Company Profile
Company Overview
NYPD
Mission Statement
The Mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our City by working in partnership with the community and in accordance with constitutional rights to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.Values
In partnership with the community, we pledge to:
* Protect the lives and property of our fellow citizens and impartially enforce the law
* Fight crime both by preventing it and by aggressively pursuing violators of the law.
* Maintain a higher standard of integrity than is generally expected of others because so much is expected of us.
* Value human life, respect the dignity of each individual and render our services with courtesy and civility.
Company History
When Did Law Enforcement Begin In New York City?
The first law-enforcement officer began to patrol the trails and paths of New York City when it was known as New Amsterdam, and was a Dutch settlement and fort in the year 1625. This lawman was known as a "Schout – fiscal" (sheriff – attorney) and was charged with keeping the peace, settling minor disputes, and warning colonists if fires broke out at night. The first Schout was a man named Johann Lampo.
For more interesting facts about NYPD History, please visit: www.nypdrecruit.com/NYPD_History.aspx
Benefits
NYPD Offers a Career With Exceptional Benefits
• 10 Paid vacation days during first & second year
• 13 Paid vacation days during third, fourth and fifth year
• 27 Paid vacation days after 5 years of service
• Excellent promotional opportunities
• Unlimited sick leave with full pay
• A choice of paid medical programs
• Prescription, dental, and eye glass coverage
• Annuity fund
• Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K and I.R.A.
• Optional retirement at ½ salary after 20 years of service
• Annual $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund (Upon retirement)
Annual banking of $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund after 20 years of service (If not retiring)
NYPD Offers A Career Where You Can Advance
Every Police Executive started as a Police Officer and Police Officers develop expertise in everything from computers to community organization. With over 300 Specialized Units, there are no glass ceilings or dead ends. You can go as far as your willingness and determination will take you. Many of our officers become specialists in Aviation, Highway Patrol, Emergency Services, Crime Scene Analysis, Criminal Investigations, Drug Enforcement, Detective Bureau and much more. The skills you'll learn, the growth you'll experience and the benefits you'll earn will truly last a lifetime.