Police vehicles in New York City
The New York City Police Department vehicle fleet consists of 9,624 police cars, 11 boats, eight helicopters, and numerous other vehicles.[1][failed verification] Responsibility of operation and maintenance lies with the NYPD's Support Services Bureau.
The colors of NYPD vehicles are an all-white body with two blue stripes along each side. The word "POLICE" is printed in small text above the front wheel wells, and as "NYPD Police" above the front grille. The NYPD patch is emblazoned on both sides, either on or just forward of the front doors. The letters "NYPD" are printed in blue Rockwell Extra Bold font on the front doors, and the NYPD motto "Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect" is printed on the rear ones. The unit's shop number is printed on the rear decklid. The shop number is also printed on the rear side panels above the gas intake, along with the number of the unit's assigned precinct.[citation needed]
In 2023, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell introduced a new design along with new 360-degree camera systems for all patrol cars. The new graphics package would pay homage to the NYPD's flag, with five green and white stripes on the background to signify the five boroughs of the city with a dark blue Canton of 24 stars, each representing a village that was absorbed by the City of New York. The motto of "Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect" was also removed. The rollout of the design was anticipated to be completed by 2024, but the NYPD again changed the design of their vehicles before the rollout was complete. This came at a significant cost to taxpayers.[2]
The familiar "NYPD" and the department shield are still on the front doors, but gone is the C.P.R. (Community, Professionalism, Respect) motto on the rear doors, replaced with a windshield banner that states "Protecting NYC Since 1845". The new RMP is set to be fully rolled out by midsummer 2024.[3]
Vehicles also include motorcycles, bicycles, and police boats. There are other vehicles that are not on this list.
The NYPD also have unmarked vehicles that consist of many makes and models. Some units will be assigned normal police unmarked vehicles, while detectives, vice, special investigations, etc., may be assigned vehicles that are hard to distinguish from a regular car.[4]
Police cars
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Chevrolet Impala | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Volt | United States | ![]() |
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Dodge Charger | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) | ![]() |
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Tesla Model 3 | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Ford Crown Victoria | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Ford Fusion Hybrid | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Police Interceptor Sedan[5][6] | United States | ![]() |
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Nissan Altima | Japan (origin) United States (manufacture) | ![]() |
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Toyota Prius | Japan | ![]() |
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SUVs
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Ford Mustang Mach-E | United States | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Escape Hybrid | United States | ![]() |
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Ford 2016 Police Interceptor Utility | United States | ![]() |
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Ford 2020-24 Police Interceptor Utility | United States | ![]() |
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Parking enforcement
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Cushman Truckster | United States | ![]() |
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Ford F-550XL Super Duty tow truck | United States | ![]() |
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Smart ForTwo | Germany (origin) France (manufacture) | ![]() |
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Westward Go-4 Interceptor | Canada | ![]() |
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Emergency Service Unit vehicles
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Ferrara (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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Ford F-550 (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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Lenco BearCat | United States |
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Lenco Peacekeeper | United States |
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Mack M-series rescue truck | United States | ![]() |
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Communications vans
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Blue Bird All American bus (modified) | United States |
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Chevrolet P30 van | United States | ![]() |
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Freightliner MT55/ LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles | United States | ![]() |
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Police buses
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Navistar International (chassis)/ Blue Bird (body) | United States | ![]() | |
Orion V Suburban | Canada (origin) United States (manufacture) | ||
TMC/Nova Bus RTS | United States | ![]() |
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Helicopters
The NYPD helicopter unit significantly increased its activity in 2023. Total flight hours reached 2,857, representing a 60% increase over the previous four years. This translates to approximately 119 days of continuous helicopter operation. Notably, out-of-city flights also saw a 60% increase, including travel to Philadelphia and Albany.[7]
Costs
The department's expenditure on helicopter operations amounted to $12.4 million in 2023, reflecting a 36% year-over-year increase and double the amount spent in 2021. The NYPD maintains a fleet of at least seven helicopters, with each flight hour incurring significant operational costs. Public perception of the increased helicopter activity was reflected in a doubling of noise complaints received through the 311 system compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 59,000 complaints.[7]
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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AgustaWestland AW119 | United Kingdom & Italy | ![]() | |
Bell Helicopter Bell 412 | United States | ||
Bell Helicopter Bell 429 | United States | ![]() |
Miscellaneous
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Ford E-Series | United States | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Express | United States | ![]() |
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Freightliner Sprinter | Germany | ![]() | |
GMC C6500 | United States | ![]() |
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Hummer H1 (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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John Deere Gator | United States |
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Kenworth T700 chassis Flatbed | United States | ![]() |
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T3 Motion Patroller | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Crown Victoria (Disguised as a NYC Taxi) | United States | ![]() |
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Go-4 Interceptor | United States |
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See also
References
- ^ "Fleet Report - Mayor's Office of Operations". www1.nyc.gov.
- ^ Jul 9, Bahar OstadanPublished; Jul 9, 2024Modified; 2024Share (2024-07-09). "The NYPD is spending nearly $175,000 to change the slogan on patrol cars". Gothamist. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "NYPD to get new cars with green racing stripes, 360-degree cameras". nypost.com. 25 January 2023.
- ^ Krauss, Clifford (June 25, 1996). "New Color Scheme, Mostly White, to Reduce the Cost of Painting Police Cars". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Police Magazine". Policemag.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ^ The Ford Motor Company (2012-02-08). "Ford's All-New Police Interceptors Roll Off the Chicago Assembly Line, Purpose-Built to Protect and Serve | Ford Media Center". Media.ford.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ^ a b Wahid, Raeedah; Akinnibi, Fola; Nahmias, Laura (2024-06-18). "Police Helicopter Flights and Spending Soar in New York City". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Yakas, Ben. "Photos: How To Spot One Of The NYPD's Undercover Cabs". Gothamist. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Yakas, Ben. "Photos: How To Spot One Of The NYPD's Undercover Cabs". Gothamist. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
External links
Media related to Vehicles of the New York City Police Department at Wikimedia Commons
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