[1] The colors of NYPD vehicles are usually an all-white body with two blue stripes along each side.
The letters "NYPD" are printed in blue Rockwell Extra Bold font on the front doors, and the NYPD motto "Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect" is printed on the rear ones.
This design was introduced in 1996 by Police Commissioner Howard Safir alongside a fleet of new Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors for cost-saving reasons to replace a blue body and white striped livery in use with modifications since 1973; originally, this livery was to feature two thinner stripes with dark green outlines before it was amended to its current form.
[2] In 2023, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell introduced a new design along with new 360-degree camera systems for all patrol cars.
The new graphics package would pay homage to the NYPD's flag, with five green and white stripes on the background to signify the five boroughs of the city with a dark blue Canton of 24 stars, each representing a village that was absorbed by the City of New York.