The unveiling ceremony featured a number of NYPD officials and executives, including First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, and Chairman of the New York City Police Foundation Dr. Philip Ozuah.
"This state-of-the-art vehicle will assist every detective in the field during critical incidents throughout the city," Kenny said. "It will allow the responding investigators to relay information to the field detectives in minutes. The new technology in this vehicle will expedite investigations when time is critical and of the essence."
Kenny noted that the new vehicle will "replace and expand upon" the capabilities of the original unit which was initially unveiled in 2005.
According to a report from ABC, the van is equipped with a 50-inch tablet with interactive mapping and video conferencing capabilities, as well as a 46-inch external screen that can display info to the public.
The van was dedicated to Paolillo, who passed away in 2019 from 9/11-related cancer.
"Detective Paolillo devoted his life to protecting New York City, it's citizens, and to his family," Kenny said.
The obtainment of the dedicated van was made possible through the funding donation by the New York City Police Foundation, as mentioned by Kenny.
"We are proud to donate this latest vehicle in the department's fleet in memory of Detective Joseph Paolillo," Ozuah said.
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