New York City Police Department Detective Bureau
| Detective Bureau | |
|---|---|
Detective badge | |
| Active | 1882–present |
| Country | United States |
| Agency | New York City Police Department |
| Type | Detective |
| Abbreviation | DB |
| Structure | |
| Officers | Approx 5,400 (2024) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Chief of Detectives Joseph E. Kenny |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Detective Bureau is one of 14 bureaus within the New York City Police Department and is headed by the three-star Chief of Detectives. The Detective Squad was formed in 1857 with the Detective Bureau later formed in 1882.
The Detective Bureau's responsibilities include the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime. In March 2016, the Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) was disbanded with all investigative entities moved to the Detective Bureau.