The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is the largest municipal police force in the United States. It is responsible for law enforcement and public safety in New York City's five boroughs.
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: The NYPD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget is approximately $5.83 billion, representing about 5% of New York City's proposed $111.6 billion budget.
Additional Costs: When including fringe benefits, pensions, and debt service, the total spending related to the NYPD increases to approximately $11 billion.
Overtime Expenditures: The NYPD has faced challenges with overtime spending, often exceeding budgeted amounts. For instance, in FY 2024, overtime expenditures were projected at $788.7 million, but actual spending has historically surpassed these projections.
Current Headcount: As of 2024, the NYPD employs approximately 33,695 officers, marking one of the lowest staffing levels in over 30 years.
Recruitment and Attrition: The department has experienced significant attrition, with about 200 officers leaving each month.
In 2023, the NYPD hired more than 2,300 recruits, but more than 2,900 officers left during the same period.
Future Projections: Due to budget cuts and staffing challenges, projections indicated that the NYPD's headcount could drop to 29,000 officers by 2025.
However, recent budget restorations have reinstated upcoming recruit classes, aiming to add 1,600 officers by fall 2025.
Response Times: Response times to 911 calls have increased. In FY 2024, the average response time for crimes in progress was 15 minutes and 23 seconds, the longest in decades.
