New York City Housing Authority Police Department

law enforcement agency in New York City that existed from 1952 to 1995

The New York City Housing Authority Police Department was a police unit in New York City that existed from 1952 to 1995. The Housing Police, as well as New York City Transit Police, became part of the New York City Police Department in 1995 by order of New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and is now called the Housing Bureau.

New York City Housing Authority Police Department
Agency overview
Formed1952
Dissolved1995
Superseding agencyNew York City Police Department
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionNew York, New York, USA
Map of New York City Housing Authority Police Department's jurisdiction
Size1,214.4 km²
Population8,274,527
Legal jurisdictionNew York City
General nature
Operational structure
Police Officers2700+
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