community policing

The new program divides the 7th Precinct into three sectors.

The precinct will have NCOs, or neighborhood coordination officers, who meet with residents. 

Chicago police will use NYPD tactics to bridge troubled community relations in their crime-ravaged city.

Commanding Officer John Buttacavoli introduced the precinct's NCOs Wednesday.

The police commissioner was responding to a report by the NYPD Inspector General released in June.

There's disagreement on whether neighborhood policing improves relationships between police, community.

The Neighborhood Coordination Officers program has the same officers patrol the same sector each day.

Political observers weigh in on Bill Bratton's sudden departure from the NYPD and what it means.

Neighbors and police will come together to raise awareness about crime prevention in the annual event.

Residents shared their concerns with officers at the 79th Precinct during a meet-and-greet.

Overall major crime was up slightly while shootings dipped to a historic low, police said. 

Neighborhood officers will be assigned to cover specific blocks in the area starting this June.

The program in Bed-Stuy includes active shooter classes.

Deputy Inspector Norman Grandstaff took over command of the 71st Precinct on March 1.

Neighborhood community officers will be assigned to cover specific blocks in the area starting in 2016.