Mayor Adams Unveils Plan To Add 5K NYPD Officers In Next Three Years

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced plans to increase the NYPD's headcount by 5,000 officers — bringing the total number of officers to 40,000 over the next three year, the most in 20 years.

The new phase-in will begin in July 2026 with 300 officers, growing to 2,500 in July 2027, and increasing to 5,000 annually in July 2028.

The announcement comes days before the mayoral election on Tuesday. Nov. 4. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has previously said that he would keep the NYPD’s headcount at its current level, while former governor Andrew Cuomo has campaigned on adding 5,000 more officers if elected.

Our administration has always been guided by the belief that public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity, and over the last four years — as we’ve driven crime down to record lows and presided over a resurgence in New York City from the COVID-19 pandemic — we’ve proven that the price for our safety is well worth it,” Adams said. “The vast majority of New Yorkers want more police officers on their streets and in their subways, and that is what we are delivering by adding these 5,000 new officers.

The plan would still need approval by the City Council.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the plan in a statement to the New York Post: “Every new officer means safer streets, stronger communities, and a thriving city,” she said.