NYPD Replaces 'Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect' with 'Fighting Crime, Protecting The Public'

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is replacing the iconic "Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect" slogan on their patrol cars with a new one, "Fighting Crime, Protecting The Public," at a higher cost of $2,091 per car. The change is part of updating the patrol vehicles, with 125 units already featuring the new slogan. While the reason for the swap remains unclear, it follows the original slogan's debut in 1996 and a history of mixed reactions, including both praise and criticism. The move has sparked diverse opinions among New Yorkers and law enforcement agencies across Long Island that have different approaches to vehicle markings.