The NYPD keeps New Yorkers informed through various channels and media, in order to not only provide them with an unprecedented amount of transparency into the department charged with protecting them, but also with a means of hearing, watching, and reading the stories of the dedicated and hardworking officers that comprise the NYPD. This section delineates some of the NYPD's communication vehicles, with an in-depth look at the department's dealings with the press, as well as the publications and videos.