The NYPD is losing sergeants in droves as New York City leaders scale back the allure of achieving the rank for police officers, who can make more in annual salary due to a system that allows ...

"We are getting back to the basics of policing, and that starts at the precinct-level and in the neighborhoods we serve," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a statement to Newsday.

Meanwhile, some rank-and-file cops are racking upwards of $115,000 a year, according to the SBA. Another hiccup in the current contract structure for NYPD sergeants has newly-promoted sergeants ...

The NYPD is launching a three-pronged effort to beef up the dwindling ranks of New York’s Finest, including reinstating a timed-run requirement and a reduced college credit condition.

In a turn from his push for deep cuts to the NYPD’s budget, Brad Lander said Tuesday that — as mayor — he would take steps to hire more police officers while acknowledging progressive Democr ...