This announcement declares the start of the government-sanctioned annual purge, warning that it is not a drill. Key details from the transmission include:
: Police, fire, and medical emergency services are unavailable until 7 a.m.. The Purge - Announcement HD [french version]
: Only "Class 4" or lower weaponry is authorized, and Level 10 government officials are exempt from harm. during which all crimes
: The event lasts 12 hours, during which all crimes, including murder, are legal. The Purge - Announcement HD [french version]