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How to Install LSPDFR - Complete Police Mod Guide 2025

28 Nov 14:28
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How to Install LSPDFR - Complete Guide

LSPDFR (Los Santos Police Department First Response) is the most popular police roleplay mod for GTA 5. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the complete installation process.

What is LSPDFR?

LSPDFR transforms GTA 5 into a police simulator where you can patrol Los Santos, conduct traffic stops, respond to emergency calls, and experience life as a law enforcement officer.

Requirements

  • GTA 5 PC (Steam, Epic, or Rockstar)
  • Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2+
  • Visual C++ Redistributable 2015-2022
  • At least 4GB free disk space

Step 1: Install Rage Plugin Hook

  1. Download Rage Plugin Hook from LSPDFR.com
  2. Extract all files to your GTA 5 root folder
  3. You should have RAGEPluginHook.exe in the same folder as GTA5.exe

Step 2: Install LSPDFR

  1. Download LSPDFR from LSPDFR.com (latest version 0.4.9)
  2. Extract the archive
  3. Copy ALL contents to your GTA 5 folder
  4. This includes the lspdfr folder and all plugin files

Step 3: First Launch

  1. Run RAGEPluginHook.exe as Administrator
  2. Wait for updates to complete
  3. Click Play to launch GTA 5
  4. Load into Story Mode (NOT Online)
  5. Press F4 to go on duty

Step 4: Configure Controls

Default LSPDFR Controls:

ActionKey Go On/Off DutyF4 Open Interaction MenuE (near ped) Toggle SirenQ Request BackupB (in menu) Open ComputerE (in vehicle)

Installing Plugins

Essential plugins to enhance LSPDFR:

  • Stop The Ped - Better traffic stops
  • Ultimate Backup - AI partner system
  • CompuLite - MDT computer
  • Police SmartRadio - Realistic dispatch

Install plugins by copying files to Plugins/LSPDFR/ folder.

Common Issues

Game doesnt launch

  • Run as Administrator
  • Check antivirus exceptions
  • Verify .NET Framework installed

LSPDFR not loading

  • Must use RAGEPluginHook.exe to launch
  • Check console for errors (press ~)
  • Verify all files copied correctly

Version not supported

  • Wait for RPH update after GTA patches
  • Check LSPDFR.com for announcements

Tips for Best Experience

  • Always launch via RAGEPluginHook.exe
  • Install plugins one at a time
  • Read plugin requirements carefully
  • Keep backups of working setups
  • Join LSPDFR Discord for support

Conclusion

LSPDFR opens up an entirely new way to play GTA 5. Follow this guide carefully and youll be patrolling Los Santos in no time!