NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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
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
, NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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
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
, NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law
Exam Questions And Answers
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
