NYPD 1ST TRIMESTER POLICE SCIENCE
+ LAW EXAM || 155 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025\2026
What kind of organization is the NYPD? - ANSWER- Paramilitary
Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start? -
ANSWER- Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots? - 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? -
ANSWER- $300 dollars and 3000 people
,What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end
results after the investigation? - 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? - ANSWER- Occurred 1912,
Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors
were indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover? - 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? - ANSWER- Risk to the Public
(Traffic, Road, and Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat? - ANSWER- Computer system used to
analyze crime statistics. Used to help Commanders plan and
evaluate their policing protocols.
The Police Commissioner - ANSWER- 5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS.
Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy
Commissioners.
, First Deputy Commissioner - ANSWER- 4 Star rank. Second
Highest Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners - ANSWER- 3 Star Rank. Oversees
functions of entire bureaus
Chief of the Department - ANSWER- 4 Star Rank. Highest
ranking UMOS. Appointed by Police Comissioner
Bureau Chief - ANSWER- 3 Star UMOS rank.
Assistant Chief - ANSWER- 2 Star UMOS rank. Serves are
Commander for Patrol Boroughs.
Deputy Chief - ANSWER- 1 Star UMOS rank
Inspector - ANSWER- Eagle Rank
Deputy Inspector - ANSWER- Oak Leaf
Captain - ANSWER- 2 bars, Highest rank available for civil
service members
+ LAW EXAM || 155 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025\2026
What kind of organization is the NYPD? - ANSWER- Paramilitary
Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start? -
ANSWER- Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots? - 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? -
ANSWER- $300 dollars and 3000 people
,What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end
results after the investigation? - 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? - ANSWER- Occurred 1912,
Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors
were indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover? - 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? - ANSWER- Risk to the Public
(Traffic, Road, and Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat? - ANSWER- Computer system used to
analyze crime statistics. Used to help Commanders plan and
evaluate their policing protocols.
The Police Commissioner - ANSWER- 5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS.
Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy
Commissioners.
, First Deputy Commissioner - ANSWER- 4 Star rank. Second
Highest Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners - ANSWER- 3 Star Rank. Oversees
functions of entire bureaus
Chief of the Department - ANSWER- 4 Star Rank. Highest
ranking UMOS. Appointed by Police Comissioner
Bureau Chief - ANSWER- 3 Star UMOS rank.
Assistant Chief - ANSWER- 2 Star UMOS rank. Serves are
Commander for Patrol Boroughs.
Deputy Chief - ANSWER- 1 Star UMOS rank
Inspector - ANSWER- Eagle Rank
Deputy Inspector - ANSWER- Oak Leaf
Captain - ANSWER- 2 bars, Highest rank available for civil
service members
