidden pressures.
- Note how each faction’s language shifts after major events.
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Impact of Decisions
Every choice you make influences the storyline and Boyd’s fate, affecting relationships with crime bosses, the mayor, and the press.
The game does not prescribe a single path; outcomes range from a comfortable retirement to ruin, based on accumulated decisions.
- Consider long‑term narrative consequences before taking shortcuts.
- Track recurring characters’ reactions to similar choices.
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Staff Management
As chief, you assign officers to emergencies and investigations, directing their actions to keep the city’s crises under control.
Effective delegation helps maintain departmental stability while you pursue the financial target.
- Observe which officers excel in specific tasks before assigning them.
- Rotate assignments to avoid over‑reliance on a single officer.
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Crime Investigation
Investigations require gathering evidence against Freeburg’s criminal gangs, as part of your duties against the city’s criminal gangs.
Successful evidence collection ties into the financial goal and shapes the city’s power dynamics.
- Prioritize cases with higher payouts early on.
- Cross‑reference clues from multiple scenes for stronger cases.
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Financial Goal
The core objective is to earn $500,000 within 180 days before Jack reaches retirement, with the source leaving how you earn it up to you.
Reaching this target determines whether Boyd retires comfortably or faces a bleak outcome.
- Focus on high‑value cases to accelerate earnings.
- Monitor daily income and adjust strategy before the deadline.
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