Short answer: GTA 6 has the biggest police force in the series. Rockstar's trailers show cop cars like the Bravado Buffalo STX Pursuit, a Police Cruiser, the armored Police Riot truck and police SUVs, across nine different law enforcement agencies, from the Vice City Police Department to the Leonida Highway Patrol and the US Coast Guard. The police also get smarter thanks to a new Heat system on top of the classic six-star Wanted level.
Every GTA 6 police car seen so far
| Vehicle | Type | Looks like | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravado Buffalo STX Pursuit | Pursuit sedan | Dodge Charger | Seen in trailers |
| Police Cruiser (Bravado) | Patrol car | Ford Crown Victoria style | Seen in trailers |
| Brute Police Riot | Armored truck | SWAT truck | Seen in trailers |
| Police SUV | Patrol SUV | Ford Explorer Interceptor | Reported in trailers |
| Bravado Gauntlet Interceptor | Muscle pursuit car | Dodge Challenger | Seen; name from the 2022 leaks |
| Pegassi Tempesta, Vice Beach Police | Supercar | Lamborghini Huracán | Built for real by Rockstar and West Coast Customs |
The Vice Beach Police Tempesta is special: on November 6, 2026, Rockstar and West Coast Customs built real-life versions of six GTA 6 cars, and one of them was this police supercar. Every other confirmed car is in our GTA 6 Cars Database under Emergency.
The nine law enforcement agencies in Leonida
Fans who went through Trailer 1 frame by frame found nine different agency names on cars, uniforms and boats:
- City police: Vice City PD, Vice Dale PD, Ocean Beach PD, Port Gellhorn PD
- County: Kelly County PD, Leonard County Sheriff's Office
- State: Leonida Highway Patrol, Leonida Department of Corrections
- Federal: United States Coast Guard
This suggests different police in each area of the map, much like the sheriffs in the countryside of GTA 5, but on a bigger scale. These names come from fans, not from an official Rockstar list.
How the police work in GTA 6
- Six-star Wanted level: the classic stars are back, from one to six.
- New Heat system: the police remember what you look like and where you were last seen. Changing your outfit, your car or your area helps you disappear.
- Split up to escape: Jason and Lucia can go separate ways during a chase, so the police have to choose who to follow.
More gameplay changes: GTA 6 Features: Everything Confirmed.
Can you steal a police car in GTA 6?
Rockstar has not shown it yet, but stealing cop cars has been part of every GTA since the first game, and GTA 6 adds new ways to steal cars, like breaking a window or unlocking a door quietly. We will confirm it on launch day.
Tips to lose the police in GTA 6
- Change clothes at a store or safehouse: the Heat system tracks your look.
- Swap cars out of sight of the police.
- Leave the area: each region has its own agency.
- With both leads, split up to divide the chase.
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FAQ
What police cars are in GTA 6?
So far: the Bravado Buffalo STX Pursuit, a Police Cruiser, the Brute Police Riot armored truck, police SUVs and a Gauntlet Interceptor, plus a Vice Beach Police Pegassi Tempesta.
How many police departments are in GTA 6?
Fans spotted nine law enforcement agencies in the first trailer, including Vice City PD, Leonard County Sheriff, Leonida Highway Patrol and the US Coast Guard.
Does GTA 6 have a six-star Wanted level?
Yes. The six-star Wanted level returns, together with a new Heat system.
What is the Heat system in GTA 6?
The police remember your appearance and where you were seen. Changing your outfit, car or area helps you lose them.
Sources: Rockstar Games trailers and the Extended Look; agency names identified by fans as reported by Dexerto; vehicle details cross-checked with GuruGamer. Last checked November 14, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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