NOOSE

Overview

The National Office of Security Enforcement is a federal executive department led by a Cabinet-level secretary. It parodies the US Department of Homeland Security, and its seal mixes elements of the DHS and NSA emblems. It has two known branches: the Patriotism and Immigration Authority, which handles immigration, and the Tactical Response Unit (TRU), its heavily armed response force. The name is a play on the hangman's knot, and TRU officers shout "Let's tighten the noose!" in combat.

History

• Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes: After President Lawton renewed the Jingoism Act in 2008, NOOSE grew past 30,000 agents amid terror fears centered on Liberty City. It turned its attention to organized crime and drugs as well as homeland security, and TRU teams responded to four-star wanted levels. Bobby Jefferson served as the department's secretary.
• Grand Theft Auto V: NOOSE TRU units take over the high-level pursuit role the FIB filled in Liberty City. The department is involved in heist work in *Carbine Rifles*, *Blitz Play* and *The Paleto Score*.
• GTA Online: In San Andreas Mercenaries, the player rescues Avi Schwartzman from the server farm inside the NOOSE Headquarters.

Territory and activities

NOOSE runs its San Andreas operations from the NOOSE Headquarters in Palomino Highlands and has a presence at Los Santos International Airport. TRU teams carry the Carbine Rifle, Special Carbine, Advanced Rifle, Assault Shotgun and Combat PDW, along with tear gas. They deploy in Police Riot vans, Police Transporters, Interceptor cruisers and helicopters such as the Annihilator and Buzzard.

Trivia

• NOOSE is also set to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI, with a presence at Vice City International Airport.