NYPD 2005 Firearms Discharge Report
As reported by WCBS2 (NY):
May 22, 2007 5:00 pm US/Eastern
NYPD 2005 Firearms Discharge Report
NEW YORK The Firearms Discharge Report is broken down into four main categories:
- Gunfights: when the officer(s) and subject(s) fire at each other
- Other Shootings Vs Subjects: when an officer(s) fires in defense of himself or another against a subject(s) and the subject(s) does not return fire
- Against Dogs
- Accidental Discharges: when an officer unintentionally discharges a firearm
These incidents are examined to identify dangerous conditions and to develop preventive measures.
During 2005, a total of 166 officers fired weapons in 123 incidents, as compared to 144 opfficers firing weapons in 114 incidents in the year 2004. In 2005, only 59 incidents (48 percent) have been against human subjects (16 gunfights, 43 other shootings vs. subjects).
Total Number Of Incidents
Total Number Of Incidents ('04) 114
Total Number Of Incidents ('05): 123
Increase: 8 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 352
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 616
Increase: 75 percent
Gunfights 11
Gunfights ('04): 11
Gunfights ('05): 16
Increase: 45 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 92
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 276
Increase: 200 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 18
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 23
Increase: 28 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 20 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 8 percent
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects 40
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects ('04) 40
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects ('05) 43
Increase: 8 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 140
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 196
Increase: 40 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 47
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 59
Increase: 23 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 34 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 30 percent
Against Dogs
Against Dogs ('04) 26
Against Dogs ('05) 32
Increase: 23 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 69
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 93
Increase: 35 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 40
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 57
Increase: 43 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 58 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 61 percent
Accidental Discharges
Accidental Discharges ('04) 27
Accidental Discharges ('05) 24
Decrease: 11 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 28
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 25
Decrease: 11 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 13
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 10
Decrease: 23 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 46 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 40 percent
Suicide Attempted
Suicide Attempted ('04) 5
Suicide Attempted ('05) 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 5
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 5
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 100 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 100 percent
Other
Other ('04) 5
Other ('05) 5
No Change
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 18
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 22
Increase: 18
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 2
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 2
No Change
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 11 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 9 percent
Statistical Summaries
Total Number Of Firearms Incidents ('05)
Accidental Discharges: 24, 19.5
Gunfights: 16, 13 percent
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects: 43, 35 percent
Dogs: 32, 26 percent
Mistaken Identity: 0, 0 percent
Others: Intoxicated, Domestic, etc.: 5, 4.1 percent
Suicide: 3, 2.4 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Day ('05)
Sunday: 20, 16.2 percent
Monday: 13, 10.6 percent
Tuesday: 20, 16.2 percent
Wednesday: 13, 10.6 percent
Thursday: 16, 13 percent
Friday: 17, 13.8 percent
Saturday: 24, 19.5 percent
Number Of Incidents By Tour ('05)
On-Duty
0001 - 0800: 32, 26 percent
0801 - 1600: 27, 22 percent
1601 - 2400: 38, 31 percent
Subtotal: 97, 79 percent
Off-Duty
0001 - 0800: 10, 8 percent
0801 - 1600: 7, 5.7 percent
1601 - 2400: 9, 7.3 percent
Subtotal: 26, 21 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Borough ('05)
Manhattan South: 6, 4.9 percent
Manhattan North: 16, 13 percent
Bronx 27, 22 percent
Brooklyn South: 26, 21.1 percent
Brooklyn North: 26, 21.1 percent
Queens South: 17, 14 percent
Queens North: 5, 4 percent
Staten Island: 5, 4 percent
Outside City: 5, 4 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Month('05)
January: 12, 9.8 percent
February: 7, 5.7 percent
March: 8, 6.5 percent
April: 10, 8.1 percent
May: 10, 8.1 percent
June: 12, 9.8 percent
July: 13, 10.6 percent
August: 8, 6.5 percent
September: 8, 6.5 percent
October: 16, 13 percent
November: 9, 7.3 percent
December 10, 8.1 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Officer Statistics ('05)
Number Of Officer Discharges
Captains And Above: 2
Lieutenants: 4
Sergeants: 19
Detectives: 33
Police Officers: 103
Probationary Police Officers: 3
Undercover: 2
Officer Duty Status And Attire
On Duty In Uniform: 79, 48 percent
On Duty In Civilian Atire: 61, 37 percent
Off Duty: 26, 15 percent
Number Of Incidents Outdoors: 49
Number Of Incidents Indoors: 74
Members' Accuracy At Distance Fired:
00 - 02 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 64
Number Of Shots Fired: 127
Number Of Hits: 65
Percentage Of Hits: 51
03 - 07 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 44
Number Of Shots Fired: 155
Number Of Hits: 68
Percentage Of Hits: 44
08 - 15 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 40
Number Of Shots Fired: 205
Number Of Hits: 14
Percentage Of Hits: 7
16 - 25 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 7
Number Of Shots Fired: 93
Number Of Hits: 5
Percentage Of Hits: 5
Over 25 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 0
Number Of Shots Fired: 0
Number Of Hits: 0
Percentage Of Hits: 0
Not Stated
Uniformed Members Of Service: 11
Number Of Shots Fired: 36
Number Of Hits: 2
Percentage Of Hits: 6
Totals ('05)
Uniformed Members Of Service: 166
Number Of Shots Fired: 616
Number Of Hits: 154
Percentage Of Hits: 25
Officer Statistics
Weapons Used By Officers In Shooting Incidents
Revolvers: 4
Semi Amutomatic Pistols: 156
Ithaca 37 Shotgun: 1
Colt M4: 0
H&K MP5: 1
Ruger Mini-14: 0
M24 Rifle: 0
Non-Standard Weapon: 4
Shooting Incidents (Defense Of Self/Others)
Shooting Incidents (Defense Of Self/Others): 43
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 64
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 196
Total Number Of Hits: 59
Percentage Of Hits: 30 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 4.6
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 3.1
Shooting Incidents (Dogs)
Shooting Incidents (Dogs): 32
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 35
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 93
Total Number Of Hits: 58
Percentage Of Hits: 62 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 2.9
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 2.7
Shooting Incidents (Gunfights)
Shooting Incidents (Gunfights): 16
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 35
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 276
Total Number Of Hits: 23
Percentage Of Hits: 8 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 17.3
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 7.9
Shooting Incidents (Accidental)
Shooting Incidents (Accidental): 24
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 24
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 25
Total Number Of Hits: 10
Percentage Of Hits: 42 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 1.04
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 1.04
Shooting Incidents (Suicide And Attempted)
Suicide (2), Attempted (1): 3
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 3
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 4
Total Number Of Hits: 4
Percentage Of Hits: 100 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 1.3
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 1.3
Shooting Incidents (Other)
Other: 5
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 5
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 22
Total Number Of Hits: 1
Percentage Of Hits: 5 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 4.4
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 4.4
2005 Firearms Discharge Incidents
Subject Armed With
Gun, Fired At Police
2004: 14
Percentage: 13 Percent
2005: 16
Percentage: 13 Percent
Gun, Fired Not At Police
2004: 4
Percentage: 3 Percent
2005: 9
Percentage: 7.3 Percent
Gun, Did Not Fire
2004: 13
Percentage: 12 Percent
2005: 22
Percentage: 18 Percent
Imitation/Simulated Gun
2004: 6
Percentage: 5 Percent
2005: 6
Percentage: 5 Percent
Vehicle
2004: 3
Percentage: 2 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Other Weapon (Indicate)
2004: 3
Percentage: 2 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Physical Force/Furtive Movement
2004: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
2005: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
Mistaken Identity
2004: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Suicide
2004: 4
Percentage: 3 Percent
2005: 2
Percentage: 1.6 Percent
Attempted Suicide
2004: 1
Percentage: 1 Percent
2005: 1
Percentage: 0.8 Percent
Accidental Discharge
2004: 27
Percentage: 25 Percent
2005: 24
Percentage: 19.5 Percent
Destroy Animal
2004: 26
Percentage: 23 Percent
2005: 32
Percentage: 26 Percent
Unauthorized (Intoxicated, Domestic)
2004: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
2005: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
The report can be found at; http://wcbstv.com/local/local_story_142133035.html
- Janq
May 22, 2007 5:00 pm US/Eastern
NYPD 2005 Firearms Discharge Report
NEW YORK The Firearms Discharge Report is broken down into four main categories:
- Gunfights: when the officer(s) and subject(s) fire at each other
- Other Shootings Vs Subjects: when an officer(s) fires in defense of himself or another against a subject(s) and the subject(s) does not return fire
- Against Dogs
- Accidental Discharges: when an officer unintentionally discharges a firearm
These incidents are examined to identify dangerous conditions and to develop preventive measures.
During 2005, a total of 166 officers fired weapons in 123 incidents, as compared to 144 opfficers firing weapons in 114 incidents in the year 2004. In 2005, only 59 incidents (48 percent) have been against human subjects (16 gunfights, 43 other shootings vs. subjects).
Total Number Of Incidents
Total Number Of Incidents ('04) 114
Total Number Of Incidents ('05): 123
Increase: 8 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 352
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 616
Increase: 75 percent
Gunfights 11
Gunfights ('04): 11
Gunfights ('05): 16
Increase: 45 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 92
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 276
Increase: 200 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 18
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 23
Increase: 28 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 20 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 8 percent
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects 40
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects ('04) 40
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects ('05) 43
Increase: 8 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 140
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 196
Increase: 40 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 47
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 59
Increase: 23 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 34 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 30 percent
Against Dogs
Against Dogs ('04) 26
Against Dogs ('05) 32
Increase: 23 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 69
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 93
Increase: 35 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 40
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 57
Increase: 43 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 58 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 61 percent
Accidental Discharges
Accidental Discharges ('04) 27
Accidental Discharges ('05) 24
Decrease: 11 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 28
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 25
Decrease: 11 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 13
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 10
Decrease: 23 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 46 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 40 percent
Suicide Attempted
Suicide Attempted ('04) 5
Suicide Attempted ('05) 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 5
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 5
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 3
Decrease: 40 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 100 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 100 percent
Other
Other ('04) 5
Other ('05) 5
No Change
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('04): 18
Total Number Of Shots Fired ('05): 22
Increase: 18
Total Number Of Hits ('04): 2
Total Number Of Hits ('05): 2
No Change
Percentage Of Hits ('04): 11 percent
Percentage Of Hits ('05): 9 percent
Statistical Summaries
Total Number Of Firearms Incidents ('05)
Accidental Discharges: 24, 19.5
Gunfights: 16, 13 percent
Other Shootings Vs. Subjects: 43, 35 percent
Dogs: 32, 26 percent
Mistaken Identity: 0, 0 percent
Others: Intoxicated, Domestic, etc.: 5, 4.1 percent
Suicide: 3, 2.4 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Day ('05)
Sunday: 20, 16.2 percent
Monday: 13, 10.6 percent
Tuesday: 20, 16.2 percent
Wednesday: 13, 10.6 percent
Thursday: 16, 13 percent
Friday: 17, 13.8 percent
Saturday: 24, 19.5 percent
Number Of Incidents By Tour ('05)
On-Duty
0001 - 0800: 32, 26 percent
0801 - 1600: 27, 22 percent
1601 - 2400: 38, 31 percent
Subtotal: 97, 79 percent
Off-Duty
0001 - 0800: 10, 8 percent
0801 - 1600: 7, 5.7 percent
1601 - 2400: 9, 7.3 percent
Subtotal: 26, 21 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Borough ('05)
Manhattan South: 6, 4.9 percent
Manhattan North: 16, 13 percent
Bronx 27, 22 percent
Brooklyn South: 26, 21.1 percent
Brooklyn North: 26, 21.1 percent
Queens South: 17, 14 percent
Queens North: 5, 4 percent
Staten Island: 5, 4 percent
Outside City: 5, 4 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Number Of Incidents By Month('05)
January: 12, 9.8 percent
February: 7, 5.7 percent
March: 8, 6.5 percent
April: 10, 8.1 percent
May: 10, 8.1 percent
June: 12, 9.8 percent
July: 13, 10.6 percent
August: 8, 6.5 percent
September: 8, 6.5 percent
October: 16, 13 percent
November: 9, 7.3 percent
December 10, 8.1 percent
Total: 123, 100 percent
Officer Statistics ('05)
Number Of Officer Discharges
Captains And Above: 2
Lieutenants: 4
Sergeants: 19
Detectives: 33
Police Officers: 103
Probationary Police Officers: 3
Undercover: 2
Officer Duty Status And Attire
On Duty In Uniform: 79, 48 percent
On Duty In Civilian Atire: 61, 37 percent
Off Duty: 26, 15 percent
Number Of Incidents Outdoors: 49
Number Of Incidents Indoors: 74
Members' Accuracy At Distance Fired:
00 - 02 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 64
Number Of Shots Fired: 127
Number Of Hits: 65
Percentage Of Hits: 51
03 - 07 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 44
Number Of Shots Fired: 155
Number Of Hits: 68
Percentage Of Hits: 44
08 - 15 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 40
Number Of Shots Fired: 205
Number Of Hits: 14
Percentage Of Hits: 7
16 - 25 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 7
Number Of Shots Fired: 93
Number Of Hits: 5
Percentage Of Hits: 5
Over 25 Yds
Uniformed Members Of Service: 0
Number Of Shots Fired: 0
Number Of Hits: 0
Percentage Of Hits: 0
Not Stated
Uniformed Members Of Service: 11
Number Of Shots Fired: 36
Number Of Hits: 2
Percentage Of Hits: 6
Totals ('05)
Uniformed Members Of Service: 166
Number Of Shots Fired: 616
Number Of Hits: 154
Percentage Of Hits: 25
Officer Statistics
Weapons Used By Officers In Shooting Incidents
Revolvers: 4
Semi Amutomatic Pistols: 156
Ithaca 37 Shotgun: 1
Colt M4: 0
H&K MP5: 1
Ruger Mini-14: 0
M24 Rifle: 0
Non-Standard Weapon: 4
Shooting Incidents (Defense Of Self/Others)
Shooting Incidents (Defense Of Self/Others): 43
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 64
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 196
Total Number Of Hits: 59
Percentage Of Hits: 30 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 4.6
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 3.1
Shooting Incidents (Dogs)
Shooting Incidents (Dogs): 32
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 35
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 93
Total Number Of Hits: 58
Percentage Of Hits: 62 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 2.9
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 2.7
Shooting Incidents (Gunfights)
Shooting Incidents (Gunfights): 16
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 35
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 276
Total Number Of Hits: 23
Percentage Of Hits: 8 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 17.3
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 7.9
Shooting Incidents (Accidental)
Shooting Incidents (Accidental): 24
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 24
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 25
Total Number Of Hits: 10
Percentage Of Hits: 42 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 1.04
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 1.04
Shooting Incidents (Suicide And Attempted)
Suicide (2), Attempted (1): 3
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 3
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 4
Total Number Of Hits: 4
Percentage Of Hits: 100 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 1.3
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 1.3
Shooting Incidents (Other)
Other: 5
Total Number Of Officers Who Fired: 5
Total Number Of Shots Fired: 22
Total Number Of Hits: 1
Percentage Of Hits: 5 percent
Shots Fired Per Incident: 4.4
Shots Fired Per Officer Per Incident: 4.4
2005 Firearms Discharge Incidents
Subject Armed With
Gun, Fired At Police
2004: 14
Percentage: 13 Percent
2005: 16
Percentage: 13 Percent
Gun, Fired Not At Police
2004: 4
Percentage: 3 Percent
2005: 9
Percentage: 7.3 Percent
Gun, Did Not Fire
2004: 13
Percentage: 12 Percent
2005: 22
Percentage: 18 Percent
Imitation/Simulated Gun
2004: 6
Percentage: 5 Percent
2005: 6
Percentage: 5 Percent
Vehicle
2004: 3
Percentage: 2 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Other Weapon (Indicate)
2004: 3
Percentage: 2 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Physical Force/Furtive Movement
2004: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
2005: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
Mistaken Identity
2004: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
2005: 0
Percentage: 0 Percent
Suicide
2004: 4
Percentage: 3 Percent
2005: 2
Percentage: 1.6 Percent
Attempted Suicide
2004: 1
Percentage: 1 Percent
2005: 1
Percentage: 0.8 Percent
Accidental Discharge
2004: 27
Percentage: 25 Percent
2005: 24
Percentage: 19.5 Percent
Destroy Animal
2004: 26
Percentage: 23 Percent
2005: 32
Percentage: 26 Percent
Unauthorized (Intoxicated, Domestic)
2004: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
2005: 5
Percentage: 4 Percent
The report can be found at; http://wcbstv.com/local/local_story_142133035.html
- Janq
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