National Office of Security Enforcement (NOOSE)

The National Office of Security Enforcement (NOOSE) is a federal Law Enforcement agency in Grand Theft Auto V tasked with handling high-level Security threats, counterterrorism, and tactical operations. Based on real-world Organizations like Homeland Security and SWAT, NOOSE is called in for extreme situations, including high-level wanted stars and terrorist activities. NOOSE specializes in tactical response and counterterrorism, deploying heavily armed units to handle major threats across Los Santos and Blaine County.

NOOSE is designed to handle the most dangerous and critical Security threats in the state of San Andreas. With a mandate to protect national Security, NOOSE agents are heavily armed and trained to engage in high-risk tactical operations. The agency’s responsibilities include counterterrorism, organized crime suppression, and handling situations where conventional Law Enforcement is insufficient. NOOSE units are often deployed when players reach higher wanted levels, making them some of the toughest opponents in the game.

Structure and Organization

• NOOSE operates several specialized units, including tactical response teams and counterterrorism units, equipped to handle high-risk situations across San Andreas.
• The agency works closely with other federal Law Enforcement bodies, such as the FIB, and local Law Enforcement agencies like the LSPD and BCSO.
• NOOSE units are equipped with advanced Weapons and Vehicles, including armored Cars, helicopters, and SWAT gear, allowing them to respond to threats with overwhelming force.

NOOSE is responsible for a wide range of Security and Law Enforcement operations, including:

• Counterterrorism: NOOSE handles operations related to terrorism and high-level threats to national Security, working alongside other federal agencies to neutralize dangerous targets.
• SWAT and Tactical Response: NOOSE units are deployed in situations that require a specialized tactical response, such as armed standoffs, hostage situations, and large-scale criminal activities.
• High-Risk Arrests: NOOSE is called in to apprehend dangerous criminals, particularly during operations involving drug cartels, terrorist cells, and organized crime syndicates.
• Assisting Local Law Enforcement: NOOSE provides support to local Law Enforcement agencies like the LSPD and BCSO during high-risk situations, such as bank robberies and large-scale shootouts.

NOOSE primarily focuses on national Security threats and does not have direct rivalries with other Law Enforcement agencies. However, their high-profile interventions often lead to conflicts with criminal Organizations and Gangs operating in San Andreas. Some key criminal rivals include:

• Organized Crime Syndicates: NOOSE frequently targets high-level criminal Organizations, such as drug cartels and terrorist groups operating in Los Santos.
• Gangs: NOOSE also engages in operations against violent street Gangs and paramilitary groups involved in large-scale criminal activities.

• Unidentified Commanders: NOOSE is led by a team of senior officers responsible for coordinating tactical responses and overseeing counterterrorism operations in San Andreas.

• NOOSE units are deployed when the player reaches a 4- or 5-star wanted level, equipped with advanced Weapons, armor, and tactical Vehicles to hunt down the player.
• NOOSE plays a role in several Missions where large-scale criminal activities occur, such as heists and operations involving organized crime groups.
• NOOSE’s heavy presence in the game’s wanted system makes them one of the toughest Law Enforcement agencies to evade, especially when they deploy armored Vehicles and helicopters.

• NOOSE is modeled after real-life agencies like Homeland Security and the FBI’s SWAT units, which respond to major national Security threats in the United States.
• The NOOSE logo and uniforms are distinct, featuring tactical black gear and the agency’s emblem, which is a direct reference to real-world counterterrorism units.
• In-game, NOOSE units are often encountered during the game’s most difficult wanted levels, adding a layer of challenge for players trying to escape the law.