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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 colors of NYPD vehicles are 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.

In 2023, Police Commissioner Keeshant Sewell announced that a new, redesigned RMP graphics scheme had been unveiled, along with new 360-degree camera systems for all RMPs. The new graphics package will now pay homage to the NYPD's flag, five Green and white stripes on the background to signify the five boroughs of the city with a dark blue Canton of 24 stars, each representing a village that was absorbed by the City of New York.

The familiar "NYPD" and the department shield still adorn the front doors, but gone is the C.P.R. (Community, Professionalism, Respect) motto on the rear doors, replaced with a windshield banner that states "Protecting NYC Since 1845". The new RMP is set to be fully rolled out by midsummer 2024. [2]


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. [3]

Police cars

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Chevrolet Impala United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • Patrol Vehicle
Chevrolet Volt United States
  • Traffic enforcement
Dodge Charger United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • Traffic enforcement and Highway patrol
Tesla Model 3 United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • Traffic enforcement and Highway patrol
Ford Crown Victoria United States (origin)
Canada (manufacture)
  • Gradually being replaced by newer models
Ford Fusion Hybrid United States
  • Patrol Vehicle
Ford Police Interceptor Sedan [4] [5] United States
  • Replacement patrol vehicle for the Chevrolet Impala
Nissan Altima Japan (origin)
United States (manufacture)
  • Patrol Vehicle
Toyota Prius Japan
  • Traffic enforcement

SUVs

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Ford Mustang Mach-E United States
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
Chevrolet Tahoe/ GMC Yukon United States
  • Pursuit and K9 Unit
Ford Escape Hybrid United States
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
Ford Ford Police Interceptor Utility United States
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement

Parking enforcement

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Cushman Truckster United States
  • Obsolete
Ford F-550XL Super Duty tow truck United States
  • Towing disabled/impounded vehicles
Smart ForTwo Germany (origin)
France (manufacture)
  • Parking enforcement
Westward Go-4 Interceptor Canada
  • Parking enforcement

Emergency Service Unit vehicles

See also: New York City Police Department Emergency Service Unit
Vehicle Country Image Notes
Ferrara (modified) United States
  • ESU Radio Emergency Patrol
Ford F-550 (modified) United States
  • ESU Radio Emergency Patrol
Lenco BearCat United States
  • Armored Vehicle
  • Five in use by the ESU
Lenco Peacekeeper United States
Mack M-series rescue truck United States
  • ESU Heavy Rescue Truck

Communications vans

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Blue Bird All American bus (modified) United States
  • Communications Division Command Post
Chevrolet P30 van United States
  • Communications post
Freightliner MT55/  LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles United States
  • Communications Division Command Post

Police buses

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Navistar International (chassis)/  Blue Bird (body) United States
Orion V Suburban Canada (origin)
United States (manufacture)
TMC/ Nova Bus RTS United States
  • Obsolete, replaced by newer models

Helicopters

Vehicle Country Image Notes
AgustaWestland AW119 United Kingdom & Italy
Bell Helicopter Bell 412 United States
Bell Helicopter Bell 429 United States

Miscellaneous

Vehicle Country Image Notes
Ford E-Series United States
  • Personnel or prisoner transport
Chevrolet Express United States
  • Personnel or prisoner transport
Freightliner Sprinter Germany
GMC C6500 United States
  • Cargo & equipment transport
Hummer H1 (modified) United States
  • Obsolete, formerly used for crowd control
John Deere Gator United States
  • Auxiliary support
Kenworth T700 chassis Flatbed United States
  • Cargo & equipment transport
T3 Motion Patroller United States
  • Tri-wheeled scooter
Ford Crown Victoria (Disguised as a NYC Taxi) United States
  • Undercover patrol [6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fleet Report - Mayor's Office of Operations". www1.nyc.gov.
  2. ^ "NYPD to get new cars with green racing stripes, 360-degree cameras". https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/nypd-will-get-high-tech-new-cop-cars-with-green-racing-stripes-360-degree-cameras/. 25 January 2023. {{ cite web}}: External link in |website= ( help)
  3. ^ Krauss, Clifford (June 25, 1996). "New Color Scheme, Mostly White, to Reduce the Cost of Painting Police Cars". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "Police Magazine". Policemag.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Yakas, Ben. "Photos: How To Spot One Of The NYPD's Undercover Cabs". Gothamist. Retrieved 5 February 2023.

External links

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