Metropolitian Transportation Authority Police Department

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTAPD) is a law enforcement agency based in New York. Operated as a department of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, it employs 75 officers. The MTAPD is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the vast transportation network overseen by the MTA. Their jurisdiction spans fourteen counties across two states, covering approximately 5,000 square miles and serving a population of 14.4 million. Officers of the MTAPD are fully commissioned in Connecticut and empowered under the New York State Public Authorities Law. This unique structure allows them to enforce laws across a wide geographical area and handle a diverse range of situations. Their responsibilities include protecting passengers and personnel, investigating crimes, and ensuring the smooth operation of MTA facilities. For more information on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department, please visit their website at mta.info/mta/police/welcome.html.