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== APB – All Points Bulletin ==
= APB =
The '''APB''' system is a high-priority alert used to notify all law players and [[criminals]] about a '''dangerous suspect''' with a high wanted level. It ensures that both sides are aware and can act accordingly—either to '''arrest''' or '''avoid''' the target.
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=== What Is an APB? ===
== Overview ==
An '''APB''' (All Points Bulletin) is an alert for a criminal who has very high [[Wanted Points]]. When an APB happens, the server shows a message and the target becomes a priority for [[police]]. Both [[cops]] and [[criminals]] can see APB alerts.


* APB stands for '''All Points Bulletin'''.
== When an APB starts ==
* It's an '''automatic or manual alert''' placed on suspects who reach a high number of '''[[Wanted Points]] (WP)'''.
A player becomes APB when they reach '''1000 Wanted Points'''.
* These players are marked as '''top priority for arrest'''.


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The server can have up to '''3''' APBs at the same time. Each extra APB needs a higher Wanted Points number.
{| class="wikitable"
!APB slot
!Wanted Points needed
|-
|1st APB
|1000
|-
|2nd APB
|1100
|-
|3rd APB
|1200
|}


=== When Is an APB Triggered? ===
== What players see ==


* '''Auto-APBs''' are triggered '''automatically''' when a suspect reaches '''1,000+ WP'''.
* APB alerts are shown to everyone, including cops and criminals.
* '''Limit:''' A maximum of '''3 APBs''' can exist at the same time.
* If you see <code>!!! APB !!!</code> above a player, it means they are an APB target.
* Each new APB increases the required WP:
** '''1st APB:''' 1,000 WP
** '''2nd APB:''' 1,100 WP
** '''3rd APB:''' 1,200 WP


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== How to check current APBs ==


=== How to Identify an APB ===
=== Command ===


* A '''yellow star blip''' will appear on the map.
* <code>/apb</code> shows the current APB list.
* An on-screen message will say:  <code>"<Player> posted an APB on <Player> – assist in arresting them!"</code>
* The APB list also shows if an APB target is inside an [[Armed Robbery]].
* Use <code>/apb</code> in chat to view:
** Name of the current APB
** Their location
* Open the '''[[CITPhone]] (B)''' > "Event Times" app to also see APB info.


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=== CITPhone ===


=== Who Can See APBs? ===
* You can also check APB in [[CITPhone]] under Event Times (key <code>B</code>).


* '''Both [[Cops]] and Criminals''' are notified of an active APB.
=== Police Computer (cops) ===
* The message appears on screen and in logs for increased visibility.


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* Cops can check law information using the [[Police Computer]] (key <code>F5</code>), including APB.


=== APB Rules ===
== Rewards ==
Helping arrest APB targets gives '''law points''' and '''money'''. ''Not specified in the current CIT KB:'' exact amounts and how rewards scale.


* '''Gangsters cannot [[damage]] APBs''', and '''APBs cannot damage gangsters'''.
== Message format ==
* Only law players (cops) can arrest an APB.
When an APB is posted, players receive a message like this:<blockquote>"<name> posted an APB on <name>, assist in arresting them!"</blockquote>''Not specified in the current CIT KB:'' who can post an APB and whether players can post one manually.


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== Statistics commands ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Command
!What it shows
|-
|<code>/qs apb</code>
|Your lifetime times APBd
|-
|<code>/qs apbjailed</code>
|How many APB targets you have jailed
|}


=== Tips for Cops ===
== FAQ ==


* Use the '''[[Police]] Computer (F5)''' to pin APBs for fast navigation.
; What does APB mean
* Team up for faster takedowns
: APB means All Points Bulletin.


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; When does APB happen
: At 1000 Wanted Points. If there are already APBs active, the next slots use 1100 and 1200 Wanted Points.


=== Tips for Criminals ===
; Who can see APB alerts
: Everyone. Cops and criminals both see them.


* If '''you''' are the APB:
; How do I check APB targets
** Stay moving and avoid open areas.
: Use <code>/apb</code> or CITPhone Event Times (key <code>B</code>).
** Use drugs (LSD, Speed, God) to escape longer.
 
== Related pages ==
 
* [[Criminal]]
* Armed Robbery
* Wanted Points
* Police Computer
* CITPhone


[[Category:Law Category]]
[[Category:Law Category]]
[[Category:Criminal Category]]
[[Category:Criminal Category]]

Latest revision as of 17:13, 23 February 2026

APB

Overview

An APB (All Points Bulletin) is an alert for a criminal who has very high Wanted Points. When an APB happens, the server shows a message and the target becomes a priority for police. Both cops and criminals can see APB alerts.

When an APB starts

A player becomes APB when they reach 1000 Wanted Points.

The server can have up to 3 APBs at the same time. Each extra APB needs a higher Wanted Points number.

APB slot Wanted Points needed
1st APB 1000
2nd APB 1100
3rd APB 1200

What players see

  • APB alerts are shown to everyone, including cops and criminals.
  • If you see !!! APB !!! above a player, it means they are an APB target.

How to check current APBs

Command

  • /apb shows the current APB list.
  • The APB list also shows if an APB target is inside an Armed Robbery.

CITPhone

  • You can also check APB in CITPhone under Event Times (key B).

Police Computer (cops)

  • Cops can check law information using the Police Computer (key F5), including APB.

Rewards

Helping arrest APB targets gives law points and money. Not specified in the current CIT KB: exact amounts and how rewards scale.

Message format

When an APB is posted, players receive a message like this:

"<name> posted an APB on <name>, assist in arresting them!"

Not specified in the current CIT KB: who can post an APB and whether players can post one manually.

Statistics commands

Command What it shows
/qs apb Your lifetime times APBd
/qs apbjailed How many APB targets you have jailed

FAQ

What does APB mean
APB means All Points Bulletin.
When does APB happen
At 1000 Wanted Points. If there are already APBs active, the next slots use 1100 and 1200 Wanted Points.
Who can see APB alerts
Everyone. Cops and criminals both see them.
How do I check APB targets
Use /apb or CITPhone Event Times (key B).

Related pages

  • Criminal
  • Armed Robbery
  • Wanted Points
  • Police Computer
  • CITPhone