North Yankton State Patrol

The North Yankton State Patrol (NYSP) is the police force that appears briefly in Prologue of Grand Theft Auto V. They operate in the state of North Yankton and were named Trooper of the Year in 1951. They are inspired from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, as North Yankton is based off of North Dakota.

Weapons

 * Pistol
 * Pump Shotgun
 * SMG
 * Carbine Rifle

Vehicles
They use white Police Roadcruisers with two stripes (gold and blue) down the side and "STATE PATROL" next to the front door, and the police emblem emblazoned on the front doors. They also use Police Ranchers with the same livery that at the rear side under the window the legend "Trooper of the year 1951". The cars are fitted with snow chains on the tires due to the snowy weather and treacherous driving conditions in that area.

Uniforms
State Troopers wear black coats over white shirts with black ties, and light brown pants. Their uniform is based on that of the real life NDHP's uniform. Due to the weather, officers are also seen wearing heavy duty winter attire and gear such as jackets.

Trivia

 * The police force is only seen during the Prologue of GTA V.
 * They are quite heavily armed. Officers are seen using Carbine Rifles and SMGs in addition to their pistols and pump shotguns.
 * Normally during the mission, none of the two selectable characters (Michael/Trevor) can enter/save the NYSP Patrol cars.
 * The only possible way for the player to acquire NYSP Police patrol cars is by means of hacking or other ways of game exploiting.
 * The Livery of the Vehicles and uniforms of the North Yankton State Police are based on that of the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
 * The North Yankton State Patrol is the second state police force seen in the HD Universe with the Alderny State Police being first and the San Andreas Highway Patrol being the third in the HD Universe

North Yankton State Patrol