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New York City Police Department Detective Bureau
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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.[2] The Detective Squad was formed in 1857 with the Detective Bureau later formed in 1882.[3][1]
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Detective Bureau | |
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Active | 1882–present[1] |
Country | United States |
Agency | New York City Police Department |
Type | Detective |
Abbreviation | DB |
Structure | |
Officers | 6,000 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Bureau Chief of Detectives – Joseph E. Kenny |
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The Detective Bureau's responsibilities include the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime.[2] In March 2016, the Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) was disbanded with all investigative entities moved to the Chief of Detectives office.[4]