You need to find where the game stores your user data. By default, the save location for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is typically found here:
(Note: The AppData folder is hidden by default in Windows. You can unhide it in View Settings, or simply press Windows Key + R, type %appdata%, go back one folder to "Local", and find "LocalLow" from there.)
Do not skip the tutorial. The updated version includes a mandatory driving test on the new highway system. Pass this to get your first patrol car. police simulator patrol officers save game 100 updated
Before we dive into tactics, let’s define the terminology. In the context of Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, a “100% save game” refers to a save file where the player has:
The “Updated” tag is critical. Prior to version 1.12.0, many save files were corrupted by a “Shift Reset Bug” where night shifts would overwrite day shift progress. The new update finally patches this, allowing for stable, cloud-synced 100% completion. You need to find where the game stores your user data
If you have acquired a 100% save file, the typical installation path for the Steam/Microsoft Store version is:
"The game doesn't recognize the save file."
Ensure the file extension is correct. Sometimes downloaded saves are in .txt or other formats. The game typically reads .dat files or folder IDs. Check that you haven't extracted the files inside another folder by accident. (Note: The AppData folder is hidden by default in Windows
"My game crashes on load." This usually happens if the save file version does not match your game version. Ensure your game is updated to the latest patch on Steam/Epic Games. If the save file was created on an older version of the game, it may not be compatible with a newer updated game version.
"I want my old progress back."
Simply delete the new save files and paste your backed-up folder back into the LocalLow directory.
Previously, you could grind the same district for hours. Now, the game introduces fatigue and shift rotation. To reach 100%, you cannot stay in Downtown forever. The game forces you to patrol less active districts (like the industrial Harbor) to “balance the crime map.” If you ignore a district for too long, crime spikes, and your promotion slows down.