NYPD chain of command ( Uniformed
members of service) exam questions
& answers2
Chief of department (4 star) - ANSWERS--This officer directs and controls the daily operations of
the major enforcement bureaus/commands within the Department
Bureau Chief (3 star) - ANSWERS-Chief of Patrol," "Chief of Transit," "Chief of Housing," "Chief of
Training, etc."
Assistant Chief (2 star) - ANSWERS-typically serve as the commanders of each of the NYPD's
eight patrol boroughs.
The Bronx
Manhattan North Manhattan South
Queens North
Queens South
Brooklyn North
Brooklyn South
Staten Island
Deputy Chief ( 1 star) - ANSWERS-serve as detective borough commanders, patrol borough
executive officers, and commanders of major units within bureaus headed by deputy
commissioners or bureau chiefs
Inspector - ANSWERS-serve as aides to top departmental administrators such as deputy
commissioners, bureau chiefs, and borough commanders.
members of service) exam questions
& answers2
Chief of department (4 star) - ANSWERS--This officer directs and controls the daily operations of
the major enforcement bureaus/commands within the Department
Bureau Chief (3 star) - ANSWERS-Chief of Patrol," "Chief of Transit," "Chief of Housing," "Chief of
Training, etc."
Assistant Chief (2 star) - ANSWERS-typically serve as the commanders of each of the NYPD's
eight patrol boroughs.
The Bronx
Manhattan North Manhattan South
Queens North
Queens South
Brooklyn North
Brooklyn South
Staten Island
Deputy Chief ( 1 star) - ANSWERS-serve as detective borough commanders, patrol borough
executive officers, and commanders of major units within bureaus headed by deputy
commissioners or bureau chiefs
Inspector - ANSWERS-serve as aides to top departmental administrators such as deputy
commissioners, bureau chiefs, and borough commanders.
