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Um...it says you can't post because your config is not supported. When it tells you you can't post a support thread, it doesn't mean "post elsewhere". It means that you should try without mods and see if it still happens. If it does, then make a support thread. That said, this isn't an LCPDFR problem, it's a GTA problem (I've seen it happen when switching player models even without using LCPDFR), so it belongs here anyway. Since it's a GTA issue...anyone have any ideas why it happens?

Actually, I've now started wondering what it's like being an officer in a campus or railroad police department (since they're employed by a private company). Anyone have any idea?

OK. Thanks to everyone for the updates.

And the campaign hat? Is that shelved for now as well?

And Sniper's thing?

That's an entirely different matter. In that case, it's still a normal police agency, with government-employed officers (also, it's not a new concept to have a county agency provide PD services for a fee). EDIT: Also, generally the county agency has full LE powers anywhere in the county anyway, so they could police there whether or not they were paid to.

What happened to these projects?

The issue I have is that a private company could be less accountable for routine patrols, but could actually be too accountable for when things go wrong. AFAIK, actual police have a much easier time justifying use of force, because they are certified by the state to meet all requirements, and are working directly for the government. If stuff goes down, I wouldn't want a cop worrying about being fired because he got his employer sued. I'd much rather have him focus on dealing with the situation as he sees necessary.

I'd personally be terrified by UK policing anyway, because they aren't armed. Given that, I'm less certain how I would feel with privatization (not saying it's not bad, I'd still probably dislike privatized front-line police work [i really couldn't care less who manages the cars, though], but I couldn't say much about it) (NOTE: I know it works well for you guys to have unarmed police; I'm not criticizing it. I'm just saying that I would mentally compare it to (armed) US police, which is a different story altogether) Simple reasoning: Pistol = pretty bad as weapon compared to other firearms, main advantage is it can be holstered. Shotgun = accurate, deadly, but you have to be somewhat close Rifle = good weapon (Also, this belongs in another topic; it's a very different debate)

I know one city in the US replaced the police with private unarmed security (technically, they didn't have a police force before; they had been paying the sheriff's office to have deputies assume the role of city police). IIRC, they didn't actually do investigations, 911 calls, or serious arrests, though (there was still a sheriff's office to handle the REAL police work; they just didn't have a deputy in the city very often anymore). EDIT: However, many private companies (especially railroads and universities) have their own police forces that work for their employer, but are still fully-fledged police officers. So we have "privatized" police, but the officers still pass normal training.

In which county is the part about patrolling DC true? AFAIK, the only people who can patrol in DC and MD are Metro Transit Police. The part about County PDs is correct, though. I live in an unincorporated area of the county, so I'm covered by the county police. Sheriff here mostly seems to handle jails/civil process.

What are you talking about? A police ride-along? I don't even know what country you are in; there is no way anyone can answer these questions. Best advice: contact your local PD and ask.

Eh, it looks close enough that it shouldn't be a huge issue converting skins to work.

This does use the same template as other Tahoes, right?

I think he reuploaded it because people had problems. Try checking the thread at GPM again (check later on in the thread).

Reinstall LCPDFR and look for "install taser" in the installer. It should tell you how.

What? Why is this a topic?

You mean once you get your citizenship? As long as you meet all other requirements, you can. Citizenship is citizenship, doesn't matter whether you were born here or immigrated (except for being President).

You have the texture right there (attached to your post). Textures are just .png files.

Same basic game, same format, same tool (I'd be SHOCKED if there were any meaningful differences between IV and an expansion pack for IV).

Interpol is not a law enforcement agency per se. They coordinate the activity of real law enforcement agencies, and make it easier for agencies from different countries to work together (e.g.: maintaining databases, mediating between different agencies, putting people in contact with the right other people, etc.). They make no arrests, operate no jails, and in general do exactly none of the things that movies and games show them as doing.

You can also make a newvehicles.img file if you want (this is what I did).

Suggestion: Can you give more info than just one street? Can you please make it so we have an intersection to look for?