NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science
+ Law Exam Questions and Answers
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What kind of organization is the NYPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paramilitary
Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots? - CORRECT ANSWER-Riots occurred 1863 during
the Civil War which excused the wealthy who can pay the government.
How much money was paid to the government to avoid getting drafted during the
Draft Riots and how many people died? - CORRECT ANSWER-$300 dollars and
3000 people
What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end results after the
investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-People paid $300 to become a Police
Officer, $12000 to be a captain. Price originally was $10000.
Creation of Civil Service System, Police Academy was Established, Officers began
receiving real training. Fingerprint files and crime lab created.
,What was the Curran Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-Occurred 1912,
Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors were indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plainclothes
Division were involved with widespread corruption. Was brought to attention by
New York Times Article.
What should be the determining factors of whether or not a vehicle pursuit should
be initiated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk to the Public (Traffic, Road, and
Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Computer system used to analyze
crime statistics. Used to help Commanders plan and evaluate their policing
protocols.
The Police Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS.
Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy Commissioners.
First Deputy Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Star rank. Second Highest
Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners - CORRECT ANSWER-3 Star Rank. Oversees functions
of entire bureaus
Chief of the Department - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Star Rank. Highest ranking
UMOS. Appointed by Police Comissioner
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, Bureau Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-3 Star UMOS rank.
Assistant Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Star UMOS rank. Serves are
Commander for Patrol Boroughs.
Deputy Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Star UMOS rank
Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER-Eagle Rank
Deputy Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER-Oak Leaf
Captain - CORRECT ANSWER-2 bars, Highest rank available for civil service
members
Lieutenant - CORRECT ANSWER-1 bar, usually serves as Desk Officers, Platoon
Commanders, Special Operations LT, Operations Coordinators, ICO and
Detective Unit Commanders.
Sergeant - CORRECT ANSWER-3 stripe chevron, First level of Supervisor
Detective - CORRECT ANSWER-A title, have 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades
What should you alway read in the PG? - CORRECT ANSWER-Purpose,
Definition and Procedure. Also all information that plies to uniformed members of
service. Notes and Additional Data sections should be read as well.
What are Interim Orders? - CORRECT ANSWER-Announcement and
Implementation of new department procedures. May be used to temp amend or
suspend PG procedures. Can be revoked by a permanent amendment to PG,
another interim order or finest message
+ Law Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
What kind of organization is the NYPD? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paramilitary
Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots? - CORRECT ANSWER-Riots occurred 1863 during
the Civil War which excused the wealthy who can pay the government.
How much money was paid to the government to avoid getting drafted during the
Draft Riots and how many people died? - CORRECT ANSWER-$300 dollars and
3000 people
What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end results after the
investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-People paid $300 to become a Police
Officer, $12000 to be a captain. Price originally was $10000.
Creation of Civil Service System, Police Academy was Established, Officers began
receiving real training. Fingerprint files and crime lab created.
,What was the Curran Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-Occurred 1912,
Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors were indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plainclothes
Division were involved with widespread corruption. Was brought to attention by
New York Times Article.
What should be the determining factors of whether or not a vehicle pursuit should
be initiated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk to the Public (Traffic, Road, and
Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Computer system used to analyze
crime statistics. Used to help Commanders plan and evaluate their policing
protocols.
The Police Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS.
Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy Commissioners.
First Deputy Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Star rank. Second Highest
Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners - CORRECT ANSWER-3 Star Rank. Oversees functions
of entire bureaus
Chief of the Department - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Star Rank. Highest ranking
UMOS. Appointed by Police Comissioner
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Bureau Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-3 Star UMOS rank.
Assistant Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Star UMOS rank. Serves are
Commander for Patrol Boroughs.
Deputy Chief - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Star UMOS rank
Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER-Eagle Rank
Deputy Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER-Oak Leaf
Captain - CORRECT ANSWER-2 bars, Highest rank available for civil service
members
Lieutenant - CORRECT ANSWER-1 bar, usually serves as Desk Officers, Platoon
Commanders, Special Operations LT, Operations Coordinators, ICO and
Detective Unit Commanders.
Sergeant - CORRECT ANSWER-3 stripe chevron, First level of Supervisor
Detective - CORRECT ANSWER-A title, have 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades
What should you alway read in the PG? - CORRECT ANSWER-Purpose,
Definition and Procedure. Also all information that plies to uniformed members of
service. Notes and Additional Data sections should be read as well.
What are Interim Orders? - CORRECT ANSWER-Announcement and
Implementation of new department procedures. May be used to temp amend or
suspend PG procedures. Can be revoked by a permanent amendment to PG,
another interim order or finest message
