NYPD Launches Quality of Life Division to Clean Up New York City

A new division in the NYPD will be focusing on open drug use, homeless encampments, and illegal mopeds.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (C) speaks at press conference about solutions to crime in the city, with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch (L) and Chief Michael LiPetri (R), in New York City on April 3, 2025. Oliver Mantyk/The Epoch Times

NEW YORK CITY—A new quality of life division within the New York City Police Department (NYPD) will begin its pilot program on April 14. The division will respond to non-emergency calls and community complaints, as well as focusing on clearing low level crime from New York City streets.

The “Q Team,” as NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch calls the division, will respond to 311 calls and non-emergency issues including noise complaints, illegal mopeds, homeless encampments, outdoor drug use, and other issues.