Attrition figures show 33% more women NYPD officers retired or resigned in 2022 (521) compared to 2021 (392), and the number of exits was 72% higher than in 2020 (303).

New York NYPD blasted for lowering standards to try to recruit more women: 'Policing is gender neutral' The NYPD defended dropping a timed 1.5-mile run for all recruits ...

The number of female officers in the NYPD has grown to 21%, but a closer look shows that the women now serving in the most elite units of the department are also on the rise and drawing attention.

On Sept. 25, the New York Police Department (NYPD) swore in Dr. Lynn O’Connor as its first Black female police surgeon. Her role will consist of treating injured NYPD members, providing ...

NYPD Chief of Personnel John Benoit said in a statement that "We’re very excited about this historical appointment of the first Black female police surgeon in the department’s 178-year history." ...