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.
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]
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 [4] [5] | United States |
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Nissan Altima | Japan (origin) United States (manufacture) |
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Toyota Prius | Japan |
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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 Ford Police Interceptor Utility | United States |
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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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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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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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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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AgustaWestland AW119 | United Kingdom & Italy | ||
Bell Helicopter Bell 412 | United States | ||
Bell Helicopter Bell 429 | United States |
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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