History of NYPD
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What was the primary role of the NYPD when it was first established in 1845?

  • To provide preventive police services (correct)
  • To manage civil rights protests
  • To assist in military operations
  • To enforce military law

    • Which system influenced the establishment of the NYPD?

  • The Spanish Civil Guard
  • The French National Guard
  • The American Federal Forces
  • The London Metropolitan Police (correct)

    • What significant event did the NYPD involve itself in during the Civil War era?

  • Military training exercises
  • Harbor patrol during invasions
  • Protection of parliament members
  • Draft riots of 1863 (correct)

    • What was the motto of the NYPD reflecting their commitment?

    <p>Faithful Unto Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main findings of the Lexow Committee regarding the NYPD?

    <p>Corruption existed due to political appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting interviews during an investigation?

    <p>To collect information and facts about the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT recommended when interviewing a participant?

    <p>Challenge any answer that seems uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in preliminary investigations once arriving at the scene?

    <p>Survey the scene making mental notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a canvass conducted during an investigation?

    <p>Detailed accounts of what individuals saw or heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interacting with a hearing-impaired individual, the first step is to:

    <p>Ask them if they need a particular sign language interpreter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a person do if they are reporting from outside the city and outside residency counties?

    <p>Phone Medical Division and provide necessary details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required upon being directed to return to duty by a Dept Surgeon?

    <p>Notify the Desk Officer by phone and report for duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a member of service do with their weapons while on sick report?

    <p>Safeguard them or deliver them to the Desk Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Emergency Leave (E-Day)?

    <p>For an ill family member or unforeseen circumstance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a member of service is assigned to Limited Capacity, what type of activity are they assigned to?

    <p>Non-enforcement activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Command Clerk?

    <p>Recording and filing paperwork generated by patrol personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following logs is NOT maintained by the Telephone Switchboard Operator?

    <p>Response Time Log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patrol is characterized by officers being assigned based on statistical data?

    <p>Directed Patrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer is responsible for monitoring conditions within the community?

    <p>Community Affairs Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducts the roll call when directed by the Platoon Commander?

    <p>Patrol Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vertical Patrol primarily aim to prevent?

    <p>Illegal activity in public areas of buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding confidentiality policy is true?

    <p>It requires compliance with specific security terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Field Intelligence Officer?

    <p>To serve as the expert on intelligence within the precinct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the required items that must be carried when on patrol, according to the guidelines?

    <p>Traffic whistle and holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who usually holds the title of Commanding Officer (CO) at a precinct?

    <p>Captain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Executive Officer (XO)?

    <p>Assumes command in the absence of the CO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is required for UMOS to keep track of their daily activities?

    <p>Investigator’s Daily Activity Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of safety equipment is specifically issued by the Counterterrorism Bureau?

    <p>Personal Protective Equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Duty Captain?

    <p>Provide coverage for commands without CO or XO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Special Operations Lieutenant focus on within the precinct?

    <p>Identifying major crime and quality of life problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Activity Log inserts?

    <p>Personal performance evaluations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must UMOS do at the end of each tour regarding their Activity Log?

    <p>Sign it with rank, name and shield number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is responsible for analyzing command conditions?

    <p>Planning Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the complaint report worksheet?

    <p>To record all complaints in handwriting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of complaints should be recorded at the Investigative Support Division?

    <p>Complaints regarding Vice-related offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complaints can be recorded in the precinct where the complainant first discovered the loss?

    <p>Lost property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should complaints involving multiple offenses from a continuous event be recorded?

    <p>In the precinct where the initial offense was committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of complaints are not recorded on a complaint report?

    <p>Complaints of juvenile delinquency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are found controlled substances recorded in the precinct of occurrence?

    <p>If they are found two ounces or less outside of a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done regarding complaints of missing New York City residents?

    <p>Recorded at the missing person's residence precinct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is generated from the Omniform system?

    <p>Complaint report (UF 61)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of complaint should be recorded in the precinct where the violation occurred?

    <p>Found controlled substances in a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is contained in a complaint follow-up (DD5)?

    <p>Statistical data updates post-complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation requires the complaint report to be prepared in the precinct of occurrence?

    <p>Missing person cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the location of a rape or criminal sexual act is unknown?

    <p>Recorded in the precinct where the complainant reports it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complaints are recorded on the complaint report (207-01)?

    <p>Deceased person notifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with complaints involving corruption or misconduct against MOS?

    <p>Call the supervising officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complaints do not require a complaint report but must be addressed with an OLBS Arrest worksheet?

    <p>Arrests by other authorities with no additional charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The NYPD

    • Largest police department in the US
    • Highly recognized shield
    • Paramilitary institution based on rank and status
    • Not a democracy

    History of the NYPD

    • Roots in Dutch and English watchman systems
    • Officially established in May 1845
    • First preventive police service in the US
    • Modeled after the London Metropolitan Police (Sir Robert Peel)
    • Stationhouses also served as homeless shelters and food banks in the 19th century
    • Politicians appointed officers, supervisors and commanders for bribes.
    • Alexander "Clubber" Williams—notorious captain of Times Square (Tenderloin)

    Draft Riots of 1863

    • Draft avoidance by paying $300
    • Primarily young men and Irish rioted, with Black people singled out as targets
    • NYPD maintained order, despite precinct burnings, preventing many deaths
    • "Faithful Unto Death" (NYPD motto)

    Turn of the 20th Century Reform

    • Politicians, officials, journalists, and clergy rallied to expose corruption.
    • Lexow Committee: exposed corruption; officers bribed for promotions; excessive sums paid.
    • Created a civil service system to prevent corruption
    • Reformed appointment of officers.
    • Police academy established in 1965
    • Curran Commission - exposed police-racketeering links
    • 1912: eight inspectors fired.
    • 1914: First Black officer hired (Samuel Battle)
    • 1917: First radio car introduced
    • 1919: Prohibition (Volstead Amendment) led to corruption (speakeasies paying off officers)
    • 1931: Seabury Commission exposed another corruption scandal under Mayor LaGuardia
    • 1933: Prohibition ended
    • 1940s: inclusion of female officers (Gertrude Shimmel)
    • Professionalism in policing began to emerge across the NYPD in the 1930s and 1940s.

    Post WWII

    • Veterans joined the NYPD
    • Women not allowed to patrol or advance ranks
    • Crime rates relatively low

    1960s

    • Crime rates increased, homicide doubled between 1961 and 1964
    • Civil Rights Movement
    • Riots in several cities in reaction to controversial police tactics.
    • First Black Commander (Captain Lloyd Sealy) of Harlem's 28th Precinct

    1970s

    • Knapp Commission exposed corruption in plainclothes division
    • Commissioner Patrick Murphy implemented policies to combat corruption
    • Changes to officer titles to "police officer"
    • Policies to guide officer decisions in sensitive areas.
    • 1975 financial crisis led to layoffs of over 3,000 officers

    1980s and Beyond

    • City financial condition improved and more officers hired
    • 77 precincts through realignment of boundaries
    • CompStat (1994) - tracked crime, held supervisors accountable for quality of life
    • NYPD merger of housing and transit divisions (1995)
    • Crime rates dropped dramatically in the 1990s.

    Chain of Command

    • Hierarchical authority and responsibility within the department.
    • Responsibilities distributed based on rank.
    • Chief of Department is appointed by the Police Commissioner.
    • Members stand at attention when higher ranking officers enter the room.

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    Test your knowledge about the origins and development of the New York Police Department. This quiz covers key events, influences, and findings related to the NYPD since its establishment in 1845. See how well you understand the history and commitment of this iconic institution.

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