New York City Police Department

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is currently the largest police force in North America, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. The NYPD is headquartered at the One Police Plaza.

Departments

The NYPD has a broad array of specialized services, including:

• Patrol Services Bureau - The Bureau which is responsible for uniformed patrol officers.
  • Emergency Service Unit - A police tactical unit among other things. Assigned to preform Special Weapons and Tactics. 
  • Aviation Unit -
  • Harbor Unit and Scuba Team -
  • Mounted Unit -
  • Auxiliary Police -

• Organized Crime Control Bureau -
  • Narcotics Division - A division in which officers investigate organized crime and gang ties to narcotics.
  • Vice Enforcement Division (Merged with Narcotics Division in 2011) - A division which deals with organized crime and gang connections to prostitution.
  • Auto Crime Division - A Division which deals with gang ties to stolen cars.
  • Undercover Gang Units - A unit featuring undercover officers infiltrating gang cultures.
  • Firearms Suppression Division -
  • Investigative Support Division -
  • Organized Crime Investigation Division - A division that investigates ties to Organized Crime.

• Arson Investigation Unit - A Unit which deals with people who maliciously, voluntarily, and willfully set fires to buildings, or other property of another or of burning one's own property for an improper purposes.
• Burglary/Robbery - Investigates robberies involving private homes, home invasions and thefts.
• Cold Case Squad - The squad who investigates old cases.
• Communications Division -
• Crime Scene Unit - The Unit responsible for collecting evidence.
• Fraud Unit - A Unit which deals with fraud.
• Homicide Squads - Borough-wide squads that investigate murders or serious attempted murders.
• Major Case Squad - A squad that investigates important kidnappings, burglary, larceny, and robberies.
• Missing Persons Squad - The unit responsible for investigating missing people.
• Special Frauds Unit - The unit that deals with major fraud crimes.
• Special Victims Unit - A unit that investigates sex crimes.
• Technical Assistance Response Unit - The Unit provides investigative technical equipment and tactical support to all bureaus within the department. The unit also deals with several forms of computer forensics.
• Traffic Control Division
• Transit Police
• Traffic Division - A department which Deals with hit-and-runs and felony driving.
  • Auto-Larceny Unit - The unit which deals with car burglaries and auto thefts.
• Administrative Vice and Narcotics - A department which deals with prostitution, drugs, lewdness, lasciviousness and obscenity.
• Warrants Squad -
• Transit Bureau -

Precincts

Each precinct is responsible for safety and law enforcement within a designated geographic area. Police units based in these precincts patrol and respond to emergencies.

• 16th Precinct (location of the Special Victims Unit)
• 27th Precinct (location of the Homicide Squad)
• One Police Plaza (location of the Major Case Squad)

Ranks

• Commissioner (5 star chief)
• First Deputy Commissioner (4 star chief who outranks the Chief of Department)
• Chief of Department (4 star chief)
• Bureau Chief (3 star chief)
• Assistant Chief (2 star chief)
• Deputy Chief (1 star chief)
• Inspector
• Deputy Inspector
• Captain
• Lieutenant
• Sergeant
• Detective (Grades 3-1)
• Officer

Personnel

• Commissioners:
  • Police Commissioner Clarence Brandeis (2021-2022)
  • Police Commissioner Robin Pettis (2024-present)
• First Deputy Commissioners:
  • First Deputy Commissioner Leland Dockerty (2006–) (CI: "The War at Home")
• Deputy Commissioners:
  • Deputy Commissioner, Public Information Hank Abraham (2014—2016, _incarcerated)
• Chiefs of Department:
  • William Wilson (L&O: "The Blue Wall")
  • Peter O'Farrell (1990—1991, _incarcerated); dirty cop (L&O: "The Blue Wall")
  • Sullivan (2000–) (SVU: "Paranoia", "Scourge")
• Bureau Chiefs:
  • Chief of Detectives Dan Giletti (L&O: "Everybody Loves Raimondo's")
  • Chief of Detectives Muldrew (2004—????)
  • Chief of Detectives Frank Adair (2001—2004, _Retired; later arrested/incarcerated) (CI: "My Good Name")
  • Chief of Detectives Bradshaw (CI Season 6)
  • Chief of Detectives Kenny Moran (CI Season 7–CI Season 9)
  • Chief of Detectives Charlene Williams (OC: "An Inferior Product")
  • Chief of Detectives Tommy McGrath (2021-2024; resigned)
• Assistant Chiefs:
• Deputy Chiefs:
  • Deputy Chief William Dodds, Special Victims Unit (2014—2019, _transferred)
  • Deputy Chief Christian Garland, Special Victims Unit (2019–2021, _resigned)
• Inspectors:
  • Inspector (Chaplain) Imam al-Khabeer, Muslim Imam, NYPD Chaplains Unit (2021—) (SVU: "Welcome to the Pedo Motel")
• Deputy Inspectors:
  • Deputy Inspector Dermott Grogan (SVU: "One More Tale Of Two Victims")
  • Deputy Inspector Lillian Goldfarb (2022-2023)
  • Deputy Inspector Ray Thurman (2023)
• Captains:
  • Captain Thomas O'Hara, Commanding Officer, 31^st Precinct (1993) (L&O: "Manhood")
  • Captain Dennis Burnett, Internal Affairs Bureau (1994) (L&O: "Competence")
  • Captain Donald Cragen, Commanding Officer, 27^th Precinct (1990—1993, _transferred); Anti-Corruption Task Force (1993—1998); Commanding Officer, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (1999—2014, _Retired)
  • Captain James Deakins, Commanding Officer, Major Case Squad (2001–2006, _Retired)
  • Captain Terry Norfleet, Commanding Officer, Firearms Investigation Unit (2004) (L&O: "Gunplay")
  • Captain Barbara Pierce, Commanding Officer, 74^th Precinct (2005) (SVU: "Goliath")
  • Captain Judith Siper, Crime Scene Unit (2006–)
  • Captain Danny Ross, Commanding Officer, Major Case Squad (2006–2010, _KIA)
  • Captain Glenn Morshower, Commanding Officer, 27^th Precinct (2010) (L&O: "Four Cops Shot")
  • Captain Zoe Callas, Commanding Officer, Major Case Squad (2010)
  • Captain Joseph Hannah, Commanding Officer, Major Case Squad (2011)
  • Captain Steven Harris, Commanding Officer, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2012, _temporary)
  • Captain Reece, Commanding Officer, 27^th Precinct (2012–) (SVU: "Deadly Ambition", "Community Policing")
  • Captain Toni Howard, Precinct Commander, 27^th Precinct (2014) (SVU: "Amaro's One-Eighty")
  • Captain Ed Tucker, Internal Affairs Bureau (2016–2020, _Retired); later committed suicide
  • Captain Olivia Benson, Commanding Officer, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2019–)
  • Captain Renee Curry, Internal Affairs Bureau (2020–2024, _transferred); 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2024–)
  • Captain Declan Murphy, Hate Crimes Task Force (2022–)
  • Captain Patrick Darnell, Commanding Officer, 37th Precinct (OC: "Guns & Roses")
  • Captain Mike Duarte, The Bronx Gang Unit (2022-2023, _KIA)
  • Captain Nazanin Shah, Hate Crimes Division (2023)
• Lieutenants:
  • Lieutenant Anita Van Buren, Lieutenant—Commander Detective Squad, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (1993–2010, _Retired)
  • Lieutenant Kevin Stolper, Lieutenant—Commander Detective Squad, 128^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (1998, _Retired) ("Exiled: A Law & Order Movie")
  • Lieutenant Coates, Internal Affairs Bureau (SVU: "Paranoia")
  • Lieutenant Waldman, Internal Affairs Bureau (SVU: "Paranoia", "Runaway")
  • Lieutenant Allan James, Office of the Chief of Detectives (2007, _Retired) (SVU: "Screwed")
  • Lieutenant Ruben Morales, TARU Technician, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2008–2011)
  • Lieutenant Alexandra Eames, Joint Terrorism Task Force (2012–) (SVU: "Acceptable Loss", "Poisoned Motive")
  • Lieutenant Carolyn Barek, Lieutenant—Commander Detective Squad, 55^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2020–2021, _transferred)
  • Lieutenant Bill Brewster, Lieutenant—Commander Detective Squad, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2022)
  • Lieutenant Kate Dixon, Lieutenant—Commander Detective Squad, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (2022-)
• Sergeants:
  • Sergeant Max Greevey, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (1989–1991, _KIA)
  • Sergeant Phil Cerreta, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (1991–1992)
  • Sergeant John Munch, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2007–2013, _Retired)
  • Sergeant Cole Draper, Internal Affairs Bureau
  • Sergeant Kevin Donlan, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (2014–2015)
  • Sergeant Mike Dodds, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2015–2016, _KIA)
  • Sergeant Odafin Tutuola, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2018–)
  • Sergeant Ari Moldovan, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, 55^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2020–2021, _incarcerated)
  • Sergeant Ayanna Bell, Sergeant—Supervisor Detective Squad, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021—)
  • Sergeant Hasim Khaldun, Homicide (2021); Hate Crimes Task Force (2022—)
• Detectives:
  • Detective 1^st Grade John Hawkins, Manhattan South Homicide (1983–) (SVU: "Redemption")
  • Detective 1^st Grade John Flynn, 116^th Precinct (Anti-Drug Task Force) (1988–1996, _{committed suicide}); dirty cop (L&O: "Corruption")
  • Detective Tony Profaci, 27^th Precinct (1990–1998, _incarcerated); dirty cop
  • Detective 1^st Grade Lennie Briscoe, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (1992–2004, _Retired)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Joe Dutton, Narcotics Division (1994–1998, _KIA) (CI: "Amends (CI)")
  • Detective Rey Curtis, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (1995–1999, _Retired)
  • Detective Morris LaMotte, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (1998–)
  • Detective Frankie Silvera, 128^th Precinct (Homicide) (1998–) ("Exiled: A Law & Order Movie")
  • Detective Sammy Kurtz, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (1998–) ("Exiled: A Law & Order Movie")
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Ken Briscoe, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (1999–2000, _transferred)
  • Detective Reina Perez, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2001–)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Monique Jeffries, Vice Squad (2001–)
  • Detective Ana Cordova, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2001–)
  • Detective Calvin May, Firearms Investigation Unit (2002–2004, _KIA) (L&O: "Gunplay")
  • Detective Dexter Richmond, Firearms Investigation Unit (2002–2004, _KIA) (L&O: "Gunplay")
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Dave Duethorn, Homicide (2003–) (SVU: "Damaged", "Dominance")
  • Detective Brad Kendall, Narcotics (2003, _killed); dirty cop (SVU: "Risk")
  • Detective Sam Bishop, Homicide (2003–) (SVU: "Pandora")
  • Detective 1^st Grade Joe Fontana, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2004–2006, _Retired)
  • Detective Mariluz Rivera, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2004–)
  • Detective Luisa Valenzuela, Firearms Investigation Unit (2004–) (L&O: "Gunplay")
  • Detective Nick Falco, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2005, _temporary)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Mike Logan, Major Case Squad (2005–2008, _Retired)
  • Detective Carolyn Barek,NYPD Major Case Squad (2005–2006, _transferred)
  • Detective Lucius Blaine, Queens Special Victims Unit (2006–) (SVU: "Fat")
  • Detective 2^nd Grade Ed Green, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2006–2008, _resigned)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Nina Cassady, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2006–2007, _transferred)
  • Detective Dani Beck, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2006, _temporary)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Megan Wheeler, Major Case Squad (2006–2009, _Retired)
  • Detective Harry Williams, Gang Intelligence Unit/"Hip-Hop Task Force" (2007–)
  • Detective Chester Lake, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2007–2008, _incarcerated)
  • Detective Nola Falacci, Major Case Squad (2007, _transferred)
  • Detective Joe Cormack, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2008–)
  • Detective Cyrus Lupo, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2008–)
  • Detective Kevin Bernard, 27^th Precinct (Homicide) (2008–2022)
  • Detective Edward Kralik (2008, _killed); dirty cop (SVU: "Cold")
  • Detective Ashok Ramsey, Special Frauds Unit (2009–) (SVU: "Shadow")
  • Detective 1^st Grade Zack Nichols, Major Case Squad (2009–2010, _Retired)
  • Detective Serena Stevens, Major Case Squad (2010)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Robert Goren, Major Case Squad (2011–2012, _Retired)
  • Detective 2^nd Grade Nick Amaro, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2011–2015, _Retired)
  • Detective Robert Dumas, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (2011–2015)
  • Detective Brian Cassidy, Internal Affairs Bureau (2014, _Retired)
  • Detective Louise Campesi, 27^th Precinct (Detective Squad) (2014–2015, 2022-)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Dominick Carisi, Jr., 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2014–2019, _resigned)
  • Detective Devin Holiday, Homicide (2018–) ("Chasing Demons")
  • Detective 2^nd Grade Amanda Rollins, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2020–2022, _Retired)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Elliot Stabler, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021–)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Diego Morales, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2021, _{committed suicide by cop})
  • Detective 1^st Grade Freddie Washburn, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2021, _Resigned)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Gina Cappelletti, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2021, _KIA)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Katriona Tamin, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2021–2021, _Retired)
  • Detective Joe Velasco, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2021–)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Carlos Maldonado, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2022)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Victoria Cho, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2022)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Carmen Riley, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2021-2022_{; resigned})
  • Detective Frank Cosgrove, 27th Precinct (Manhattan North Homicide Squad) (2021-2023)
  • Detective Dani Vertiz, 27th Precinct (Manhattan North Homicide Squad) (2022-)
  • Detective Frank Donnelly, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _{committed suicide})
  • Detective Matthew Van Aller, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _{committed suicide)} (OC: "Guns & Roses")
  • Detective Jalen Shaw, 27th Precinct (Manhattan North Homicide Squad) (2022-)
  • Detective Violet Yee, 27th Precinct (Manhattan North Homicide Squad) (2022-)
  • Detective Bobby Reyes, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2022-)
  • Detective Jamie Whelan, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2022-2023; _KIA)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Terry Bruno, Bronx/Manhattan Special Victims Unit (2023-)
  • Detective 2^nd Grade Jet Slootmaekers, Organized Crime Control Bureau (2023—)
  • Detective 1^st Grade Vincent Riley, Manhattan North Homicide Squad (2023-)
  • Detective 3^rd Grade Samir Bashir, Hate Crimes Division (2022-2024), Organized Crime Control Bureau (2024; _KIA)
• Officers
  • Officer Miguel "Mike" Sandoval, Narcotics Division (2004–) (SVU: "Haunted", "Ghost")
  • Officer Dani Vertiz, 27th Precinct (Manhattan North Homicide Squad) (2021-2022)
  • Officer Scott Parnell, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer Jessie Santos, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer Tanisha Carling, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer David Yoshida, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer Ron Bolton, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer Stanwood, 37th Precinct (????-2022; _Incarcerated)
  • Officer Tonie Churlish, Bronx Special Victims Unit (2023-2023, _transferred); 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2023)
• Crime Scene/Forensics Technicians:
  • Forensics Technician Jessica Reed (1998–)
  • Forensics Technician Julian Beck, Fingerprint technician (2002–)
  • Forensics Technician Burt Trevor (2002–)
  • Forensics Technician Ryan O'Halloran, 16^th Precinct (Special Victims Unit) (2003–2009, _KIA)
  • Forensics Technician Millie Vizcarrondo (2005–)
  • Forensics Technician Dale Stuckey (2009, _incarcerated)