NYPD 73rd Precinct

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NYPD 73rd Precinct Welcome to the 73rd Precinct's official page, serving the residents of northeastern Brooklyn, containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill.

This is a page for residents and the communities in the northeastern area of Brooklyn containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill. To engage with their police, receive updates and discuss matters affecting their neighborhood. Please treat your neighbors with the same respect as if you were meeting them face to face. Please limit discussion to issues affecting the northeastern area of Brooklyn containing Brownsville and Ocean Hill. Offensive or profane content may be removed by moderators. We do not endorse any advertisements that may appear on this page. ALWAYS report crimes in progress and other emergencies to 911, and 311 for non-emergencies

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10/03/2026

WANTED: On Friday, October 2nd, two individuals stabbed an off-duty NYPD detective multiple times and removed his chain on Rochambeau Ave and East 208th St in the Bronx. They were last seen on a motorized bike traveling on Rochambeau Ave.

Any info? DM or call 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).

Stay informed. Get involved. Be heard. Join the 73rd Precinct Community Council for an open conversation about the issue...
10/03/2026

Stay informed. Get involved. Be heard. Join the 73rd Precinct Community Council for an open conversation about the issues that matter to our neighborhoods. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to 73rd Precinct Commanding Officer Odelle Despot on his well-deserved promotion to Inspector! Your lead...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to 73rd Precinct Commanding Officer Odelle Despot on his well-deserved promotion to Inspector! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to the men and women of the 73rd Precinct have made a lasting impact.

The registration period for the upcoming Police Officer Exam will be open from October 1, 2026 through October 14, 2026....
09/30/2026

The registration period for the upcoming Police Officer Exam will be open from October 1, 2026 through October 14, 2026. Exam registration is FREE. Individuals interested in registering may do so by visiting www.nyc.gov/OASYS

🚌 School is back in session, and our youngest New Yorkers are back on the move. When a school bus stops and its red ligh...
09/24/2026

🚌 School is back in session, and our youngest New Yorkers are back on the move. When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing with the stop sign extended, STOP. Children may be crossing from either direction, and they may not always be visible. Stay alert, put the distractions away, and never pass a stopped school bus.

Every trip comes with a responsibility. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on two wheels, or on foot, one careless decisio...
09/24/2026

Every trip comes with a responsibility. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on two wheels, or on foot, one careless decision can change a life in seconds. Stay alert, expect the unexpected, and look out for one another.

A little awareness can go a long way. Pay attention to who and what is around you, especially when entering or leaving b...
09/16/2026

A little awareness can go a long way. Pay attention to who and what is around you, especially when entering or leaving buildings, using public transportation, or walking while distracted. If something doesn’t look right, trust your instincts, move to a safer location, and call 911 if appropriate.

We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸Today, members of the 73rd Precinct stood together in remembrance of the lives lost on September...
09/11/2026

We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

Today, members of the 73rd Precinct stood together in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.

25 years later, their courage, service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

A special visitor stopped by Brownsville! 🐾👮‍♂️McGruff the Crime Dog joined our 73rd Precinct officers to spend some tim...
09/09/2026

A special visitor stopped by Brownsville! 🐾👮‍♂️McGruff the Crime Dog joined our 73rd Precinct officers to spend some time with the kids, share smiles, and remind everyone that keeping our community safe starts with working together.

Violent criminals don’t take the summer off, and neither do we. Your 73rd Precinct Cops have been proactively going afte...
09/09/2026

Violent criminals don’t take the summer off, and neither do we. Your 73rd Precinct Cops have been proactively going after those driving violence and taking their guns off the streets.

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11212

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