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= APB (All Points Bulletin) =
= APB =
APB is a server wide alert for high wanted [[criminals]]. Everyone on the server can see APB alerts.


[[Police]] usually hunt APB targets. Police get rewards for helping capture APB suspects.
== 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.


== Quick summary ==
== When an APB starts ==
A player becomes APB when they reach '''1000 Wanted Points'''.


* APB starts when a player reaches 1000 wanted points or higher
The server can have up to '''3''' APBs at the same time. Each extra APB needs a higher Wanted Points number.
* Only 3 APB targets can exist at the same time
* You can check current APB targets with /apb
* You can also check APB on [[CITPhone]] in Event Times (press B)
 
== Key numbers and rules ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!APB slot
!Value
!Wanted Points needed
|-
|-
|APB #1 starts at
|1st APB
|1000 wanted points
|1000
|-
|-
|APB #2 starts at
|2nd APB
|1100 wanted points
|1100
|-
|-
|APB #3 starts at
|3rd APB
|1200 wanted points
|1200
|}
 
== What players see ==
 
* APB alerts are shown to everyone, including cops and criminals.
* If you see <code>!!! APB !!!</code> above a player, it means they are an APB target.
 
== How to check current APBs ==
 
=== Command ===
 
* <code>/apb</code> 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 <code>B</code>).
 
=== Police Computer (cops) ===
 
* Cops can check law information using the [[Police Computer]] (key <code>F5</code>), 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:<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.
 
== Statistics commands ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Command
!What it shows
|-
|<code>/qs apb</code>
|Your lifetime times APBd
|-
|-
|Max APB targets at once
|<code>/qs apbjailed</code>
|3
|How many APB targets you have jailed
|}
|}


== How APB works ==
== FAQ ==
 
; What does APB mean
: APB means All Points Bulletin.


# A player reaches the APB threshold (1000 wanted points or higher)
; When does APB happen
# Everyone gets an APB alert on screen
: At 1000 Wanted Points. If there are already APBs active, the next slots use 1100 and 1200 Wanted Points.
# The alert message looks like this
#: "<name> posted an APB on <name>, assist in arresting them!"
# Players can check the current APB targets
#: /apb
#: CITPhone Event Times (press B)


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


; Check /apb first
; How do I check APB targets
: It’s the fastest way to see who the APB targets are right now.
: Use <code>/apb</code> or CITPhone Event Times (key <code>B</code>).
; Use CITPhone when you’re moving
: Press B and check Event Times if you don’t want to stop and type.
; Watch the top screen alert text
: If you miss it, you might not even know APB started.
; If you care about stats
: /qs apb shows how many times you were APB.
: /qs apbjailed shows how many APBs you jailed (police stat).


== Examples ==
== Related pages ==


# A [[criminal]] hits 1000 wanted points. They become APB and everyone sees the alert.
* [[Criminal]]
# Three criminals hit 1000, 1100, and 1200 wanted points. That fills all 3 APB slots.
* Armed Robbery
# You want to see who is APB right now. You type /apb or you check CITPhone Event Times.
* Wanted Points
* Police Computer
* CITPhone


== See also ==
Wanted points Wanted list [[Police Computer]] (F5) CITPhone Event Times Arresting and jailing Quick stats commands Stingers
[[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