What I may do is try both sides of the argument out, I know I am back tracking on what I said in my previous post. Although having said that prior to 0.4 and StopThe Ped, Ult Back Up etc, there only ever was Arrest Manager which I used. So tbh I should know that. Having said that, it has been awhile since I last played LSPDFR or GTA for that matter. Try about 2 years or so. So really I class this as coming in brand new.
I think I will try both methods out and see which I feel is better. Or more feasible to control using a mix of controller and keyboard and mouse (M/K). I do plan on using ELS so I am thinking of just enabling my controller for the likes of driving and the use of the lights, sirens etc. The only thing I wonder is how difficult it may be, when in a high speed pursuit, to use the keyboard and the respective keys to call for backup, spike strips, air units etc. Not sure on that one. But yea I think I will go with your advice on controller for driving, lights, and sirens. Then use (M/K) for all the other interactions etc.
I guess it also depends on how many plugins I use. The more I use, then the more keybindings I will need I guess. I certainly won't be going crazy on the amount of plugins. Maybe 10 tops plus Callouts. I don't know yet, maybe I might just add a few at a time and see how things go. Then when I reach a limit whereby controlling the game is becoming a little too much then stop.