NYPD "laser focused" on recruitment after shedding thousands of officers in the last few years

The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more ...

NYPD chief Michael LiPetri replacing John Chell as department’s top uniformed officer

Chief Michael LiPetri has been promoted to interim chief of department – the NYPD’s highest uniformed post – following the retirement of John Chell, the Daily News has learned.
New York Post

NYPD welcomes nearly 1,100 recruits to academy — largest class in almost a decade

The NYPD welcomed nearly 1,100 new recruits to its police academy on Wednesday — the largest Finest-in-training contingent sworn in by the department in nearly a decade. The 1,093-strong class is the ...
Gothamist

NYPD commissioner holding more cops accountable, but still blocking some misconduct cases

Criminal justice advocates say the practice of “retention” allows officers who misbehave to avoid a public trial.