New York City Police Department

==Organization and structure==
{{Main|Organization of the New York City Police Department}}

The department is administered and governed by the [[New York City Police Commissioner|police commissioner]], who is appointed by the [[Mayor of New York City|mayor]]. Technically, the Commissioner serves a five-year term; as a practical matter, they serve at the mayor's pleasure. The commissioner in turn appoints the first deputy commissioner, numerous deputy commissioners and the Chief of Department (The most senior uniformed officer). By default, the commissioner and their subordinate deputies are civilians under an oath of office and are not sworn officers. However, a commissioner who comes up from the sworn ranks retains the status and statutory powers of a police officer while serving as commissioner. This affects their police pensions, and their ability to carry a firearm without a pistol permit. Some police commissioners carry a personal firearm, but they also have a full-time security detail.

Commissioners and deputy commissioners are administrators who specialize in areas of great importance to the Department, such as counterterrorism, support services, public information, legal matters, intelligence, and information technology. However, as civilian administrators, deputy commissioners are prohibited from taking operational control of a police situation (the commissioner and the first deputy commissioner may take control of these situations, however). Within the rank structure, there are also designations, known as "grades", that connote differences in duties, experience, and pay. However, supervisory functions are generally reserved for the rank of sergeant and above.

===Office of the Chief of Department===
The [[Chief of Police|Chief of Department]] serves as the senior sworn member of the NYPD. Jeffrey Maddrey, a longtime NYPD veteran,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/leadership/chief-of-department.page|title=Chief of Department - NYPD|website=www1.nyc.gov|access-date=2021-01-01|archive-date=May 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214109/https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/leadership/chief-of-department.page|url-status=live}}</ref> is the 43rd individual to hold the post.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/leadership/chief-of-department.page |title=NYPD Chief Of Department |access-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-date=December 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228205034/https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/leadership/chief-of-department.page |url-status=live }}</ref> which prior to 1987 was known as the chief of operations and before that as chief inspector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/administration/department_co.shtml|title=NYPD - Administration - Chief of Department |work=The City of New York|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920220513/http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/administration/department_co.shtml|archive-date=2016-09-20}}</ref>

===Bureaus===
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The department is divided into 20 bureaus,<ref>{{cite web|title=Bureaus|url=http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/bureaus.page|website=New York Police Department|access-date=18 May 2017|archive-date=May 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520161825/http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/bureaus.page|url-status=live}}</ref> which are typically commanded by a uniformed bureau chief (such as the chief of patrol and the chief of housing) or a civilian deputy commissioner (such as the Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology). The bureaus fit under four umbrellas: Patrol, Transit & Housing, Investigative, and Administrative. Bureaus are often subdivided into smaller divisions and units. All deputy commissioners report directly to the Commissioner and bureau chiefs report to the Commissioner through the Chief of Department.

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File:New York Police Department officers.jpg|Officers from the Emergency Service Unit
File:NYPD police boat, Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown Brooklyn at sunset.JPG|Police boat patrolling the [[East River]]
File:NYPD police motorcycle.png|A Highway Patrol officer speaks with a passerby
File:NYPD One Police Plaza.JPG|[[1 Police Plaza]], NYPD headquarters
File:13a.BeforeCentralPark.NYC.29June2019 (48237667871).jpg|NYPD's [[New York City Police Department Emergency Service Unit|Critical Response]] Command protects high profile terrorist targets including the NYC residence of former President Donald Trump.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Bureau !! Commanding officer !! Description !! Subdivisions
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| '''Patrol Services Bureau''' || Chief of Patrol || The Patrol Services Bureau oversees the majority of the NYPD's uniformed patrol officers. This is the largest bureau. It is under the command of the Chief of Patrol.  || There are currently eight borough commands (Manhattan North, Manhattan South, Brooklyn North, Brooklyn South, Queens North, Queens South, Staten Island, and The Bronx), with each command headed by an assistant chief. These are further divided into 77 [[Organization of the New York City Police Department#Police precincts|police precincts]], which are commanded by a captain, deputy inspector or inspector; depending on size. 
|-
| '''Special Operations Bureau''' || Chief of Special Operations || The Special Operations Bureau Manages NYPD responses to major events and incidents that require specifically trained and equipped personnel. It is under the command of the Chief of Special Operations.  || The Special Operations Bureau is responsible for the [[New York City Police Department Emergency Service Unit|Emergency Service Unit]],[[New York City Police Department Aviation Unit|Aviation Unit]], Harbor Unit, [[New York City Police Department Mounted Unit|Mounted Unit]], [[New York City Police Department Strategic Response Group|Strategic Response Group]], Crisis Outreach and Support Unit.
|-
| '''Transit Bureau''' || Chief of Transit || The Transit Bureau Oversees NYPD transit officers in the [[New York City Subway]]. It is under the command of the Chief of Transit.|| This Bureau is responsible for 12 transit districts, each located within or adjacent to the subway system, and overseen by three borough commands: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Bronx/Queens
Specialized units within the Transit Bureau include Borough Task Forces, Anti-Terrorism Unit, Citywide Vandals Task Force, Canine Unit, Special Projects Unit, and MetroCard Fraud Task Force.
|-
| '''[[New York City Police Department Housing Bureau|Housing Bureau]]''' || Chief of Housing || The Housing Bureau Oversees law enforcement within New York City [[public housing]]. It is under the command of the Chief of Housing|| There are nine police service areas, each covering a collection of housing developments.
|-
| '''[[New York City Police Department Transportation Bureau|Transportation Bureau]]''' || Chief of Transportation || The Transportation Bureau Manages [[highway patrol]] and [[traffic management]] in New York City. It is under the command of the Chief of Transportation. || Traffic Management Center, Highway District, Traffic Operations District, Traffic Enforcement District
|-
| '''[[New York City Police Department Counterterrorism Bureau|Counterterrorism Bureau]]''' || Chief of Counterterrorism || The Counterterrorism Bureau counters, investigates, analyzes, and prevents [[terrorism]] in New York City. It is under the command of the Chief of Counterterrorism. || Critical Response Command, Counterterrorism Division, Terrorism Threat Analysis Group, Lower Manhattan Security Initiative, World Trade Center Command
|-
| '''Crime Control Strategies Bureau''' || Chief of Crime Control Strategies || The Crime Control Strategies Bureau oversees the analysis and monitoring of trends across New York City, develops strategies targeted to reducing crime, and applies strategies to the NYPD. It is under the command of the Chief of Crime Control Strategies || CompStat Unit, Crime Analysis Unit
|-
| '''[[New York City Police Department Detective Bureau|Detective Bureau]]''' || Chief of Detectives || The Detectives Bureau oversees NYPD [[detective|detectives.]] The Detectives are in charge of preventing, detecting, and investigating crime in New York City. It is under the command of the Chief of Detectives.  || Borough Investigative Commands, Special Victims Division, Forensic Investigations Division, Special Investigations Division, Criminal Enterprise Division, Fugitive Enforcement Division, Real Time Crime Center, District Attorneys Squad, Grand Larceny Division, Gun Violence Suppression Division, Vice Enforcement Division 
|-
| '''[[New York City Police Department Intelligence Bureau|Intelligence Bureau]]''' || Chief of Intelligence || The Intelligence Bureau oversees the collection and analysis of data to detect and disrupt criminal and terrorist activity in New York City. It is under the command of the Chief of Intelligence. || Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section, Criminal Intelligence Section 
|-
| '''Internal Affairs Bureau''' || Chief of Internal Affairs || The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates [[police misconduct]] within the NYPD. It is under the command of the Chief of Internal Affairs.  || N/A
|-
| '''Employee Relations''' || Deputy Commissioner of Employee Relations || Employee Relations oversees the fraternal, religious, and line organizations of the NYPD, as well as ceremonial customs. It is under the command of the Deputy Commissioner of Employee Relations. || Employee Relations Section, Chaplains Unit, Ceremonial Unit, Sports Unit
|-
| '''Collaborative Policing''' || Deputy Commissioner of Collaborative Policing || Collaborative Policing works with non-profits, community-based organizations, faith-based communities, other law enforcement agencies and other New York City stakeholders on public safety initiatives. It is under the command of the Deputy Commissioner of Collaborative Policing || N/A
|-
| '''Community Affairs Bureau''' || Chief of Community Affairs || The Community Affairs Bureau works with community leaders, civic organizations, block associations, and the public to educate on police policies and practices; it is also responsible for NYPD officers in schools and investigates [[juvenile delinquency]]. It is under the command of the Chief of Community Affairs.|| Community Outreach Division, Crime Prevention Division, Juvenile Justice Division, School Safety Division
|-
| '''Information Technology Bureau''' || Chief of Information Technology || The Information Technology Bureau oversees the maintenance, research, development and implementation of technology to support strategies, programs and procedures within the NYPD. It is under the command of the Chief of Information Technology. || Administration, Fiscal Affairs, Strategic Technology, IT Services Division, Life-Safety Systems, Communications Division
|-
| '''Legal Matters Bureau''' || Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters || The Legal Matters Bureau assists NYPD personnel regarding department legal matters; controversially, it has a memorandum of understanding with the [[New York County District Attorney|Manhattan District Attorney]] to selectively prosecute [[New York City Criminal Court]] summons and court cases. It is under the command of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters|| Civil Enforcement Unit, Criminal Section, Civil Section, Legislative Affairs Unit, Document Production/FOIL, Police Action Litigation Section
|-
| '''Personnel Bureau''' || Chief of Personnel || The Personnel Bureau oversees recruitment and selection of personnel, as well as managing the human resource functions of the NYPD. It is under the command of the Chief of Personnel.  || Candidate Assessment Division, Career Enhancement Division, Employee Management Division, Personnel Orders Section, Staff Services Section
|-
| '''Public Information''' || Deputy Commissioner of Public Information || Public Information works with media organizations to provide information to the public. It is under the command of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. || N/A
|-
| '''Risk Management''' || Assistant Chief of Risk Management || Risk Management oversees the performance of police officers and identifies officers who may require enhanced training or supervision. It is under the command of the Assistant Chief of Risk Management.  || N/A
|-
| '''Support Services Bureau''' || Deputy Commissioner of Support Services || Support Services Bureau manages equipment, maintenance, and storage, primarily evidence storage and fleet maintenance. It is under the command of the Deputy Commissioner of Support Services.  || Fleet Services Division, Property Clerk Division, Central Records Division, Printing Section 
|-
| '''Training Bureau''' || Chief of Training || The Training Bureau oversees the training of recruits, officers, staff, and civilians. It is under the command of the Chief of Training.  || Recruit Training Section, Physical Training and Tactics Department, Tactical Training Unit, Firearms and Tactics Section, COBRA Training, In-Service Tactical Training Unit, Driver Education and Training Unit, Computer Training Unit, Civilian Training Program, School Safety Training Unit, Instructor Development Unit, Criminal Investigation Course, Leadership Development Section, Citizens Police Academy
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