Getting StartedLCPDFR vs FivePD: Which Police Mod Should You Choose?
Compare LCPDFR and FivePD by game, patrol setup and add-ons. Understand where LSPDFR fits, then choose GTA IV policing, GTA V solo play or FiveM co-op.
Your next patrolstarts with FivePD.
Police roleplay on FiveM, with a clearer starting point. Find the guides, download information, and setup help you need to get going.
Independent community guides. Not the FivePD development team.
Release status, sources and review scope
Less searching.
More getting started.
Playing and running a server are different jobs. Pick your path and skip the instructions you do not need.
Compare LCPDFR and FivePDI want to play
Join an existing community. You do not need to install or administer a server to get started.
I want to host
Check the package, prepare a test server, and work through the legacy setup guide.
I need a hand
Find troubleshooting guides and narrow down what is getting in the way of your patrol.
Your server.
A considered setup.
Start with the right version, not a random snippet. Verify your package and its requirements before changing a live server.
Choose your route
Join an existing server to play, or prepare a separate test server to host.
Check the package
Read its source, version, license and requirements. A mirror filename is not release verification.
Configure
Back up first. For the inspected legacy layout, review root config.json and the files under config/.
Test
Confirm startup, database persistence and a complete patrol before opening to players.
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# server.cfg: after installing a compatible resource as resources/fivepd
ensure fivepd
# Runs when this configuration is executed.
# ensure starts a stopped resource or restarts a running one.
# It is not an automatic crash-recovery watchdog.The JSON tab is a fragment from an inspected legacy configuration, not a complete replacement file. Preserve the rest of your settings. Source and limitations.
Make the patrol your own.
Callouts, vehicles, lights, and the details in between. Start with a guide, then check each author's requirements, license, and version support.
Custom Callouts
Install a compatible callout pack and test it in isolation.
Custom Police Vehicles
Plan model names, dependencies and a rollback before adding vehicles.
ELS
Optional emergency-lighting resources; follow the selected implementation.
Custom Gun Sounds
Understand the difference between client-side and server-streamed audio.
Luxart Vehicle Control
An optional light and siren control resource, separate from FivePD.
Radiance V
A separate visual mod; check its installation scope and compatibility.
Community files stay with their authors. A listing is not a compatibility or safety certification.Project links & legacy archives
Keep your knowledge current.
Recently edited guides. Article edit dates and source-review status are shown separately.
Getting Started
TutorialsFivePD Ranks Explained: Cadet to Chief Progression
How FivePD rank systems work, what actually earns promotions from cadet to chief, and how server owners build a ladder players respect.
TutorialsHow to Update FivePD Without Losing Player Data
A repeatable FivePD update routine: back up the database, test on staging, deploy, verify and roll back cleanly - without losing ranks or records.
What is FivePD?
FivePD is a police-roleplay modification for FiveM with AI scenarios and cooperative patrols. It is a separate project from LSPDFR, not an official multiplayer port of that mod.
Is this the official FivePD website?
No. FivePDMod.com is an independent guide and download-information site. It is not the FivePD development team. Consult the FivePD project website for developer announcements.
Is FivePD free to use?
Legacy FivePD has been distributed as a free download, but free does not mean open source or permission to redistribute. Hosting and third-party add-ons may cost money. Check the terms of the package you use.
Can I play FivePD alone?
You can patrol alone on a FiveM server, including a local test server. That is different from installing a single-player GTA V mod; FiveM and a server are still part of the setup.
Which version should I download?
We have not verified a current official release. Our download page distinguishes existing legacy mirrors from external project links. Check the source and version before installing or updating.
Do I need ELS to run FivePD?
ELS is a separate optional lighting resource, not a general requirement for FivePD. Use the instructions for your chosen lighting system and vehicle pack; do not assume ELS and Luxart are interchangeable.
A good patrol
starts with a good plan.
Join a community, prepare your own server, or find the answer that gets you unstuck.