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,What kind of organization is the NYPD?
Paramilitary Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start?
Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots?
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?
$300 dollars and 3000 people
What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end results
after the investigation?
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?
Occurred 1912, Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors were
indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover?
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?
Risk to the Public (Traffic, Road, and Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat?
Computer system used to analyze crime statistics. Used to help Commanders
plan and evaluate their policing protocols.
The Police Commissioner
5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS. Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy
Commissioners.
First Deputy Commissioner
4 Star rank. Second Highest Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners
Police Science +
Law Exam
Questions Verified
and Provided with
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Updated 2026
,What kind of organization is the NYPD?
Paramilitary Organization
What are the roots of the NYPD and what year did it start?
Old Dutch and English Watchman System 1845
What were the Draft Riots?
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?
$300 dollars and 3000 people
What did the Lexow Committee uncover and what were the end results
after the investigation?
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?
Occurred 1912, Exposed Ties between police and Racketeers. Eight inspectors were
indicted.
What did the Knapp Commission uncover?
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?
Risk to the Public (Traffic, Road, and Weather Conditions). Severity of the Crime
What is Compstat?
Computer system used to analyze crime statistics. Used to help Commanders
plan and evaluate their policing protocols.
The Police Commissioner
5 Star Rank. Civilian MOS. Appointed by Mayor. Appoints Civilian Assistants and Deputy
Commissioners.
First Deputy Commissioner
4 Star rank. Second Highest Civilian MOS
Deputy Commissioners
