They met the standard, they upheld their responsibilities, and they delivered remarkable results that speak for themselves. That kind of work matters. And people noticed. In 2025, the NYPD hired more than 4,000 officers across four academy classes, making this the largest hiring year on record. and bringing us virtually to the department's authorized headcount. That kind of growth does not happen by chance. (18:10–18:20)
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