New York Police Department

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for New York City. Recent news highlights several aspects of the NYPD's operations and challenges. The department is investigating an incident involving improvised explosive devices thrown near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, which officials have labeled an act of "ISIS-inspired terrorism." The NYPD also responded to a report of another suspicious device in the same area. In other news, a study revealed that police misconduct cost New York City taxpayers over $117 million in 2025. Furthermore, a former NYPD school safety division officer was charged with bribery related to a school alert system scheme. These events underscore the NYPD's involvement in both combating potential terrorist threats and addressing internal issues of misconduct and corruption, while also highlighting the financial impact of these issues on the city.