How to Deal with Multiple Suspects | The Precinct Guide
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When two or more criminals decide to make your life harder in The Precinct, you’ll need to know how to juggle arrests, chases, and your partner forgetting how to open car doors.
Here’s how to handle multiple suspects without letting them all slip away.
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How to Tell If There Are Multiple Suspects
You’ll know there are multiple perps when more than one enemy is marked on your screen.
They’ll usually have red Resistance Meters and behave differently. One might flee. One might shoot. One might just stand there awkwardly waiting for cuffs.
It’s your job to figure out who’s the threat and who’s just bad at crime.
Your Partner Will Help… Sometimes
Your partner can technically help you arrest suspects.
They’ll tase when needed, and if a suspect is already restrained, they might make the arrest for you.
But don’t rely on them for much else. They often get confused during car chases, struggle with doors, and will occasionally stall while you’re sprinting after a perp.
Luckily, the game won’t fail you just because your partner gets lost in a parking lot.
Best Way to Arrest Multiple Suspects
1. Take down the most dangerous one first
Focus on anyone holding a weapon or running toward civilians.
2. Use your voice commands
Spam the Voice Order button (Square on PS5, X on Xbox) to reduce their Resistance Meter.
3. Tackle or tase them if they won’t listen
Once their Resistance Meter drops, restrain them.
4. Call for support
Hold R1 or RB and request backup. Cruisers, helicopters, or officer reinforcements will keep the others busy while you make the arrest.
5. Hand off suspects or book them quickly
You can call an Escort Unit to pick them up so you’re free to chase the rest. Or drop them off at the precinct if you’re close.
What If a Suspect Runs While You're Arresting Another?
That happens.
As soon as you cuff one, decide if it’s worth chasing the other. If not, call backup and let them handle it.
Just know that support units cost tokens, and not every call is worth spending them on.
One Limitation: You Can’t Uncuff People
If you throw someone into a holding cell and want to let them go later, too bad.
Right now, the game doesn’t let you uncuff anyone once they’re locked up. So double-check before hauling someone in.
Final Blurb
Dealing with multiple suspects in The Precinct is part strategy, part babysitting your partner. Between calling backup and juggling arrests, you’ll feel like the entire Averno PD some days. Just stay calm, use your support options, and try not to scream when Kelly blocks your car door for the fifth time.
FAQ
Q: Can you arrest more than one suspect at a time in The Precinct?
Yes, but only one at a time. You can cuff one and then go after the others or call for backup to help.
Q: Does your partner help with multiple suspects?
Yes, but inconsistently. Your partner can arrest and tase, but often struggles with pathfinding or reacting quickly.
Q: What’s the best support to call in for multiple suspects?
Officer Backup is great on foot. For vehicle chases, use a Helicopter or Riot Van.
Q: Can you uncuff a suspect after placing them in a holding cell?
No, not currently. Once they’re in, they’re stuck until booked.
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