Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have spotted female cops in the game's second trailer, released back in May, leading to theories that police enforcement in the upcoming game will be more inclusive. The absence of woman police officers in the GTA franchise has long been a hot topic, with fans offering various explanations for it. Naturally, the possibility that Grand Theft Auto 6 will break this tradition has excited many, especially those who value immersion and realism.
Recent data shows that there are over 96,000 female police officers in the US, making up roughly 12% of the nation's cops. Despite this, almost all Grand Theft Auto games have avoided featuring prominent female officers, without explaining why. One of the earliest female cops in the franchise is Barbara Schternvart from GTA San Andreas. She was one of CJ's potential girlfriend options and was usually visited when off duty. GTA 5 also included some female police officers, such as Vasquez, who appeared on an official artwork arresting another woman. That said, female cops have mostly been absent from police raids and other non-story NPC interactions in GTA games.
Several months after GTA 6's second trailer dropped, some fans say they have...
