Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Police Vigilante

Master GTA Vice City's 'Police Vigilante' missions. How to start, strategies for eliminating criminals, and rewards for law enforcement.

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Police Vigilante

The 'Police Vigilante' side mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City allows players to take on the role of a law enforcer, albeit an unofficial one. By stealing a police vehicle, Tommy can embark on missions to eliminate criminals and reduce the city's crime rate, earning rewards and notoriety.

The 'Police Vigilante' mission is a popular side activity in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City that offers a different gameplay experience from the main story. By acquiring a police vehicle, such as a police car or motorcycle, Tommy can initiate these missions. The objective is to track down and eliminate wanted criminals who are marked on your radar. Each successful elimination contributes to a higher level of success within the Vigilante mission, offering escalating rewards. This mode is excellent for players looking to hone their driving and combat skills in a law-enforcement context, while also earning extra cash and increasing their notoriety.

Mission Objectives:

  1. Steal a police vehicle (Police Car, Police Bike, or FBI Rancher).
  2. Activate the Vigilante mission by entering the vehicle and pressing the desated button.
  3. Locate criminals marked on your radar.
  4. Eliminate the criminals and their vehicles.
  5. Survive the ensuing police pursuit if your wanted level increases.

Strategy and Tips:

The key to success in Police Vigilante is speed and efficiency. Police cars are generally faster and more durable than most civilian vehicles. Utilize your siren to navigate traffic quickly. When targeting criminals, try to disable their vehicle before engaging them directly, especially if they are armed. Ramming their vehicle or shooting out their tires can be effective. If you are in a police car, you can use the ramming ability to flip or destroy enemy vehicles. Be mindful of your wanted level; if it gets too high, you may need to find a Pay 'n' Spray or lose the police before continuing the mission. Higher levels of the Vigilante mission will present tougher targets and more numerous criminals.

Rewards:

Level Reward
1-5 Cash
6-10 Increased Cash, Armor Pickup
11-15 Sificant Cash, Health Pickup
16+ Maximum Cash, Full Health & Armor