Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Expand Quality of Life Teams Across All of Brooklyn

Strategic Insights -

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have announced the expansion of the NYPD's Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) across the entire borough of Brooklyn. This initiative follows the successful pilot launch of Q-Teams in six pilot commands, which saw significant improvements in non-emergency response times, towing of abandoned and derelict vehicles, and seizure of illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. With Q-Teams now deployed in every precinct in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and set to expand to Queens and Staten Island, the NYPD is committed to tackling the daily issues that impact New Yorkers' sense of safety and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NYPD's Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) have responded to over 23,400 quality-of-life calls since inception.
  • Q-Teams have improved non-emergency response times by an average of 47 minutes.
  • In six pilot commands, Q-Teams have towed 640 abandoned and derelict vehicles, seized 299 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, and responded to 16,128 911 and 311 calls.
  • In Brooklyn, Q-Teams have responded to 1,305 911 and 311 calls, towed 55 abandoned and derelict vehicles, and seized 16 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds.
  • The NYPD has expanded Q-Teams to every precinct in Manhattan on July 14, the Bronx on July 21, and Brooklyn on August 4.
  • Q-Teams will continue to expand to every precinct in Queens on August 11 and Staten Island on August 18.
  • The NYPD's Quality of Life Division's mission is to respond to real complaints from real people and address the everyday issues they are dealing with.
  • Q-Teams are comprised of officers from across the NYPD who undergo specialized training on how to address non-emergency, quality-of-life concerns.
  • The NYPD holds monthly Q-Stat meetings to analyze precinct and public service data related to 311 calls and requests.

Statistics:

  • Over 23,400 quality-of-life calls have been responded to by Q-Teams since inception.
  • Q-Teams have improved non-emergency response times by an average of 47 minutes.
  • 640 abandoned and derelict vehicles have been towed, and 299 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds have been seized by Q-Teams in six pilot commands.
  • 1,305 911 and 311 calls have been responded to by Q-Teams in Brooklyn, with 55 abandoned and derelict vehicles towed and 16 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds seized.

Sources:

  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch
  • New York City Police Department
  • New York City 311 system, NYC311
  • New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
  • New York City Councilmember Darlene Mealy