451K views · 535 reactions | NYC gained 408 new protectors today. The newest Finest graduated the NYPD Police Academy in a ceremony surrounded by loved ones, members of NYPD leadership, elected officials, and the community at Madison Square Garden this morning. You’ll see these highly trained and highly equipped officers keeping your neighborhood safe, as well at events as soon as July 4th in NYC. Join us in saying congratulations and thank you for joining the NYPD. | NYPD | Facebook

165K views · 5.4K reactions | Last Thursday, then-Chief of Department James O'Neill returned to his roots as a NYC Transit cop and rode the rails for the last time in uniform. Now as NYPD Police Commissioner he will continue to lead the Finest officers in the world. | NYPD | Facebook

ALWAYS TRAINING, ALWAYS READY TO PROTECT NYC The video demonstrates how the NYPD continually trains in a variety of conditions and scenarios to ensure we are prepared and ready during a variety of crisis situations. Here you can see our Aviation Unit working with members of the Emergency Services Unit at our training facility in Brooklyn. | NYPD

90K views · 1.6K reactions | After 6 months of Police Academy training, "Gun & Shield Day" is both a memorable and proud day for recruits. On this day they receive their firearm and shields before officially graduating the academy. For Probationary Police Officer Senft it was a special day because he received the same shield that both his father and grandfather wore as police officers. He hopes to follow in their footsteps and continue the legacy. | NYPD | Facebook