GTA Online Weekly Update April 1 2026: Neighborhood Watch Event, New Police Vehicles, and Discounts
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The Neighborhood Watch Event arrives in GTA Online this week, bringing new decommissioned police vehicles from Bravado and fresh Dispatch Work assignments alongside stacked bonuses and deep discounts. Here is everything changing from April 1 through April 8, 2026.
Neighborhood Watch Event
Los Santos needs your help this week as the Neighborhood Watch Event runs through April 8. Join Vincent and his defense force by driving new decommissioned police vehicles from Bravado and tackling two brand new Dispatch Work assignments. Complete 5 Dispatch Work Missions as part of the Weekly Challenge to receive the Summer LSPD Officer w/ Tie Outfit and a GTA$200,000 bonus. Log in and purchase or own the Declasse Park Ranger (Emergency) to receive the Winter Park Ranger Outfit within 72 hours. New LSPD and Park Ranger Outfits will continue to be available as rewards over the next two weeks.
New Vehicles This Week
Two new Bravado law enforcement vehicles arrive this week:
The Bravado Buffalo Cruiser is available for purchase immediately and serves as the latest addition to the decommissioned police fleet. This patrol variant of the Buffalo platform offers solid performance for Dispatch Work and free roam law enforcement activities.
The Bravado Buffalo STX Pursuit is free to claim for GTA+ Members this week and becomes available for everyone to purchase starting April 9. The STX Pursuit builds on the Buffalo STX platform with pursuit-ready modifications.
Bonus Rewards and Activities
Dispatch Work pays Triple GTA$ and RP this week, making it one of the most profitable activities available. GTA+ Members receive even more with 3X rewards. Wildlife Photography pays Double GTA$ and RP with GTA+ Members earning 4X rewards. Firefighter missions and The Vespucci Job also pay Double GTA$ and RP. The Community Race Series rounds out the bonus activities with Double rewards as well.
Weekly Challenges and Vehicles
The Podium Vehicle at the Diamond Casino is the Maibatsu MonstroCiti. Spin the Lucky Wheel daily for your chance to win it. The Prize Ride Challenge requires placing Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for 4 days in a row to win the Ocelot Swinger. This week's Time Trial is Calafia Way, and the Premium Race is Boots on the Ground locked to Motorcycle class.
Test Rides this week feature three Removed Vehicles: the Western Wolfsbane, Declasse Vamos, and Vulcar Fagaloa. On PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Enhanced, the HSW Time Trial runs Sandy Shores to La Puerta, and the Premium Test Ride is the Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible.
Salvage Yard Robbery Targets
This week's Salvage Yard robberies feature these target vehicles:
- The Gangbanger Robbery: Albany Hermes
- The McTony Robbery: Hijak Ruston
- The Cargo Ship Robbery: Enus Paragon R
FIB Priority File
This week's FIB Priority File is The Fine Art File. Check your interaction menu for details on targets and objectives.
Showroom Vehicles and Test Rides
Luxury Autos is showcasing the Benefactor Vorschlaghammer and the Declasse Tampa GT. Premium Deluxe Motorsports features five Removed Vehicles: the Grotti Cheetah Classic, Vapid Ellie, Bravado Greenwood, Albany V-STR, and Benefactor Schafter.
Law Enforcement Vehicle Discounts
A massive 35% discount applies to all law enforcement vehicles through April 15, giving you two full weeks to build your patrol fleet:
- Western Police Bike
- Invetero Coquette D10 Pursuit
- Vapid Caracara Pursuit
- Canis Terminus Patrol
- Willard Outreach Faction
- Vapid Dominator FX Interceptor
- Bravado Greenwood Cruiser
- Bravado Dorado Cruiser
- Declasse Impaler LX Cruiser
- Declasse Impaler SZ Cruiser
- Vapid Stanier LE Cruiser
- Bravado Gauntlet Interceptor
- Vapid Unmarked Cruiser
- Declasse Park Ranger
Vehicle Discounts (30% Off)
Several vehicles are discounted at 30% off this week:
- Grotti Cheetah Classic
- Vapid Ellie
- Bravado Greenwood
- Albany V-STR
- Rhino Tank
- Bravado Dorado
- Ocelot Ardent
- Western Company Duster 300-H
- Lampadati Viseris
- Lampadati Tropos Rallye
- Lampadati Casco
- Vapid Taxi
Gun Van Discounts
The Gun Van offers several free and discounted items this week:
- Free: Nightstick and Baseball Bat
- Free for GTA+ Members: Stun Gun
- 50% off: Heavy Rifle
- 70% off for GTA+ Members: Body Armor
- 40% off for GTA+ Members: Compact EMP Launcher
The Gun Van location changes daily so check your map each session for its current position.
What to Prioritize This Week
Grind Dispatch Work missions immediately since Triple Rewards make them the most profitable activity this week, and completing five missions earns you the Summer LSPD Officer Outfit plus GTA$200,000. Grab the Declasse Park Ranger to unlock the Winter Park Ranger Outfit for free. GTA+ Members should claim the Buffalo STX Pursuit before it becomes a paid vehicle on April 9. The law enforcement vehicle discounts at 35% off run through April 15, so take your time building a patrol fleet. Pick up the Rhino Tank at 30% off if you have been waiting for a deal on heavy armor, and check Luxury Autos for the Vorschlaghammer.