Payday 2: 10 Crucial Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

3. What Triggers The Cops

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Sometimes you’ve planned out a heist expertly, everyone’s got their suit on, silenced weapons and hey, what’s spooked that civilian? Oh crap, now the cops are on their way, better restart the whole damn level.

The following are a couple things you probably had no idea will set about your undoing:

Bags - Yes a rucksack on the street isn’t very suspicious IRL, but in the world of Payday there’s nothing more terrifying. Keep them out of view, even from cameras.

Any broken glass - A complete no-no, if civilians hear this or guards see this, they will instantly call the police.

An active ECM - If someone walks by this, you can bet they’ll be suspicious.

Taking fall damage - Try not to fall off any buildings, especially if you’re gonna land too close to someone out for a stroll.

Civilian screams - Sort of a no brainer, but if you have someone cuffed up as a hostage, keep them out of sight and a couple meters from hearing range of any non-bound civvies.

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