NOTE I corrected the misinformation on the NYPD page NYPD never had 25 helicopters is the largest number since they first started using them in the 1950 s The current sworn officer stats change daily and come from the Office of Deputy Commissioner for Public Information NYPD Pau Browne Don t confuse number of sworn officers with authorized strength NYPD is well below authorized numbers Also changed were the number of police stations 76 Precincts in NYC not 98 These are the numbered precints precincts of record and do not include special units like Highway Patrol Mounted ESU Aviation etc Police boat numbers also change from season to season more in summer Current listing is an average for the whole year