The NYPD has expanded its special Q-Teams to cover all of Brooklyn, building on a successful pilot that addressed quality-of-life concerns. These teams have managed over 23,400 calls regarding issues like illegal mopeds and homeless encampments since April. The initiative has also led to improved response times by an average of 47 minutes. Mayor Adams highlighted the rise in complaints related to quality-of-life disturbances, emphasizing the need for this initiative to enhance safety in neighborhoods.
Since its launch in April, the Q-Teams have handled over 23,400 quality-of-life calls. This includes issues like illegal mopeds, open drug use, and noise disturbances.
The Brooklyn expansion follows successful coverage in Manhattan and The Bronx, with Queens and Staten Island set to receive similar attention soon.
Statistics show that non-emergency response times improved by an average of 47 minutes since the implementation of the special teams.
Complaints about non-emergency disturbances had increased substantially between 2018 and 2024, with panhandling complaints rising by nearly 2,800% and noise complaints doubling.
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