Police union president’s son joins NYPD — following in footsteps of father, grandfather: ‘Incredible legacy’

A third-generation NYPD cop who graduated from the department’s newest class at Madison Square Garden Monday plans to carry ...

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 ...
Gothamist

From 'begging' to booming: NYPD's recruitment gains follow drop in standards

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch recently swore in the largest police class in nearly a decade, declaring that police recruitment is “back in a big way.” That marks a significant change from ...
Yahoo

NYPD steps up ‘Back the Blue’ recruitment drive after losing 14K cops in 5 years: ‘Rebuilding our ranks’

NYPD brass is stepping up efforts to fill the department’s depleted ranks with a new recruitment drive at this year’s annual “Back the Blue” ceremony, including an advertising blitz. The Big Apple ...