NYPD Movie / TV Unit
The NYPD Movie / TV Unit ( New York Police Department Film / TV Unit) is a unit that reports to the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting . Its aim is to ensure a safe environment for film teams and for the citizens of New York. The unit was founded in 1966 and has since appeared in numerous films. Such a unit is currently only available in New York City . Anthony Chapman (2009) is the leader.
tasks
The NYPD Movie / TV Unit is always used when film and television recordings take place in New York. The use is free of charge for the respective production company. First and foremost, the unit has the task of securing the locations, diverting traffic and thus making the enormous amount of film productions that take place in New York every year possible.
In addition, the NYPD Movie / TV Unit is actively involved in game scenes when police officers, firefighters and similar facilities are required in the action. The NYPD Movie / TV Unit not only supplies the extras, but also the equipment around them, such as vehicles, uniforms and weapons. In addition, scriptwriters can get professional help from the NYPD Movie / TV Unit when it comes to depicting an assignment as realistically as possible.