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
2.2
November 1, 2026
A new way around the app - Five tabs: Today, Watchlist, Search, Career, and Explore. Your account is one tap away, top right on every tab. - One search for everything: officers, commands, procedures, radio codes, Academy classes, and app tools. Recent searches are saved, and Law Enforcement plan members can ask the Department Manual a question right from Search. - Watchlist has its own tab and opens on today's matches. A badge on the tab and the app icon shows what's new. - Claim your profile and Today opens with your career at a glance: rank, seniority, your 20-year date, and your next promotion exam filing window. Home Screen widgets - Add Finest Command to your Home Screen: a promotion exam countdown, a 20 and out countdown with 'RETIRED' badge shown, and today's promotions, transfers, and new officers. Do more from any officer or command - Press and hold an officer or command to preview it, then Open, Watch, or Share without leaving the list. - Watch and Share sit at the top of every officer and command page. More lets you copy the link or open the page on finestcommand.com, already signed in. - Sort a command's roster by seniority in rank, most senior or most junior first. Larger screens - On larger and resizable windows, the tabs move to a sidebar and Search shows results and details side by side. Fixes - Clearer messages when you're offline, with Retry wherever a screen loads data. - Precinct Finder now respects the borough and house number you type. - Sign-in and stability fixes.
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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.
