Special Victims Unit - New York City Police Department

New York City Police Department

The New York City Police Department Special Victims Squad investigates sex crimes. It is housed in separate Borough Patrols (i.e. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens). The Special Victims Squad only investigates the following types of cases:

  • Any child under 13 years of age who is the victim of any sex crime or attempted sex crime
  • Any child under 11 years of age who is the victim of abuse by a parent or person legally responsible for the care of the child
  • Any victim of rape (all degrees) or attempted rape (all degrees)
  • Any victim of Criminal Sexual Act (all degrees) or Attempted Criminal Sexual Act (all degrees)
  • Victims of Aggravated Sexual Abuse (all degrees)
  • Victims of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree

The Special Victims Squad does not investigate any murder, robbery or child pornography cases. Murders and robberies are investigated by precinct detective squads. If a sex crime is involved, the Special Victims Squad may assist in the investigation. Child pornography is investigated by the NYPD Vice Enforcement Sexual Exploitation of Children Unit.

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