Finest Command
Track NYPD ranks & seniority
About
This app provides access to public NYPD personnel records, tracking promotions, transfers, and departures. It allows users to browse officer details, build watchlists, and receive alerts. A subscription unlocks advanced features like rank seniority, command analytics, and personal career insights for NYPD members.
What's New in Finest Command
1.7.2
August 28, 2026
Get in touch without leaving the app - A new Contact screen lets you send questions, data corrections, bug reports, or press inquiries, prefilled with your details, answered by email. Awards & Honors - New leaderboards of the most-decorated members. - Medals and ribbons now render with proper artwork and prestige ordering. - Filter honors by cohort, including a "since 9/11" view. - MOS who were active during 9/11 have the WTC breast bar artwork showing on their profile. Richer career history - Officer profiles now show Sergeant Special Assignment tenure, so a member's special-assignment time is no longer dropped when they're promoted. - Prior-service history displays more consistently. Command renames, handled cleanly - When a unit is renamed, the feed shows a single "Command renamed" note, old links redirect to the new name, and your watchlists keep tracking it. A more useful feed - Academy graduations and promotion milestones now surface in the feed. - Officer data refreshes when you reopen the app and before you open a profile from the feed. Department Manual polish - Cleaner AI answers (no duplicate disclaimer). - Change comparisons now highlight reworded lines and strip page-break clutter. Other improvements - Clearer path to verify and unlock "Share your card." - Members who requested suppression are now fully hidden from public views. - Updated our subscription/purchase library for reliability. - Bug fixes and stability improvements, including a fix for an issue that could interrupt Sign in with Apple.
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Finest Command Enthusiast
Grants access to the Finest Command Enthusiast level
FAQ
What information does Finest Command provide about NYPD officers?
Finest Command displays an officer's rank, shield number, command, appointment date, and their complete promotion and shield history. All data is sourced from public records, including NYC Open Data.
Can I get alerts for changes in NYPD personnel with Finest Command?
Yes, you can build watchlists of specific officers or commands and receive email and push notifications when any changes occur on your list.
What are the subscription options for Finest Command?
Finest Command offers Enthusiast, Pro, and Law Enforcement subscription plans. The Enthusiast and Pro plans include a 7-day free trial, and cancellation is possible anytime before the trial ends.
How does Finest Command calculate rank seniority?
The Rank Seniority feature, available with a subscription, orders officers within their rank by their date in grade, civil-service list number, and appointment date. You can search by name and navigate directly to any officer's position.
Is Finest Command affiliated with the NYPD?
No, Finest Command is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the New York City Police Department. All personnel data presented is derived from public records.
What personal career features are available for NYPD members?
Verified NYPD members can access 'My Career' for promotion paths and peer insights, a pension estimator with various scenarios, and detailed pay history including overtime comparisons to others at their rank.
How often is the NYPD roster data updated in Finest Command?
The app refreshes the roster daily from public records, ensuring you have access to the most current information on promotions, transfers, additions, and departures.
Does Finest Command have ads?
No, Finest Command does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional subscription plans for advanced features.