Yonkers at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Yonkers
- 622 Officers
- 86 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 3.43 Yonkers
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Yonkers only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Yonkers
Data was last updated November 28, 2022
We identified over $8.5M in federal grant funding, FY 2015-2025
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,649,658.00 | 9/1/2021 8/31/2024 |
CITY OF YONKERS URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE | Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program | Sub |
| $2,649,658.00 | 9/1/2020 8/31/2023 |
CITY OF YONKERS URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE | Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program | Sub |
| $74,539.86 | 10/1/2017 9/30/2021 |
CITY OF YONKERS FY 18 JAG PROGRAM | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $89,159.70 | 10/1/2016 9/30/2020 |
CITY OF YONKERS WESTCHESTER COUNTY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT INITIATIVE 2017 | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated November 13, 2025
Settlements
We identified 2 publicly reported settlements that resulted in policy changes and $50,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
In July 2022, the City of Yonkers, New York, reached a $50,000 settlement with Dana Cardile after she was allegedly violently assaulted by four male officers in response to a 911 call. In 2012, Cardile was at her then-boyfriend’s home in Yonkers when they had an argument, and he called the police. The responding officers demanded Cardile produce her driver’s license. Cardile alleged that as she was walking to retrieve her license from her vehicle, four male officers pushed her to the ground without provocation, kicked her, lifted her by the throat, and threw her against the trunk of her car. The officers then took her to a holding cell. Several hours later, Cardile received treatment at a hospital for a hand fracture and arm injuries. Cardile filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in 2014 alleging that the officers used unreasonable and excessive force. Although the City denied any wrongdoing, they settled with her for $50,000. |
Compensation
$50,000.00 |
| 2020 |
New settlement to prohibit NYPD from removing hijabs in police custody. A settlement agreement prohibiting the New York Police Department from removing detainees’ hijabs while in police custody was reached on November 5, 2020, nearly two years after a lawsuit was filed in 2018. The lawsuit may also have implications for police policies in Yonkers. The 2018 lawsuit claimed that it was illegal for the NYPD to remove religious attire for mugshots. Monetary settlements for the plaintiffs have yet to be reached. |
Policy changes |