NYPD Reviews Misuse of Vehicle Leasing Program

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is conducting a bureau-wide review of the agency's car-leasing program, known as CRALO, which has been costing over $1 million a month. The program is designed to provide undercover vehicles for detectives and officers involved in investigations but has allegedly been misused by high-ranking officials, who may be using these vehicles for personal purposes. Tisch suspects that some officers with no need for undercover cars are accessing multiple SUVs, potentially jeopardizing ongoing investigations. She has mandated a full inventory of CRALO vehicles and requires justifications for their continued use, emphasizing the program's resources should be reserved for those performing investigatory duties. By June 30, 2025, all leases must comply with these new guidelines, ensuring that no executive or support staff misuse the vehicles. This initiative reflects Tisch's commitment to increasing transparency and accountability within the department.