How many cops are in NYC?

Answer 1

There are approximately 35,000 (thirty five thousand) New York City police officers. According to Wikipedia, the exact count as of 2009 was 35,284 (thirty five thousand, two hundred and eighty-four). The approximate count according to the NYPD's official website is 34,500 (thirty four thousand, five hundred). See the Related Link below for the Wikipedia entry on the New York City Police Department. There is a link from there to the NYPD's official site.

Answer 2

There are 76 NYPD precincts in all the five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island).

There are also 12 Transit Districts and 9 Housing Police Service Areas.

Answer 3

As many as there are donut shops.

Answer 4

5000