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Hostage & Robbery Rules
These rules govern high-priority crimes like bank robberies, jewelry store heists, and other hostage situations. Follow them carefully to ensure fair, balanced scenarios for everyone involved.
HOSTAGE RULES:
Minimum Police Requirement:
6 officers minimum must be on duty for high-priority crimes (bank robberies, jewelry stores, etc.)
7 officers minimum required if you're taking a police officer hostage
If there aren't enough officers online, you cannot proceed with the crime
Success
Detailed cop minimums can be found in the player guide.
Warning
When taking a cop hostage it must be done in a realistic way.
Danger
You DO NOT have to have a hostage for robberies and crimes. They make negotiations easier and help protect you, but it is also OK to be creative with your scenes. Not all big robberies have to follow the "Stand around and negotiate" template. You can think of other ways to make your scenes interesting.
Hostage Legitimacy:
Hostages MUST be random civilians – go out and find someone
❌ NOT allowed: Taking friends as hostages, robbers posing as hostages, or fake hostages
You need a real, uninvolved person for the scenario to be valid
Number of Hostages:
No hard limit on hostage count
However: You must have a reasonable number of robbers to manage your hostages
Don't take 10 hostages when you only have 2 robbers – be realistic
Hostage Release:
Hostages CANNOT be taken from the scene after the crime is completed
Law enforcement will take action to prevent hostages from leaving with robbers
Once the robbery is done, hostages stay at the scene
Ransom Rules:
Maximum ransom: $25,000 per hostage in cash
If ransom is requested and paid, the hostage MUST be exchanged for the money
You cannot take the money and keep/kill the hostage
ROBBER RULES:
Group Size:
Maximum 4 active robbers on scene
1 lookout/getaway driver allowed (separate from the 4 robbers on scene)
Total: 5 people maximum involved in the crime
Vehicle Limit:
Maximum 3 vehicles allowed for the robbery
Setup Requirements:
Your entire scene MUST be set up BEFORE starting the robbery
❌ NOT allowed: Starting the robbery, then adding people or showing up later with a hostage
Everyone involved must be present and ready when the crime begins
Negotiation Demands:
You can make reasonable demands during negotiations
❌ NOT allowed as demands:
Cops not pursuing you after you leave
Taking the hostage from the scene
Warning
Police are allowed to deny your requests, it is a negotiation after all, need to execute a hostage if cops aren't budging? Asking for police equipment or major things may require major leverage.
LAW ENFORCEMENT RULES:
Negotiations:
Police must conduct negotiations with the robbers
"Plus 2 Rule" applies – LEO can have 2 additional officers beyond the robber count for negotiations and scene management
Officer Down Protocol:
If an officer is shot during the robbery, an all-call may be used
No limit on how many officers can respond to an officer-down situation
This overrides normal response limitations
Communication Methods: Negotiations can be conducted through:
Mutual radio channel between robbers and police
Phone calls
Megaphone/in-person communication
Warning
Try to be creative, walking out alone talking to 4 cops is not realistic, they can grab you if you do that.
Quick Reference Summary:
Robbers:
4 robbers + 1 lookout max
3 vehicles max
Must use real, random hostages
$25k max ransom per hostage
Setup complete before starting
LEO:
6 officers minimum (7 if cop hostage)
Plus 2 rule for negotiations
Unlimited response if officer shot
Prevent hostages from leaving scene
Consequences:
Violating these rules will result in:
The robbery being shut down by staff
Items/money being removed
Disciplinary action for involved parties
These rules exist to keep high-priority crimes balanced and fair for both criminals and law enforcement.
Questions about specific scenarios? Open a ticket before attempting the robbery.