Police Chief Simulator Patrol Units and Dispatch

Patrol Units and Dispatch

Patrol Units carry station assignments into Winston Springs. Hotfix #1 fixed patrols getting stuck and not returning; the current store also confirms district patrols as part of the released game.

Full Version · source-backed systemGuide reviewed 2026-09-18; source dates belowGlobal status: Patch Notes #21 · verified 2026-09-25

01 · Field note

What the official record establishes

The Briefing Room demonstration shows selecting a prepared case, choosing officers and equipment, then sending the team out. The map is described as showing an estimated return time.

02 · Field note

Checks for your current playthrough

Review the selected assignment, team and map state before waiting on a return. If a team remains stuck on an updated build, keep the assignment details for a fresh report.

03 · Field note

Evidence boundary

Estimated return time is not a guaranteed duration. No patrol success percentage, staffing multiplier or optimal team is inferred.