Organization: New York City Police Department – Property Clerk Division Auto Pound
Industry: Emergency and Public Safety

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) Property Clerk Division Auto Pound plays a vital role in the city’s public safety infrastructure by managing and safeguarding vehicles that have been seized, impounded, or otherwise taken into police custody. Operating under the broader NYPD framework, this Auto Pound is responsible for the secure storage, documentation, and release of vehicles in accordance with New York City’s legal and procedural guidelines. Whether an automobile has been involved in a crime, part of an investigation, or towed for infractions like illegal parking or unpaid tickets, it is processed through this facility.

Located at JFK Airport in Jamaica, Queens, this division operates with strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure all property is accounted for and handled professionally. The Auto Pound works closely with other NYPD divisions, the courts, and the public to facilitate timely and lawful vehicle retrieval. It also supports public safety efforts by removing hazardous or unlawfully parked vehicles from city streets.

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/administrative/property_clerk.shtml

Key Services:

– Secure impoundment and storage of vehicles seized or towed by NYPD
– Vehicle release coordination following legal clearance
– Support for law enforcement investigations involving vehicles
– Chain-of-custody and accountability for impounded property
– Public information and assistance regarding impounded vehicles
– Coordination with courts and administrative agencies for release approval