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.

The current colors of NYPD vehicles is 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.

A modified paint scheme, with dark blue (or black, for some Auxiliary units) body and white stripes on the sides was used for some divisions. The text was also white. This was phased out in favor of a modified version of the regular scheme, with the word(s) "AUXILIARY", "SCHOOL SAFETY" or "TRAFFIC" on the rear quarter panels and trunk.

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.[2]

Vehicle Country Image Notes

Patrol cars[]

Chevrolet Impala United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture) 		Manhattan, New York - USA (6914876902).jpg
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
  • Highway patrol
Tesla Model 3 United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • 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
Ford Police Interceptor Sedan[3][4] United States NYPD Police Car 4 (27763355322).jpg
Nissan Altima Japan (origin)
United States (manufacture) 		Manhattan, New York - USA (7060837153).jpg
Toyota Prius Japan NYPD Toyota Prius.jpg
  • Traffic enforcement

SUVs[]

Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon United States NYPD CRC K-9 Chevy Suburban -2.jpg
Ford Escape Hybrid United States 690609-1 230714 CPS (23812898764) (cropped).jpg
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
Ford Explorer Special Service Vehicle United States Ford NYPD.jpg
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement

Parking enforcement[]

Cushman Truckster United States New york police department minicar.jpg Parking enforcement
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 Interceptor Canada 3687 -1 260714 CPS (24331626572) (cropped).jpg Parking enforcement

Emergency Service Unit vehicles[]

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

Communications vans[]

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/  United States CD (6058716483).jpg
  • Communications Division Command Post

Police buses[]

Navistar International (chassis)/ AmTran (body) United States NYPD Police Bus TB33 4092.jpg
Orion V Suburban Canada (origin)
United States (manufacture)
TMC/Nova Bus RTS United States NYC Police Department TMC RTS 9598.jpg

Helicopters[]

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[]

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 United States NYPD (6056101250).jpg Cargo & equipment transport
Hummer H1 (modified) United States NYPD ESU Soundweapon2 (REP).jpg Crowd control
John Deere Gator United States New York by Piotrus 023.JPG Auxiliary support
Kenworth T700 chassis Dump Truck United States 57th St 6th Av td (2019-01-03) 07 (cropped).jpg Cargo & equipment transport
T3 Motion Patroller United States NYPD three-wheeler.jpg
  • Tri-wheeled scooter

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Fleet Report - Mayor's Office of Operations". www1.nyc.gov.
  2. ^ Krauss, Clifford (June 25, 1996). "New Color Scheme, Mostly White, to Reduce the Cost of Painting Police Cars" – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ "Police Magazine". Policemag.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  4. ^ 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.

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