NYPD "laser focused" on recruitment after shedding thousands of officers in the last few years

The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer in one of the largest classes in nearly a decade.

Job well done: NYPD sergeant who escorted 7 presidents retires from Staten Island’s Highway Patrol

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For one last ride, NYPD Sgt. James Gatto, 62, mounted the motorcycle with his name emblazoned on the ...

Newly promoted NYPD sergeant becomes fourth in his blue blood family to attain the title: ‘Something we all grew into’

A Queens police officer was promoted to the rank of sergeant Friday, becoming the fourth in his blue-blooded family to ...

NYPD names East Meadow native Michael LiPetri as interim chief of department

An East Meadow native and crime data specialist has been appointed to the NYPD's top uniformed rank as interim chief of department, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has announced ...

NYPD names interim chief of department, replacing retiring Staten Island resident

Today, Chief Michael LiPetri was appointed as the new, interim Chief of Department for the NYPD. Chief LiPetri is a 31-year ...

NYPD police chief retiring from force after over 30 years of service, interim chief appointed

NYPD Chief John Chell will be replaced by interim Chief of Department Michael LiPetri. Both officers have been on the force ...

Possible bomb threat forces evacuation of 2,500 students, staff at NYC high school: NYPD

A bomb threat has prompted the evacuation of a high school in New York City Wednesday morning, police said. According to the ...