mostly illustrated in 1/87 scale
New York City Police Car in 1928
The first New York City Police cars were deployed in 1919 and were black until the late 1920s.
NYPD crew in a MACK truck in 1930
In the 1930s, the cars became black and green. In 1938, a white roof is adopted.
Ford Deluxe coupe of 1940 in 1/18 of the brand GREENLIGHT
After the Second World War, the police cars of the City of New York were green and white.
Ford of 1949 in 1/18 of the brand GREENLIGHT
These colors echo the colors of the NYPD flag first flown on May 17, 1919, during the Annual Police Parade in honor of NYPD veterans of World War I.
NYPD Flag
A little history with this flag: it is modeled after the flag of the United States: the five white and green bars represent the boroughs of New York City and the 24 stars represent the cities, towns and villages that were incorporated into New York City in 1898.The green color celebrates the history of law enforcement in New York City and dates back to 1658. At that time, the New Amsterdam Watchmen, the first police force paid by the city, carried lanterns with green glass.
Ford CUSTOM 300 in 1/43 of the brand GREENLIGHT
During several decades, these cars of Police force will patrol in the streets of New York.
Here is a Ford Custom 300 of the New York City Police restored.
1970 Ford Galaxie of the NYC POLICE in 1/43 of the brand GOLDVARG
The Staff of the Police force of the NYC POLICE ordered various models of the big American cars.
Here are two Chevrolet BYSCAINE of the NYC POLICE in 1966
1974 Buick Century of the NYC Police in 1/43 of the brand GOLDVARG
It is in 1973, that is adopted a new serigraphy. They become entirely blue with a white band, with the indication POLICE on the white band and the blazon of the Police force of New York on the door.
NYC POLICE Pontiac on a New York street in 1974
The change from the green and white cars took only a few months.
1987 Chevrolet CAPRICE of the NYC POLICE in 1/87 of the BREKINA brand
These cars will become popular as more and more American crime movies and TV crime shows will be set in the 70's-80's and 90's on the streets of New York.
A NYC POLICE Chrysler in the streets of New York
They will become one of the symbols of New York City, in addition to its skyscrapers and its Statue of Liberty.
Ford LTD Crown Victoria of the NYC POLICE in 1/18 scale by GREENLIGHT
We will also see some station wagons among the patrol cars.
Ford LTD Crown Victoria of the NYC POLICE in 1/18 of the brand GREENLIGHT
These carrying dogs or first response road equipment.
NYC POLICE 1/87 Chevrolet CAPRICE by BUSCH
At the beginning of the 90s, it is the Chevrolet CAPRICE model which is retained for the patrol cars
Chevrolet CAPRICE of the NYC POLICE in the 90s
Soon, this model of car composes the major part of the patrol cars of the New York City POLICE.
Chevrolet CAPRICE of the NYC POLICE in 1/87 of the BUSCH brand
In the middle of the 90's major changes in the appearance of the New York City Police Department were decided and the NYC POLICE was renamed to NYPD.
Chevrolet CAPRICE of the NYPD at the end of the 90s
We will see on the last orders of Chevrolet CAPRICE with the old color the new name: NYPD.
Ford CROWN VICTORIA of the NYPD in 1/87 of the BUSCH brand
During these new decisions of improvement, it is in 1996, that is decided to change the color of the future cars of patrol of the Police force of New York which will patrol in the streets of the Big Apple.
Ford CROWN VICTORIA of the NYPD in 2008
Ford CROWN VICTORIA of the NYPD in 1/87 of the BUSCH brand
They were progressively introduced by sector and by district between 1997 and 2000 in order not to create confusion for the population with Police cars.
Several 1/87 Dodge CHARGER of 2005 from RICKO
The choice of this new white color with blue stripe is in line with the latest changes in the appearance of the New York Police Department at the time, with the police officers who had abandoned their light blue shirts for dark blue shirts, as well as 9 millimeter handguns, but also for economic reasons decided by the NYPD staff.
Dodge CHARGER of 2005 in 1/87 of the brand RICKO
First economic reason: A saving estimated at the time, in 1996, at 1 million dollars per year during the renewal of the vehicles. Indeed, the price of the blue color NYC POLICE was 800 dollars of the time by car. The white color is that of the manufacturer, a light blue line is placed along the body, and, on the doors, the initials of the NYPD also blue.
2005 Dodge CHARGER in 1/87 from RICKO
Second economic reason: with a lighter color, the air conditioning will cost less because of the solar radiation in summer on a white car than with another color which can cause more heat...
Dodge CHARGER of the NYPD
Third reason: the other police departments of the other American cities of the time used white cars in the same logic of choice of the NYPD: an economy with a neutral color and thus a homogenization of the American police cars.
2015 Ford Interceptor of the NYPD in 1/18 scale of the brand GREENLIGHT
We can see since the mid-2010s, that the choice of the latest NYPD patrol cars are 4X4.
2016 Ford PIU of the NYPD
Many American cities have chosen this type of vehicle for its tactical carry, for its strength, as well as for having a dissuasive look.
1/87 Ford Expedition from RIVER POINT
The average service life of an NYPD patrol car varies between 25 and 36 months.Currently, the NYPD's fleet of police cars consists of more than 9,600 vehicles. It also has 11 boats, 8 helicopters, and numerous trucks used for vehicle and human rescue.
SMART of the " Parking Enforcement " of the NYPD - 1/87 BUSCH Brand
SMART models can also be seen on the streets of New York.
SMART of the " Parking Enforcement " of the NYPD
Indeed, these models are very practical to park without disturbing the traffic and depend on the Service of the " Parking Enforcement " in charge of the fines on the public road and the displacements.
New NYPD silk-screening
In January 2023, the new design of the NYPD's police cars that go into service in 2024 was presented.
New NYPD silk-screening
They are hybrid and equipped with cameras for 360-degree filming.
New NYPD silk-screening
They also have a scannable QR code on the outside for the Population.
New NYPD silk-screening
They have three flashy green stripes near the rear wheel of the vehicle and stars near the front wheel, inspired by the NYPD flag.
New NYPD silk-screening
At the rear, it features the same equipment as other NYPD cars, with an information ramp.
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