This Is the Police in IOS

Crime, Mafia, Gambling, Law

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Our Expert Score

89/100

This Is the Police is a gripping blend of management strategy and noir storytelling. As an expert in tactical sims, I found the moral weight of every decision to be the game's strongest hook. You aren't just managing sirens and patrol cars; you're managing political corruption, mafia threats, and the dwindling morale of your officers. Jack Boyd is a compelling protagonist whose desperation you feel with every passing day.

The minimalist art style is striking and fits the cynical tone perfectly. The gameplay can feel repetitive during long sessions, but that almost serves the theme of the 'daily grind' of a police chief. It’s a game that asks how much of your soul you're willing to sell to reach retirement with a half-million dollars. A brilliant, thought-provoking experience.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.4Fri Jan 31 2025

Maintenance Update


Dive into a deep story of corruption, crime and intrigue. Take the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, and come face to face with the ugly underbelly of Freeburg, a city spiraling the drain. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Manage your staff, respond to emergencies, and investigate crimes in a city on the brink of chaos. The mafia underworld maneuvers behind the scenes, sinking their claws ever deeper into the city, even as the mayor is ready to exploit every situation to his political advantage.

Choose your approach to each situation as it unfolds. Sometimes you’ll be responding to a developing crisis at a crime scene, or negotiating with Freeburg’s crime bosses. Sometimes you’ll find yourself dodging questions in the press room, or even the occasional cross-examination in the witness box. Can you keep this pressure cooker from exploding, at least for long enough to stash away a nice retirement nest egg?

- Your mission is clear: make $500,000 in 180 days before Jack Boyd reaches retirement. How? That’s up to you!

- Decisions, decisions! This Is the Police is all about a dark story and how you react to it. Whatever you decide, your choices will influence the game – and the fate of Jack Boyd.

- The Good, the Bad, and... the Ugly? The Chief of Freeburg's Police Department deals with all kind of people. It is up to you to find the bad guys and decide how to deal with them.

- Carry out your duties. As head of Freeburg PD, Jack deals with all sorts of challenges every day: responding to emergencies, managing his officers, defending the department against City Hall and a corrupt mayor, and much more.

- Solve Investigations and gather evidence against the criminal gangs of Freeburg.

- Deal with the competing powers of the city. Everyone offers you favors, and each one comes at a price.

Rich and fully voiced story: Jack Boyd is portrayed by Jon St. John, the voice of Duke Nukem.


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Dive into a deep story of corruption, crime and intrigue. Take the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, and come face to face with the ugly underbelly of Freeburg, a city spiraling the drain. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Manage your staff, respond to emergencies, and investigate crimes in a city on the brink of chaos. The mafia underworld maneuvers behind the scenes, sinking their claws ever deeper into the city, even as the mayor is ready to exploit every situation to his political advantage.

Choose your approach to each situation as it unfolds. Sometimes you’ll be responding to a developing crisis at a crime scene, or negotiating with Freeburg’s crime bosses. Sometimes you’ll find yourself dodging questions in the press room, or even the occasional cross-examination in the witness box. Can you keep this pressure cooker from exploding, at least for long enough to stash away a nice retirement nest egg?

- Your mission is clear: make $500,000 in 180 days before Jack Boyd reaches retirement. How? That’s up to you!

- Decisions, decisions! This Is the Police is all about a dark story and how you react to it. Whatever you decide, your choices will influence the game – and the fate of Jack Boyd.

- The Good, the Bad, and... the Ugly? The Chief of Freeburg's Police Department deals with all kind of people. It is up to you to find the bad guys and decide how to deal with them.

- Carry out your duties. As head of Freeburg PD, Jack deals with all sorts of challenges every day: responding to emergencies, managing his officers, defending the department against City Hall and a corrupt mayor, and much more.

- Solve Investigations and gather evidence against the criminal gangs of Freeburg.

- Deal with the competing powers of the city. Everyone offers you favors, and each one comes at a price.

Rich and fully voiced story: Jack Boyd is portrayed by Jon St. John, the voice of Duke Nukem.


Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 68 Counts
Age Rating 16+

Screenshots

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This Is the Police is a deep strategy-adventure game about crime and punishment. Roleplaying as the gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you will dive into a dark story of corruption and intrigue. Manage your budget, respond to emergency calls, and investigate major crimes in the decaying city of Freeburg. Every decision counts: will you work with the mafia, take bribes, or uphold the law? Your goal is clear: make half a million dollars in 180 days before you're forced out of office.

Features

1

Rich, noir-inspired narrative

2

Deep management and strategy

3

Complex moral choices

4

Full voice acting by Jon St. John

Tips

Promotion Videos

THIS IS THE POLICE - Official Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

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You must survive 180 days and reach your financial goal while navigating the city's corruption.

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