ESX Police Buttons

ESX Police Buttons is a free, lightweight script that brings essential emergency communication features to your FiveM police department. This script adds dedicated panic and position alert buttons, allowing law enforcement officers to quickly signal distress or share their location with teammates during critical situations.

Whether you’re running a serious roleplay server or a casual police RP community, having reliable emergency communication can make the difference between coordinated response and chaos. This script integrates seamlessly with ESX frameworks and requires minimal server resources, making it perfect for servers of all sizes.

What’s Included

This script provides two primary functions that every police officer needs: the ability to send a panic alert when in danger, and the ability to broadcast their current position to all online officers. Both features use simple keybinds (Page UP and Page DOWN) that don’t interfere with other common FiveM controls.

Key Features

• Panic Button (Page UP) – Officers can instantly alert all online police that they’re in danger or need immediate backup
• Position Button (Page DOWN) – Broadcasts your exact coordinates to the entire department with one keypress
• Performance Optimized – Uses minimal server resources with efficient code (0.00ms typical resmon)
• Authentic GTA Design – Notifications use GTA V’s native styling for immersive gameplay
• Multi-Language Support – Includes German (DE) and English (EN) translations out of the box
• Easy Keybinds – Page UP/DOWN keys are intuitive and don’t conflict with standard FiveM controls
• Team Coordination – All online officers receive alerts simultaneously for better response times
• No Dependencies – Works with standard ESX, no additional libraries required

Perfect For

• Roleplay Servers – Adds realism to police operations with proper emergency protocols
• High-Activity Police Departments – Helps coordinate multiple officers across large maps
• Training Scenarios – New officers can easily call for backup during training exercises
• Pursuit Situations – Officers can quickly share their position during vehicle chases
• Emergency Response – Panic button allows officers under attack to signal for immediate help

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX Legacy – Fully compatible with ESX 1.10.x and newer
• ✅ ESX 1.9.x – Works with older ESX versions
• ✅ es_extended – Compatible with all standard ESX distributions

Installation Guide

1. Download the script from the link below and extract the ZIP file
2. Rename the folder to esx_policebuttons or your preferred name
3. Place the folder in your server’s resources/[esx]/ directory
4. Open your server.cfg file and add: ensure esx_policebuttons
5. Restart your server or use the refresh and start esx_policebuttons commands
6. Test in-game as a police officer by pressing Page UP or Page DOWN

Configuration

The script comes with a config.lua file where you can customize settings:

• Language – Switch between German and English or add your own translations
• Job Names – Configure which jobs can use the buttons (police, sheriff, state, etc.)
• Notification Duration – Adjust how long alerts display on screen
• Keybinds – Change from Page UP/DOWN to your preferred keys

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: Buttons don’t work when pressed

Solution: Make sure you’re playing as a character with a police job. Check your config.lua to ensure your job name (e.g., ‘police’, ‘sheriff’) is listed in the allowed jobs table. Also verify that the script started correctly by checking your server console for errors.

Issue: Other officers aren’t receiving my alerts

Solution: This is typically a server-side synchronization issue. Make sure all players are properly loaded into the server and that the script is running on the server (not client-only). Check that there are actually other police officers online to receive the alerts.

Issue: Script conflicts with other keybinds

Solution: Page UP and Page DOWN are rarely used by other scripts, but if you have a conflict, you can easily change the keybinds in the script’s client file. Look for the key codes and replace them with your preferred keys (reference FiveM key codes documentation).

Issue: Notifications appear in wrong language

Solution: Open the config.lua file and change the Config.Locale setting to either ‘en’ for English or ‘de’ for German. Save the file and restart the script.

FAQ

Q: Does this work with QBCore?

A: This specific version is designed for ESX only. However, the concept can be adapted for QBCore with some code modifications to use QBCore’s job system and notification functions.

Q: Can I add more buttons or features?

A: Absolutely! The code is open and easy to modify. You could add buttons for code responses (10-4, 10-20), request medical assistance, or signal end of shift. Just follow the existing code structure.

Q: Will this impact my server performance?

A: No, this script is extremely lightweight. It only runs when buttons are pressed and uses minimal resources. Expect 0.00-0.01ms on resmon, which is negligible even on busy servers.

Q: Can civilians or other jobs see the alerts?

A: No, the alerts are sent only to players with police jobs as defined in your config file. This maintains roleplay realism and prevents metagaming.

Q: Do the position alerts show GPS waypoints?

A: The base version sends coordinates via notification. Some enhanced versions include automatic GPS waypoint setting, but you may need to add this functionality or look for updated versions that include it.

Q: Can I customize the notification sounds?

A: Yes, you can add custom sounds by modifying the client file to include PlaySoundFrontend or xSound calls when alerts are triggered. This requires basic Lua knowledge.

Q: Is this compatible with ESX v1-final?

A: Yes, this script works with all modern ESX versions including v1-final, ESX Legacy, and older 1.9.x versions. The core ESX functions it uses are standard across versions.

Download

Get started with enhancing your police roleplay experience by downloading the ESX Police Buttons mod today!

Download ESX Police Buttons

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