NYPD Uniformed and Civilian Leaders Attend Day Long “In-Know-vation” Symposium

 

A Day of Collaboration and Ideas for the Police Commissioner’s Vision to “Step Forward” Together

New York City Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell announced that she gathered the NYPD’s entire leadership team together to attend an all-day “In-Know-vation Symposium” at the department’s training academy in College Point, Queens. The summit is a key element in the ongoing work to fulfill the Commissioner’s 2023 Strategic Plan, a detailed guide for charting the brightest possible future for the NYPD and the people it serves.

The symposium offers the department’s civilian and executive leaders, from across all five boroughs, an important chance to meet face-to-face to share ideas and take stock of their collective, significant achievements and to focus on improving public safety in New York City, enhancing partnerships, building a stronger workforce, policing through innovation, and the continued delivery of critical services for the public.

The summit featured presentations by law enforcement professionals, academics, and business leaders on topics such as the recent breakthroughs in policing, leadership and resilience, expanding partnership opportunities, and further supporting the NYPD’s most vital resource: the police officers and civilians who serve the public and protect the city.

The approximately 650 attendees, including uniformed commanders in the rank of Captain and above, and civilian executives in the rank of Director and above, heard from Department leadership including Police Commissioner Sewell, First Deputy Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and other members of the executive staff. Participants then attended various break-out sessions held throughout the day to share information and insights about their lived experience in public service. Presenters at these sessions included officials from the U.S. and United Kingdom; members of the National Guard; professionals from LinkedIn, the Target Corporation, and Marvel Entertainment, as well as the women and men of the NYPD.

“It is crucial for our entire leadership team to take time to connect in person -- to think, to discuss, and to share ideas on how we further fulfill our daily public safety mission,” Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said.

The Commissioner continued: “Our civilian and uniformed leaders are among the hardest working and talented law enforcement professionals in the country – a group whose collective drive to never stop innovating is a tremendous benefit to the department and the city. This symposium was an opportunity to sharpen our focus on improving this great organization and continuing to strive for excellence in all we do.”