I have had a few interactions with them, most of them unpleasant. When they can be reached at all, their priority is always to make it crystal clear that they are so terribly busy, so if there is any response from them at all, it will typically be delayed to such a degree that it becomes pointless. Recently I called them several times in a row for a non-emergent, but important issue, always dialing '0' for the main desk. Nobody answered the phone for over 15 minutes. I then hit '2' for the detective squad (I really did not want to disturb them, but I did not know how else to get through to anyone from the 76th). They told me to call 311 (which would have been completely ineffectual for the matter at hand - which I knew from experience), then they just became very impatient and hung up on me. I tried again to get through dialling '0', nobody answered. That probably counts as a successful resolution for the 76th. I really wonder, if they are always too busy to actually assist, why are they alwasy seen sitting in their cars, idling while blocking bike lanes? I think they are just like most NYPD: Entitled, arrogant, and most of all: lazy. I know there must be a few good officers around, probably even in the 76th, but after 25 years of living in the neighborhood, I have yet to meet them. read more

I have to agree that the woman who answers the phone at the precinct is totally rude and completely not qualified to speak to the general public on behalf of their "complaints" as it seems as though she does not understand the laws and the seriousness of certain incidents. Today I felt harassed/ threatened by a man who I said nothing to when he began to yell and curse at me (a 50's something man to a 20's something girl) then followed me in his SUV and took a picture of me and sped off. There is, of course, more to this story... but this is not okay. For the police to say, "There is nothing we can do about it"... well that just forces people to take things into their own hands. If they are not protecting me, then I will have to protect myself. And maybe by me saying that, something will happen. read more

Ha! A review for the good ol' 76th. Yeah, these guys are junk. I realize that this is the easy precinct (minus the occasional flare up in Red Hook) but still, you "officers" could pretend that you actually get paid as a public servant to do a job that consists of more than getting free pizza at Nino's and threatening to ticket sidewalk cafes unless they bring out free apps. We used to have a group of kids live next door to us. They didn't want to get in trouble with their parents for being too loud, so they would hang out on our stoop, right under our first floor window drink 40s, say the f-word and n-word a lot and often do some drugs...until the wee hours of the morning. There was a pit bull involved for a while but I think it died. Calling Mrs, Lazy McFatass down at the 76th became a game we played a lot. The one time they did come was when the kids got drunk/high enough to pull out a sledge hammer and take out the fire hydrant. But to the poster above...check your alternate side signs. I'm not saying its you, but a lot of people do this. Nothing is more annoying than when someone is laying on the horn at a double parked car when street cleaning is on and half the block is double parked. If you need to use your car, move it before cleaning starts or you are stuck there until cleaning is over. DUH. Please do not lay on your horn like that will or should move a half ton of metal and fiberglass because you can't read a sign! read more

Maybe I am biased because I dislike cops. I think cops are evil and hateful and I have a lack of respect for the NYPD. With that said... This place specifically: When I was assaulted, they caught the guy, after much search. Admittedly, it was hard finding him, but the police/detectives at the 76th got him. That's all I can be thankful for, seeing as I have a lack of trust for the po... read more

If it were possible to leave 0 stars here I would. I felt extremely threatened by them today and while 311 filed my complaint against them, I still wanted to share some more. The back story: I live next to assholes. Any nice night (and some crappy nights), they hang out on the stoop, smoking, drinking, shouting, dealing drugs and lighting off firecrackers. We've called the cops and 311 dozens of times over the last 3 yrs and finally I decided to go directly to the precinct to complain. I went in yesterday and the woman at the front told me that man I needed to see would be in today. I specifically asked when I should go in to meet with him and she said, "any time; he'll be here all day." And then I asked again if there was a good time and she reiterated that he would be in all day. So I returned today at 3. She quickly told me he had left at 2:30. I asked why she didn't tell me that yesterday and she said that she had. I said no, she said he'd be in all day. 2 cops immediately got in my face and told me I needed to stop talking. Then 2 more cops came up next to me. I am a small woman (5'3" and 115 lbs) and I was not saying anything threatening, nor had I made any move toward my purse to indicate I was going to do anything dangerous. All 4 cops surrounded me, then 2 more came up, and everyone and starting talking at once, saying I needed to leave. While no one touched me, I felt like if I had stayed another 30 seconds, they would have. I felt EXTREMELY threatened by these people and now I'm afraid to go back to complain about my neighbors, the drug-dealing, firecracker-loving criminals. I'm not sure who I should talk to since no one actually touched me, but I do not feel safe knowing that these are the people who are supposed to be in charge. read more

Terrible. Just Terrible. I have lived in the neighborhood for 7 years and have dealt with these people a number of times. Sometimes good other times terrible. Mostly terrible. I just wonder what they think is a professional way to speak to members of the community. They have uneducated and rude people that answer the phone and "greet" you at the door. Back story - here is just one and I have plenty. They did not respond to ADT calling them telling them my home was being broken into. It was a false alarm but ADT tells them specifics. My wife ran home after being called to no sign of the police there. They told me at the desk that the police were there and gone. Hmmm...ADT says then told them specifically where the alarm was going off..backyard 2nd floor window. So I can assume that a police officer climbed over 3 backyards and up my fire escape to look into this window and was gone by the time my wife got there? Awesome - I would have felt better if they just said "we did not show up" you are on your own... read more

My Mom recently passed away, we used to live on DeGraw street. In going through her belongings I found a letter she wrote to the police commissioner in 1972, Patrick Murphy. It stated, "At the time when compassion, kindness and helpfulness was so needed, two of NY finest came through. I wish to bring your attention and at the same time express our utmost gratefulness to Ptl. John C Ippolito and Ptl. Ray Blomster of the 76 Pcdt. Union Street, Brooklyn, NY. The Commish actually sent her a reply. I was very, very young when this happened, but this seems to me like these two guys went above and beyond that of being a patrolman. Thanks again, where ever you two are. read more

I'm so sorry that everyone has had such a bad experience with the 76th. I've just moved to the neighborhood, so I'm likely green about it. Still, I've been dealing with their community affairs officer and he was incredibly helpful and friendly. Maybe they are seeing these negative reviews and taking note! read more

Some nice officers however basically they play dumb when asked important questions and never have responded to safety violations which endanger residents from a business in the neighborhood that ride fork lifts all day in the wrong direction. "oh we have to see them in the act" if you come down here you can see them anytime of the day,can you come now? Not a priority they say but stoping people a block away on van brunt street issuing summon's if you ride your bike onto the sidewalk to lock it up. I,m certain that's more dangerous then having a fork lift run you over or damage your car. Quota system I mentioned; "oh no we don't have quotas. Red hook is easy picking for quotas...... MJ read more

I received a ticket for tinted windows, I'll pay for the tickets. That's not a problem,But what bothered me is the blatant disregard of my 2 PBA cards by Police Officer Alexi Serpani, badge number 942535 from your precinct. I attempted to show them and Officer Serpani just brushed them aside by saying "I just asked for your license".I have many close friends who are on the job and they will all know about his disregard. He was not rude, but i I find it disrespectful how he doesn't care for his fellow officers. read more

I'm an eight-year military veteran with a 30% disability rating because I messed up my leg pretty bad while serving. I received a summons tonight for sitting on a bench with a coffee from Starbucks at 10:10pm. I have to go in front of a judge for this. I was polite because I know police don't like it when people argue. I did tell the officer that I was new to the area, having only lived here about six months. Apparently, when a park is lit up and the gates are open, the parks are closed if it is after 10:00pm. My fault, I didn't read the park signs. My leg hurt, and I was waiting for friends. Doesn't matter, couldn't just be a warning. I have to go to a judge because this is a crime? The officer tells me it's no big deal, I'll probably just get off with a warning. Probably? Probably? This is my life. This is my time. This is during finals. This is repulsive. Oh yeah, a few months ago, someone broke into my place and stole $3,000 worth of journalism gear. The police did nothing. Well, they snickered. I think they need to clean house, I'm sure there are a few good officers on the force who must be repulsed like the above mentioned officers. read more

i called the 76th when a car was double-parked right in front of my building and blocking my car in completely. it was like that for hours. i went outside and honked, i rang doorbells nearby, i looked for a note. and then i got pissed. i called the cops to see if they could either a. ticket this asshat or b. get them towed (all is fair in love, real estate and parking-esp. in this city, i think). the woman who answered my call was pure sarcastic, nasty evil from the moment our conversation began. she asked me repeatedly if the car was parked 'illegally' and i said as far as i knew, double-parking is illegal. she informed me that i was both 'ignorant' and 'wrong.' she basically told me there was nothing i could, that i was wasting her time by calling and that even if i called 311 nothing could be done to help me. she said she could send an officer to my apartment 'sometime that day' to take a report. har har. i called 311 and the woman who i spoke with was lovely and helpful. i said, 'lemme ask you something. . . it is illegal to double-park, right?' and she said, 'oh, absolutely! i have it right here in my main menu of complaints like this: illegally double-parked vehicle blocking driveway or other vehicle.' i was so happy that i wasn't taking crazy pills. but maybe that woman at the 76th was. i've also noted some of their finest running red lights in my neighborhood like mad, bullying bikers in the bike lane and generally not doing much to boost local morale. bah. read more

NYPD 76th Precinct - Police Departments Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

sad to see that so many others have had bad experiences with them as well. I have called in the past with noise complaints and were extremely rude ( even hostile) and told me to just call 311. sad that we are paying these people. read more

The service in this Precient is the best. Theirs always someone that gets your full attention with respect and resolve any matter they can for you. Much respect and it's an honor to live in the neighborhood. read more