Police vehicles in New York City
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]
Police cars
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Chevrolet Impala | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Chevrolet Volt | United States | ![]() |
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Dodge Charger | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Tesla Model 3 | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Ford Crown Victoria | United States (origin) Canada (manufacture) |
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Ford Fusion Hybrid | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Police Interceptor Sedan[3][4] | United States | ![]() |
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Nissan Altima | Japan (origin) United States (manufacture) |
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Toyota Prius | Japan | ![]() |
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SUVs
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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2020 Ford Explorer | United States | Highway patrol and Traffic Enforcement | |
Ford Mustang Mach-E | United States | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Escape Hybrid | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Explorer Special Service Vehicle | United States | ![]() |
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Parking enforcement
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Cushman Truckster | United States | ![]() |
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Ford F-550XL Super Duty tow truck | United States | ![]() |
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Smart ForTwo | Germany (origin) France (manufacture) |
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Westward Go-4 Interceptor | Canada | ![]() |
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Emergency Service Unit vehicles
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Ferrara (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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Ford F-550 (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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Lenco BearCat | United States | ![]() |
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Lenco Peacekeeper | United States |
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Mack M-series rescue truck | United States | ![]() |
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Communications vans
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Blue Bird All American bus (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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Chevrolet P30 van | United States | ![]() |
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Freightliner MT55/โLDV Custom Specialty Vehicles | United States | ![]() |
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Police buses
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Navistar International (chassis)/โBlue Bird (body) | United States | ![]() |
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Orion V Suburban | Canada (origin) United States (manufacture) |
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TMC/Nova Bus RTS | United States | ![]() |
Helicopters
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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AgustaWestland AW119 | United Kingdom & Italy | ![]() |
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Bell Helicopter Bell 412 | United States | ||
Bell Helicopter Bell 429 | United States | ![]() |
Miscellaneous
Vehicle | Country | Image | Notes |
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Ford E-Series | United States | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Express | United States | ![]() |
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Freightliner Sprinter | Germany | ![]() |
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GMC C6500 | United States | ![]() |
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Hummer H1 (modified) | United States | ![]() |
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John Deere Gator | United States | ![]() |
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Kenworth T700 chassis Flatbed | United States | ![]() |
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T3 Motion Patroller | United States | ![]() |
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Ford Crown Victoria (Disguised as a NYC Taxi) | United States | ![]() |
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References
- "Fleet Report - Mayor's Office of Operations". www1.nyc.gov.
- Krauss, Clifford (June 25, 1996). "New Color Scheme, Mostly White, to Reduce the Cost of Painting Police Cars" โ via NYTimes.com.
- "Police Magazine". Policemag.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- 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.
- Yakas, Ben. "Photos: How To Spot One Of The NYPD's Undercover Cabs". Gothamist. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
External links
Media related to Vehicles of the New York City Police Department at Wikimedia Commons