NYPD Police Department Shield Logo - Official City of New York Emblem #228827 (License: Personal Use)

This official emblem of the New York City Police Department features a blue and gold shield design with the text “POLICE DEPARTMENT” arched at the top and “CITY OF NEW YORK” along the sides. At its center is a heraldic crest with scales of justice, an eagle, and two figures flanking a shield bearing crossed batons-elements drawn from the city’s seal and reflecting core values of fairness, vigilance, and protection.

Used on official NYPD websites, press releases, uniforms, vehicles, and public safety materials; serves to establish authenticity, build trust, and reinforce institutional identity for citizens and media seeking authoritative information.