The NYPD's current headcount is 33,745 officers. This is a stark contrast to the year 2000, when the force employed 40,285 officers.
Breakdown
- The NYPD has experienced a significant staffing shortage, with 3,668 officers leaving since October of the previous year. 44s
- Current NYPD staffing is 33,745 officers, down from 40,285 officers 25 years ago. 51s
- Police union president Patrick Hendry reports that shortages are leading to forced overtime and increased 911 response times. 1m 4s
- Mayor-elect Mamdani attributes the retention crisis to officers being asked to handle mental health and homelessness issues, detracting from crime response. 1m 41s
- Mamdani proposes a new Department of Community Safety and expresses willingness to work with the police union to address public safety concerns. 1m 49s