Police vehicles in New York City

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The New York City Police Department vehicle fleet consists of 9,624 police cars, 11 boats, eight helicopters, and numerous other vehicles. [1] Responsibility of operation and maintenance lies with the NYPD's Support Services Bureau.

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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.

In 2023, Police Commissioner Keeshant Sewell announced that a new, redesigned RMP graphics scheme had been unveiled, along with new 360-degree camera systems for all RMPs. The new graphics package will now pay homage to the NYPD's flag, five Green and white stripes on the background to signify the give 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 familiar "NYPD" and the department shield still adorn 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. [2]

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. [3]

Police cars

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Chevrolet Impala United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
Manhattan, New York - USA (6914876902).jpg
  • Patrol Vehicle
Chevrolet Volt United States NYPD Traffic Special Operations Chevy Volt.jpg
  • Traffic enforcement
Dodge Charger United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
NYPD Highway District Dodge Charger (Newer) 5948-16 @2 (cropped).jpg
  • Traffic enforcement and Highway patrol
Tesla Model 3 United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • Traffic enforcement and Highway patrol
Ford Crown Victoria United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
Ford Crown Victoria 1.JPG
  • Gradually being replaced by newer models
Ford Fusion Hybrid United States 66 PCT (16744661639).jpg
  • Patrol Vehicle
Ford Police Interceptor Sedan [4] [5] United States 468513 020918 CPS (51875439738) (cropped).jpg
  • Replacement patrol vehicle for the Chevrolet Impala
Nissan Altima Japan (origin)
United States (manufacture)
Manhattan, New York - USA (7060837153).jpg
  • Patrol Vehicle
Toyota Prius Japan NYPD Toyota Prius.jpg
  • Traffic enforcement

SUVs

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Ford Mustang Mach-E United States 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT NYPD RMP 3000 (FSD), front NYIAS 2022.jpg
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon United States NYPD CRC K-9 Chevy Suburban -2.jpg
  • Pursuit and K9 Unit
Ford Escape Hybrid United States 690609-1 230714 CPS (23812898764).jpg
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
Ford Ford Police Interceptor Utility United States New York City Police Highway Patrol 3 Ford PIU.jpg
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement

Parking enforcement

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Cushman TrucksterUnited States New york police department minicar.jpg
  • Obsolete
Ford F-550XL Super Duty tow truck United States NYPD Police Breakdown truck (27794144892).jpg
  • Towing disabled/impounded vehicles
Smart ForTwo Germany (origin)
France (manufacture)
Police vehicle in NYC.jpg
  • Parking enforcement
Westward Go-4 InterceptorCanada 3687 -1 260714 CPS (24331626572) (cropped).jpg
  • Parking enforcement

Emergency Service Unit vehicles

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Ferrara (modified)United States NYPD Police Emergency Vehicle (27920733365).jpg
  • ESU Radio Emergency Patrol
Ford F-550 (modified)United States 577512-2 250715 CPS (24145496510).jpg
  • ESU Radio Emergency Patrol
Lenco BearCat United States
  • Armored Vehicle
  • Five in use by the ESU
Lenco Peacekeeper United States
Mack M-series rescue truckUnited States NYPD ESU 9 truck 5509.jpg
  • ESU Heavy Rescue Truck

Communications vans

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Blue Bird All American bus (modified)United States NYPD Command Unit.JPG
  • Communications Division Command Post
Chevrolet P30 van United States NYPD Communications Division 4018.jpg
  • Communications post
Freightliner MT55/ LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles United States CD (6058716483).jpg
  • Communications Division Command Post

Police buses

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Navistar International (chassis)/ Blue Bird (body)United States NYPD Police Bus TB33 4092.jpg
Orion V SuburbanCanada (origin)
United States (manufacture)
TMC/Nova Bus RTS United States NYC Police Department TMC RTS 9598.jpg
  • Obsolete, replaced by newer models

Helicopters

VehicleCountryImageNotes
AgustaWestland AW119 United Kingdom & Italy NYPD helicopter N319PD.jpg
Bell Helicopter Bell 412 United States
Bell Helicopter Bell 429 United States NYPD Police Helicopter N917PD Bell 429 GlobalRanger (27642407020).jpg

Miscellaneous

VehicleCountryImageNotes
Ford E-Series United States NYPD Police Van (27860397846).jpg
  • Personnel or prisoner transport
Chevrolet Express United States 883112-2 220714 CPS (23812883354).jpg
  • Personnel or prisoner transport
Freightliner Sprinter Germany NYPD Transit Canine Unit Freightliner Sprinter 8041-14.jpg
GMC C6500 United States NYPD (6056101250).jpg
  • Cargo & equipment transport
Hummer H1 (modified)United States NYPD ESU Soundweapon2 (REP).jpg
  • Obsolete, formerly used for crowd control
John Deere Gator United States New York by Piotrus 023.JPG
  • Auxiliary support
Kenworth T700 chassis Flatbed United States 57th St 6th Av td (2019-01-03) 07 (cropped).jpg
  • Cargo & equipment transport
T3 Motion PatrollerUnited States NYPD three-wheeler.jpg
  • Tri-wheeled scooter
Ford Crown Victoria (Disguised as a NYC Taxi)United States UndercoverNYPDTaxi.png
  • Undercover patrol [6]

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References

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