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TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC & THE POLICE
The Police Foundation also approved funding for
The Police Foundation provided assistance to the
the NYPD Transit Bureau’s Unmanned Aerial Systems
NYPD’s Office of the Deputy Commissioner Public
(Drones), adding to the Department’s crime fighting
Information
tools in its efforts to prioritize technology. The Police
purchasing new camera and computer equipment
Foundation’s investment allows for the expansion of
for the effective and timely production of videos,
the current drone pilot program, including equipment
training
and training. These drones will allow the Transit Bureau
animations, presentations, publications, and reports.
to conduct drone flights over New York City Transit
The unit - which is responsible for supporting all senior
Authority (NYCTA) elevated tracks and railyards, as well
executive-level staff in preparing key communications
as in tunnels and other areas hazardous for officers to
that facilitate the Department’s efforts in serving New
enter, improving officer safety and helping to locate
York City’s numerous communities through various
trespassers, individuals riding on top of train cars, and
awareness initiatives, public service announcements,
wanted perpetrators. This innovative use of drones will
crime prevention messages, body-worn camera video
enable the Transit Bureau to simultaneously conduct
releases, recruitment campaigns, and Community
anti-crime and anti-terrorism missions during the current
Policing efforts - also works with the Police Foundation
heightened threat environment, using industry leading
on projects including the Options Program.
products,
optics, clear and stabilized day/night detection, and
video recording of individuals at long distances.
NYPD Tactical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) with Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban
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Creative
graphic
Services
art,
Division,
infographics,
