NYPD Call Signs

[Lauta]

Brief index: Replace "27" with whatever NYPD precinct.

From what I've gathered after speaking with real life NYPD Officers online and listening to broadcastify etc in the past;

Callsigns typically go as follows;

ff026 is correct, Precinct Detectives go under "PDU" or "Squad" over radio, though; typically nowadays seem to just use "Squad"

Auxiliary units go over the radio afaik as "27 Auxiliary".

Precinct officers go as "27 Adam/Boy/Charles/David 1/2/3/etc."

(Of course replace "27" with whatever precinct they're from)

ESU Command/Supervisors go over radio as "ESU ##" [ESU 1 is ESU's CO, ESU 2 is ESU's XO, and so on.]

Canine I believe are either just "Canine #" or "27 Canine #, I believe I've heard them a few times over the SOB channels"

And then whenever a NYPD Executive goes over radio, they either just call themselves their Chief rank or their CAR number [So for example, if theCommissioner for some reason was on patrol they'd likely be known as eitherjust "Commissioner" or "Car 1"]

Often times I've noticed they also use "Portable", so "Commissioner Portable", this is also the same for Officers not under any assignment/callsign if they go toa call. I heard on one of the NYPD scanners one time someone go "76 Portable, I'm going" which followed after a 10-13 call in that area, so.. My guess is that's when you will hear them.

Lastly; Patrol Supervisors/Sergeants/Lieutenants go over the air as "27 Patrol Sergeant" or "27 Sergeant" which would be Precinct Sergeants, this is about all I know, I believe the same thing goes for Patrol Lieutenants.

Disclaimer: I'm not in the NYPD, I'm just very curious as to how they operate as well given they are a unique and busy department, and this is just stuff I've learned by observing/listening to the NYPD scanners on Broadcastify, I recommend doing that as that really helps.

I love u'
What about the air units bro?

 

[Priority-One]

I am going to be programming out my radio this coming week as i upgraded to the 929 for N"YC. I will post some videos for you and send you the link so you can listen in more detail.

 

[Lauta]

Thanks you

 

[Ghostpolice24]

I love u'
What about the air units bro?

I've actually not heard air unit yet so that one is where my knowledge vanishes. I wouldn't be surprised if it was something basic like "Air #" or "Aviation #" idk.

 

[PD47JD]

Oh, but I didn't accuse anyone of anything. The question seemed strange to me, but without seeking to offend anyone. My English is not good, maybe I misunderstand, I am Argentine.
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With an address of 2650 Wisconsin Ave., D.C.?

 

[PD47JD]

Brief index: Replace "27" with whatever NYPD precinct.

From what I've gathered after speaking with real life NYPD Officers online and listening to broadcastify etc in the past;

Callsigns typically go as follows;

ff026 is correct, Precinct Detectives go under "PDU" or "Squad" over radio, though; typically nowadays seem to just use "Squad"

Auxiliary units go over the radio afaik as "27 Auxiliary".

Precinct officers go as "27 Adam/Boy/Charles/David 1/2/3/etc."

(Of course replace "27" with whatever precinct they're from)

ESU Command/Supervisors go over radio as "ESU ##" [ESU 1 is ESU's CO, ESU 2 is ESU's XO, and so on.]

Canine I believe are either just "Canine #" or "27 Canine #, I believe I've heard them a few times over the SOB channels"

And then whenever a NYPD Executive goes over radio, they either just call themselves their Chief rank or their CAR number [So for example, if theCommissioner for some reason was on patrol they'd likely be known as eitherjust "Commissioner" or "Car 1"]

Often times I've noticed they also use "Portable", so "Commissioner Portable", this is also the same for Officers not under any assignment/callsign if they go toa call. I heard on one of the NYPD scanners one time someone go "76 Portable, I'm going" which followed after a 10-13 call in that area, so.. My guess is that's when you will hear them.

Lastly; Patrol Supervisors/Sergeants/Lieutenants go over the air as "27 Patrol Sergeant" or "27 Sergeant" which would be Precinct Sergeants, this is about all I know, I believe the same thing goes for Patrol Lieutenants.

Disclaimer: I'm not in the NYPD, I'm just very curious as to how they operate as well given they are a unique and busy department, and this is just stuff I've learned by observing/listening to the NYPD scanners on Broadcastify, I recommend doing that as that really helps.

I trust you realize why NYPD is seriously considering complete encryption.

 

[Priority-One]

That was my sentiment exactly, But I got scolded for asking.

 

[Lauta]

What??

 

[Lllsssrrr000]

Hi,
Only been listening to the NYPD for a couple of months, but I’ll try and help you out.
All of the information above, or most of it, is correct.
Precinct unit will go over the air as precinct number, followed by the sceptre letter
Precinct supervisors, such as Sergeants, and lieutenant, will go over the air as Precinct number followed by the rank.
Aviation units go over the air as aviation followed by a seemingly random selected number.
Canine units, go over the air as canine followed bye another seemingly random select number.
ESU supervisers go over the air as U followed by a number e.g U5
Precinct traffic units go over the air as recent number, followed by traffic post. for example, 17 traffic post.
A couple of other notable units are
FTU posts.
These are field training units.
A beginner officer paired with a sergeant.
These will go over the air as precinct number, followed by FTU post, then another number, for example, 17 FTU post one
CRC posts.
These are counterterrorism units.
These will go over the air as simply CRC post followed by number. For example, CRC, post eight.
SRG units, like ESU, have coal signs that correspond to an area in the city.
They will come over the air as SRG followed by the area number, followed by the letters a to E.
Traffic management units tend to just use the rank and their last name.
For example, supervisor Smith.
Inspectors also do the same.
When there is a detailed/large event, units will just use the detail, portable, detail, Sergeant or detail lieutenant.
They may also use the rank in a last name.
Hope this helps a little.

 

[Lauta]

Thanks

 

[paul612]

I've actually not heard air unit yet so that one is where my knowledge vanishes. I wouldn't be surprised if it was something basic like "Air #" or "Aviation #" idk.

They go by Aviation xx

 

[Lauta]

They go by Aviation xx

And the number of station?

 

[JethrowJohnson]

And the number of station?

I think the Aviation units have there own numbers (IE: Aviation 1, Aviation 25, Aviation 84, etc.)

 

[paul612]

And the number of station?
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I think the Aviation units have there own numbers (IE: Aviation 1, Aviation 25, Aviation 84, etc.)

Correct. Each helicopter has a one or two digit identifier

Aviation base would be the "station"

 

[Lauta]

What about the gang units?

 

[ff026]

It’s pretty simple. Whatever the name of the unit, that’s what they ID as.

Aviation = Aviation

Gang = Gang

Boats= Harbor

Dogs =K9

 

[PD47JD]

Oh, it will seem strange to you if you are not familiar with the subject, but it is for a roleplay project in GTAV.

Whatever. As it is, you're very likely to be under the Eye.

 

[Lauta]

Whatever. As it is, you're very likely to be under the Eye.

Hahaha

 

[PD47JD]

What difference does it make? If Operational Security was a problem regarding this, they wouldn’t announce the call signs over the air in the first place. Not every question that someone asks on this forum should be construed as suspicious or an industry secret.

1) " If Operational Security was a problem regarding this, they wouldn’t announce the call signs over the air in the first place."
And, you have made the case for encryption.

2) "Not every question that someone asks on this forum should be construed as suspicious or an industry secret."
There are many bad actors out there. Repeated questions for very specific details as to law enforcement operations do raise questions.
Anyway, more likely than not, SIU is aware of such probing, in-depth interest in operations above and beyond "patrol"..

 

[Ant9270]

1) " If Operational Security was a problem regarding this, they wouldn’t announce the call signs over the air in the first place."
And, you have made the case for encryption.

2) "Not every question that someone asks on this forum should be construed as suspicious or an industry secret."
There are many bad actors out there. Repeated questions for very specific details as to law enforcement operations do raise questions.
Anyway, more likely than not, SIU is aware of such probing, in-depth interest in operations above and beyond "patrol"..

I’ve made the case for encryption because I brought up the fact that buffs have known NYPD call signs and jargon since the 70s? Yeah, okay. Secondly, SIU isn’t probing into anything because everything that’s been asked here is legitimate public information, whether we like it or not. You’re acting like this guy is asking tour schedules and where the LT of patrol parks his personal car… He’s not. Apparently you weren’t around during the BLM riots when there must’ve been about 20+ stolen portables for days after the events. If that’s not a cause for legitimate encryption, what is?