How the wanted system works
Six star tiers, six escalation stages — based on the GTA series template and what Trailer 2 hinted at for Leonida law enforcement.
Rockstar has not published GTA 6 wanted-level mechanics, but the series template — six tiers from local patrol to military — is well established. This page maps that template onto Leonida's confirmed law-enforcement agencies (State Trooper, county sheriff, SWAT and federal equivalents).
Nearest beat cop notices. Break line of sight to lose.
Leonida State Trooper, county sheriff
Multiple cruisers dispatched. Roadblocks at intersections.
State Trooper + local PD
Helicopter spotlight and highway pursuit units.
Sheriff Air Unit
Heavy tactical response. Snipers on high buildings.
Leonida SWAT
FIB-equivalent agents join. Coordinated ambushes.
FIB / IAA equivalents
Historic top-tier response — armored vehicles and gunships.
Full agency stack