NYPD 73rd Precinct

NYPD 73rd Precinct Welcome to the 73rd Precinct's official page, serving the residents of northeastern Brooklyn, containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill.

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Future Detective Maddox reported for duty on his 4th birthday. 🚔🎉 After he and his mom asked if he could spend some time...
05/28/2026

Future Detective Maddox reported for duty on his 4th birthday. 🚔🎉 After he and his mom asked if he could spend some time learning what it takes to be a cop, our Lieutenant Grandstaff was more than happy to show him around. Happy Birthday, Maddox!

Reminder to join us for our fourth annual Brownsville Summer Jam on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 12PM - 5PM.
05/28/2026

Reminder to join us for our fourth annual Brownsville Summer Jam on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 12PM - 5PM.

🚔 Great observation and great job by our NST Officers. They seized this loaded firearm and arrested a male after observi...
05/27/2026

🚔 Great observation and great job by our NST Officers. They seized this loaded firearm and arrested a male after observing him attempting to conceal it in public.

🎓 Prom season is here! Huge shoutout to Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, Council Member Darlene Mealy and BMS Family Health...
05/21/2026

🎓 Prom season is here! Huge shoutout to Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, Council Member Darlene Mealy and BMS Family Health & Wellness Centers for helping students look their best and celebrate their academic achievements in style. Gowns, suits, shoes, and accessories will be available while supplies last! 👗👔✨

🚔📚 The Police Athletic League’s “Police Commissioner for a Day” Essay Contest is a great opportunity for NYC students to...
05/21/2026

🚔📚 The Police Athletic League’s “Police Commissioner for a Day” Essay Contest is a great opportunity for NYC students to share their ideas on keeping young people safe while building leadership skills for the future. Encourage the next generation to make their voices heard! ✍️🏙️

Please be advised that today's Community Council meeting is cancelled.
05/21/2026

Please be advised that today's Community Council meeting is cancelled.

Within 60 seconds of each other, our FIO and NST teams each made separate firearm arrests, stopping armed individuals be...
05/20/2026

Within 60 seconds of each other, our FIO and NST teams each made separate firearm arrests, stopping armed individuals before another shooting could happen in our community. Proactive policing saves lives, and last night was another example of that in action.

Proactive enforcement leads to safer streets. During a vehicle stop at a checkpoint, our Q-Team arrested a male illegall...
05/13/2026

Proactive enforcement leads to safer streets. During a vehicle stop at a checkpoint, our Q-Team arrested a male illegally in possession of this loaded firearm. Another weapon removed before it could be used in violence.

During a dispute, our Field Intelligence Officers observed a male openly in possession of this firearm. Officers immedia...
05/13/2026

During a dispute, our Field Intelligence Officers observed a male openly in possession of this firearm. Officers immediately took action, safely apprehending the individual and seizing this loaded weapon before the situation escalated into violence.

Immediately following a shooting incident, NST rapidly identified and apprehended a suspect, seizing this illegal firear...
05/13/2026

Immediately following a shooting incident, NST rapidly identified and apprehended a suspect, seizing this illegal firearm before more violence could occur.

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1470 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11212

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