[ The New York City Police Foundation ]

PROGRAMS The New York City Police Foundation has invested $81 million in over 400 innovative NYPD programs. Current projects include: CRIME FIGHTING INITIATIVES

		REAL TIME CRIME CENTER The Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) brings advanced technology and software applications to the job of fighting crime. The RTCC is the centerpiece of a visionary plan to equip the NYPD with sophisticated crime fighting tools and prepare it to meet the challenges of policing in the 21st century. Click here to learn more

		CRIME STOPPERS Rewards up to $2,000 are paid for anonymous information to the 1-800-577-TIPS hotline that leads to the arrest and indictment of violent criminals. Over 5,000 crimes have been solved through Crime Stoppers. Click here to learn more about the Crime Stoppers Program Click here to view Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Felons

		GUN STOP PROGRAM A reward program similar to Crime Stoppers provides up to $1,000 for anonymous information to the GUN-STOP (1-866-GUN-STOP) hotline that leads to the arrest of an individual in possession of an illegal weapon. Click here to learn more

COUNTER TERRORISM

		INTERNATIONAL LIAISON PROGRAM One of the most highly regarded programs established under the leadership of Commissioner Kelly is the International Liaison Program. NYPD Detectives are assigned to key international cities: Tel Aviv, London, Amman, Singapore, Santo Domingo, Toronto, Montreal, Paris, Lyon and Madrid to collect and disseminate terrorism-related information relevant to NYC directly to the NYPD. Click here to learn more

		COUNTER TERRORIST OPERATIONS CENTER The NYPD has created a unique counter terrorism and intelligence gathering capacity to protect New York that is recognized worldwide. A $1.2 million grant from the Police Foundation helped establish the Counter Terrorist Operations Center which serves as the headquarters for the gathering, analyses and dissemination of information about threats to NYC. Click here to learn more

EXCELLENCE IN POLICING

		COLLEGE LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM In response to a growing recruitment problem, the foundation established the College Loan Reimbursement Program. Click here to learn more

		PROJECT COPE Established to help first responders deal with the trauma of the September 11th attacks, COPE offers free, confidential counseling to all NYPD employees and their families. Click here to learn more

		NYPD FIREARMS TRAINING In the wake of the tragic incident which led to the shooting death of an unarmed man, the Police Foundation supported a comprehensive assessment of the department's firearms training and discharge process. Click here to learn more

	PROGRAMS

		EXECUTIVE COMMAND CENTER A supplemental command and control center keeps the executive staff of the NYPD on the pulse of breaking events and current field information.

		COMPSTAT The computerized crime mapping system, CompStat, enables the NYPD to track and analyze criminal activity and to deploy its resources for maximum effect. A Police Foundation grant provided the hardware and computer software for the prototype and matching funds for the citywide application. CompStat is widely acclaimed as a key factor in New York's dramatic drop in crime and has been replicated by police departments throughout the country.

		TELEMARKETING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN "If a cop calls for money, it's not a cop, it's a con." If you receive such a call, please notify the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau at (212) 741-8401. Click here to learn more

		STOPPING COUNTERFEIT MERCHANDISE The trafficking of counterfeit goods is a global enterprise that supports a host of other illegal activities. Law enforcement agencies have linked profits from this trade to terrorism, drug smuggling and organized crime. In addition, child labor is widely exploited in the manufacture of these goods. The NYPD's Trademark Infringement Unit, with grants from the Police Foundation, has had great success in fighting this growing problem. Click here to learn more

		HEALTH & WELL-BEING The Police Foundation has a long history of programs designed to: "Protect the lives of those who protect us." Click here to learn more

		SPECIALTY UNITS Keep the Mounted Unit, the Bomb Squad, the Harbor Unit�c�c.. Click here to learn more

		POLICE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Fostering police community relations is fundamental to our mission. Click here to learn more

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PROGRAMS