Prior to 1994, the standard weapon of the NYPD was the Smith & Wesson Model 64 DAO a .38 Special revolver with a three- or four-inch barrel and the Ruger Police Service Six with a four-inch barrel. Her function is to carry out the department's critical mission: ensuring a safe, secure environment and enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers. However, supervisory functions are generally reserved for the rank of sergeant and above. The department also has 12 transit districts to police the subway system and its nearly six-million daily riders, and nine police service areas (PSAs) to patrol the city's public housing developments, which are home to more than 400,000 residents. Known for his work exposing corruption in the New York City police department and the criminal justice system. Policewoman who was fired for police misconduct. The current colors of NYPD vehicles is an all-white body with two blue stripes along each side. First female police officer promoted to detective. 5. Story at a glance. For most municipal departments, Chief is the highest rank, with the exception of larger departments such the NYPD, where there is a Chief of the Department, but he is out-ranked by the Commissioner. Richardson, James F. "To Control the City: The New York Police in Historical Perspective". Roughly 5,000 NYPD officers have obtained a religious or medical exemption . The Legal Aid data doesn't include cases settled out of court, which would add hundreds. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires. Question 1 of 4. // -->,