Strategic Initiatives

Deputy Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives: Alex Crohn

The Strategic Initiatives Bureau designs and drives long-term, enterprise-wide transformation by evaluating policies, programs, and resources to strive towards maximum organizational effectiveness.

The Deputy Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives, serves as a primary advisor to the Police Commissioner regarding the Department's short- and long-term strategic goals, and develops innovative solutions to help the Department fulfill its primary mission of keeping New York City safe. The Strategic Initiatives Bureau oversees the following offices:

The Office of Management Analysis and Planning

The Office of Management Analysis and Planning (OMAP) serves as the primary evaluation and assessment arm of the New York City Police Department. Acting as a "think tank," OMAP focuses on exploring and implementing innovative strategies and efficiencies aimed at enhancing policy development, evaluating programs, and optimizing organizational structures and staffing. Its objective is to achieve maximum effectiveness across the department. OMAP undertakes comprehensive data analysis on current and proposed laws and policies, as well as statistical and geospatial analyses such as mapping and determining precinct/sector boundaries, to support policy formulation and decision­-making. Additionally, OMAP is responsible for analyzing and recommending policies, strategies, programs, and resource allocations. OMAP is also responsible for updating and maintaining the Patrol, Administrative, Organization, and Detective Guides - which comprise the Department Manual.

Office of Strategy and Innovation

The Office of Strategy and Innovation is tasked with conducting comprehensive horizon scanning to inform future initiatives and improve internal information sharing. It collaborates with law enforcement, the private sector, and academia to identify emerging trends and solutions, while overseeing key features of projects to ensure alignment with best practices. The office also coordinates departmental surveys, synthesizes results, and integrates goals from various bureaus to align with the department's overall strategies and objectives.

Project and Change Management Office

The Project and Change Management Office provides expertise and support for complex, multi-Bureau, priority projects and ensures the successful and timely delivery of their objectives. The Project and Change Management Office ensures that change is effectively adopted throughout the Department by developing strategies to support the change through the development of pre and post implementation change management plans.