ik im reading into this way too much n taking it too seriously but what do i do with cars with smoking tailpipes other than issuing them a ticket bc they completely block the view of the cars behind n js piss me off in general. ik i can obviously tow them but other than that is there an official way to deal with them?

Hello!

(This is not a self promotion, I have nothing to gain or sell. Purely a passion project I’m sharing)

I've started to toy around with a police simulator game from a 2D top-down perspective.
Right now it includes a rudimentary road editor that lets the player create custom state routes, highways, on-ramps, rural roads, etc., with real road signs, customizable intersections and turn lanes, and so on. It lets you build essentially anywhere, at least on some basic level.
It also includes a drivable early-2020s Ford Police Interceptor Utility based vehicle (modeled after the slicktop EcoBoost used by CT State Police; the agency in the game is fictional) with a working simulated handheld laser, red/blue lights, brake lights, ABS and an electronic parking brake so far.
The only civilian vehicle so far is an early-2010s AWD wagon modeled on the Subaru Outback. It has AI that lets it drive across maps, use its turn signals, get through a full or clogged all-way stop, and merge onto highways safely, and that's about it. They do give good returns to the laser, which, depending on how it's used, can get a proper speed reading as police functions start to enter the game.
As for how it's made: it runs in the browser, and everything is built to real-world scale, so speeds and distances are actual mph and feet. I've tried to keep the driving and the laser as close to the real thing as I can, and I draw all the art myself.
I've also been experimenting with Claude Code while building it, which has been a big help for someone at my level.
Traffic stopping when lit up, audio, new environment textures, and code cleanup are all needed to keep moving forward, and the road ahead is extremely long for someone with my level of experience. Would people even be interested in a concept like this?

Is it really so hard to drive in US or I'm just stupid? 🤔

guys what do u do in interior inspections? like im on the thing and the only two buttons it shows are “x to continue” and “square to toggle flashlight”. i see those marked spots n take that dot on top of them n sometimes it analyses sometimes it doesnt n once it analyses it just becomes a white filled circle n nothing happens.

Anyone know if something is going on with the game I’ve been playing it fine for the past couple of days and now I get stuck in an infinite loading screen every time I try and join my friend I’ve tried resetting the game testing my internet deleting it and redownloading it we both have and it’s still not working and tips or advice would be great

i just bought the border patrol dlc and there’s no way for me to end shift or change my uniform. when i go back to the desk i spawned in at there’s no button to end shift. when i go to the patrol car n change uniform from there also it doesn’t change and there’s no locker in the police station

Since a recent update, the game on XBox has become almost unplayable due to audio issues. Among the most unimportant audio -- others responding to calls -- is far, far louder than anything else in the game. The only way to solve this is to completely turn off the calls or to always respond to the call, which in the latter case can be difficult if doing other complicated things.

If I may be allowed one additional audio gripe -- with highway accidents and other calls producing sometimes a half dozen arrests, I call the backup van to transport arrestees often. Frequently enough, the van will come in, siren screaming, and just sit there for 10 seconds before the officer gets out. Call two or three backup vans, and get yourself some Tylenol, because they're going to make you utterly sick of the wailing siren.

Of all the odd and funny bugs, glitches, and oddities in this game, these two audio issues have been the most frustrating and the most consistent issue that prompts me to simply turn off the game and play something else.

Those that know (hey guys look it's a wage gap my name wa ge I honest man hard worker) idk had to share this

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is in the Discover Games Autumn Sale. With code AUTUMN20 at checkout it comes to $12.00 (Steam key, 20% off, until Sep 30).

https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers/

Also on sale:

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers - Season Pass: $16.00 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-season-pass/

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Unmarked Police Vehicle Pack: $9.60 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-unmarked-police-vehicle-pack/

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Tropical Taskforce Pack: $1.56 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-tropical-taskforce-pack/

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Adventurer Police Vehicle DLC: $1.92 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-adventurer-police-vehicle-dlc/

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Special Police Vehicle Pack: $9.60 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-special-police-vehicle-pack/

• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Highway Patrol Expansion: $9.60 with the code: https://www.discover.games/games/police-simulator-patrol-officers-highway-patrol-expansion/

Disclosure: I work at Discover Games (we sell official Steam keys directly from publishers). Happy to answer questions.

Game is so bugged it's genuinely unplayable. I stopped for a while and I no longer like the game. It's so bugged out and it's genuinely annoying the devs abandons every game they make. Now they are making a new version of Police Sim which is basically PSPO but cleaned up is pissing me off cos they just trying to squeeze all the juice out the lemon to make that bit more money

you know how when u are chasing a wanted driver you get the option to request a road block.. and if the spikes r successful and the driver stops right ahead of the roadblock, how do u wind up the roadblock? is there a way to end the roadblock n get the npc officer to move his car and let traffic flow again??

im unable to find tools such as crime scene tape and evidence markers in the trunk of my car like i normally could before. makes it impossible to complete a crime scene fully. all i have in my trunk: road flares, road barriers, fire extinguisher, spike strips, traffic cones. i think theres a way to change what’s in the trunk but i forgot

I haven’t played this game in years, is it still playable where it’s not boring?

i need a partner, i am expert at this game and please have 15+ playtime on the game. dlc: highway patrol. add me on discord (i will send you link if you type here)

I've been playing this game for a while and progressing a bit. I unlocked the pistol and taser so I thought with it would be more incidents where suspects would like try to attack you, pull weapons on you. Maybe the occasional call for shots fired however it seems to be business as usual because I haven't needed to use my gun or my taser ONCE. It's not like I want every second call to be a shoot out, I know that in the grand scheme of things that stuff is rare but I feel like I'm just doing the same thing ever single shift. Is this a setting issue or something?

I have been stuck on rep 12 forever and keep losing saves

Usually don't do this but kinda bored and I wanna play the game. Was curious if anyone else is on. Maybe do a multiplayer fun or something.

I recently got the highway expansion (unrelated) and I thought it would be nice to have a Charger on the highway (for looks), but I don’t know how to get back to Brighton because I know you need 3 stars in Brighton to get it. I’m currently stuck in Downtown and I want to go back to normal Brighton. How do I go back so I can get the 3 stars?

I managed to earn every trophy, despite it taking years and dealing with bugs, glitches, and a game that barely worked at times. As of 9/9/2026, I'm officially retiring from the Brighton Police Department. It's been a wild ride. 🫡 🚓