The Brute Police Riot is an armored law enforcement vehicle appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
The Police Riot appears to be based on the Lenco BEAR, with smaller elements of smaller off-road based armored trucks, such as the stepsides and the side bars. It is also based, to a lesser extent, on the 1989-2001 International 4700 Series, due to the van-style design and roof, which has some resemblance to that of the Stockade. It also takes a large amount of inspiration from the APC BATT vehicles.
Design[]
The Police Riot is used by the Tactical Response Unit of the National Office of Security Enforcement, featuring NOOSE markings and a NOOSE seal on its sides and rear, as well as the initials "LSPD" on its front and on the doors. Because of its use as a law enforcement vehicle, the Police Riot features bulletproof armor and netting; the side windows are also shatter-proof, but not completely bulletproof. It also possesses an LED lightbar and small lights on both ends of the vehicle. The rear features two small holes under the doors that seem to possess the use of riot gear like tear gas, though these cannot be used.
It is likely the successor of GTA IV's Enforcer, since both are used by the same law enforcement agency, share similar designs, and are manufactured by Brute. They also share the same engine sounds, top speeds, acceleration times, and chassis design. Also, a glitch involving wheel textures or their inserts exists on both of the trucks, implying it was simply copied over to GTA V. The only change is the square-shaped hood and the ability to carry more personnel on its sides.
The truck's hood cannot be opened or detached from the rest of the vehicle.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
The Police Riot possesses an average top speed for a truck or sedan, being around the 105 mph mark. Since it weighs several tons, acceleration is abysmal, as it can take up to 10 seconds to reach an average speed.
Braking is acceptable, while needed to make quick arrests and blockades. The wide wheelbase provides good lateral stability, although it does not take corners fast enough to truly test this. The Police Riot is double-wheeled at the rear, to help hold its large capabilities of weight. The truck carries a simple front-engine, rear wheel drive layout. It otherwise shares the same capabilities as the Stockade.
The main advantages for the Police Riot are its mass and overall power, being tough enough to withstand heavy gunfire and many head-on collisions. It can withstand most gunfire for sustained periods, and even a sticky bomb won't destroy it unless it is in contact or directly underneath the vehicle. Molotovs and gasoline are ineffective against it. Only multiple grenades can deal any damage. RPG shots and tank shells can instantly destroy it, however. Trying to kill occupants while they are still inside is a lost cause, as almost all windows are bulletproof from the outside, making it a great vehicle to steal and use during high wanted levels if it is available.
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
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N/A | 75 / 120 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 6500 / 14330 | 65 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
13.5 Seconds | 95 / 153 | 5 | FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- RGSC missing Warstock Cache & Carry as the dealer; Police Riot was added for purchase with The Chop Shop update.
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- NOOSE TRU teams responding to the bank robbery during the mission The Paleto Score arrive in two Police Riots.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Several Police Riots will respond during The Pacific Standard Job, only if civilians are killed during the siege.
- If so, one will form a roadblock shortly along the given route once the players have reached the bikes. It will be part of a roadblock formed by itself and a ramp which the players can use. If the players did not kill any civilians during the heist, a Police Cruiser will spawn in its place.
- A Police Riot spawns as a roadblock vehicle in the mission Asset Seizure.
- A Police Riot appears as the target vehicle during the "Keycards" preparation for The Doomsday Heist.
- Two Police Riots will arrive at Mission Row Police Station during Dispatch I.
- Two to four Police Riots appear as armored transports for target enemies during the mission Dispatch VI.
- Several Police Riots arrive at The Diamond Casino & Resort after players leave the building during the Casino Heist.
- Used by attacking enemies in the Project 4808A: Terminal, Project 4808D: Desert, Project 4808E: Arena, and Project 4808F: Pillbox survivals.
- Various Police Riots arrive at the Union Depository after the player executes a robbery during The Union Depository Contract.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Spawns in roadblocks at 4 and 5 star wanted levels. They spawn more frequently if the player uses explosives in the chase. Also appears frequently when flying an aircraft.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Spawns at the Vespucci Police Station, Davis Sheriff's Station, Sandy Shores Sheriff's Station and the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office (as of Patch 1.17). Upon entering them, the player will be granted a free, full Body Armor.
- Can be found forming road blocks when at a 4 or 5 star wanted level.
Enhanced versions[]
- Available for purchase from Warstock Cache & Carry for $4,800,000 after losing a 4 or 5 star wanted level naturally, as part of The Chop Shop update.
- Available for $3,600,000 after finishing the Tactical Gear preparation mission of the Gangbanger Robbery.
Rewards[]
- The Police Riot gives the player Super Heavy Body Armor upon entry.
Oversights[]
- When first added to Warstock Cache & Carry, the original description described the Police Riot as modifiable in a purchasable property, identically to the Unmarked Cruiser added for purchase in the same update. The description was later corrected with the Bottom Dollar Bounties update.
Trivia[]
- Despite what its name suggests, the Police Riot only forms roadblocks. It will not deploy any NOOSE officers from the rear of the truck and only has a NOOSE driver and a passenger. In The Paleto Score and The Pacific Standard Job (if hostages are killed), an exception to this is made. Otherwise, NOOSE teams use the FIB Granger instead.
- In The Paleto Score, dialogue reveals that they are the Bomb Squad. This seems to be the reason why they appear often when explosives are used in normal gameplay.
- Unlike other law enforcement vehicles, the Police Riot utilizes a truck horn instead of the traditional police horn.
- In the enhanced version, the truck now features multiple different horns that are randomized on each Police Riot.
- In the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, the Police Riot had double rear wheels, which were replaced by single wheels in the enhanced version.