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Vice City Police Department

The Vice City Police Department ( VCPD) is the primary municipal law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Vice City in the state of Leonida, set to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. It is the main law enforcement body within the city limits and is distinct from the Vice-Dale Police Department, which has jurisdiction over the wider Vice-Dale County.

Overview

The Vice City Police Department is responsible for maintaining law and order across Vice City. As shown in the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, the VCPD plays an important role in the game, responding to criminal activity and interacting with the protagonists. Its structure and operations are largely modeled on the real-world Miami Police Department1, reflecting the series' satirical portrayal of Florida. The department serves a major urban area with demographics similar to those of Miami.

Branding and Design

Based on initial footage, the VCPD utilizes a traditional police branding scheme. Their primary vehicle livery is a white and blue design, which is a common color combination for law enforcement vehicles. At least one vehicle variant has been observed with a more modern, retro-reflective "ghost" livery. Further details on officer uniforms, precinct architecture, and the department's official logo have not yet been fully revealed.

Services

As a law enforcement agency, the VCPD's primary service is public safety. Their most visible assets are their fleet of emergency vehicles used to patrol the city and respond to incidents, as seen in the first trailer and the GTA VI promotional website.

Vehicles

The VCPD is equipped with several vehicles, as seen in promotional material for Grand Theft Auto VI:

  • Police Cruiser (Interceptor): A Vapid police car with a standard white and blue livery.
  • Unnamed Vapid ghost police car: A Vapid police car model featuring a subtle, retro-reflective "ghost" livery.
  • Unnamed Vapid police SUV: A Vapid police SUV, also featuring the white and blue livery.

Locations

The VCPD's jurisdiction is confined to the city of Vice City, the county seat of Vice-Dale County. While they will have a pervasive presence on the streets of the city, specific precinct locations and headquarters are currently unknown.

Role in Grand Theft Auto VI

The VCPD is expected to be a primary antagonistic force in Grand Theft Auto VI, responsible for the wanted level system within the Vice City limits. Players engaging in criminal activities will attract the attention of the VCPD, with the department dispatching officers and vehicles to neutralize the threat.

Unnamed Vapid Police Interceptor as seen in the first GTA 6 trailer.
Unnamed Vapid Police Interceptor as seen in the first GTA 6 trailer.
Vapid Police Cruiser covered in white and blue livery as seen in the second GTA 6 trailer.
Vapid Police Cruiser covered in white and blue livery as seen in the second GTA 6 trailer.
Vapid "ghost" police cruiser as seen in the second GTA 6 trailer.
Vapid "ghost" police cruiser as seen in the second GTA 6 trailer.

Trivia

  • The VCPD is set to make its debut in the HD Universe with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
  • The department previously appeared in the 2D Universe in Grand Theft Auto.
  • It was also the primary law enforcement agency in the 3D Universe titles Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
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References

  1. Miami Police Department, Wikipedia, published September 3, 2025. Accessed September 10, 2025.

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