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The NYPD was established in 1945, making it one of the oldest police departments in the United States.
Answer: False
The NYPD was established in 1845. While it is one of the oldest, the date 1945 is incorrect.
The NYPD was established in 1845, replacing the city's previous constabulary system.
Answer: False
The NYPD, established in 1845 as the Municipal Police, replaced the older, less organized night watch system, not a constabulary system.
The New York City Housing Authority Police Department merged with the NYPD in 1996.
Answer: False
The New York City Housing Authority Police Department merged with the NYPD in 1995, not 1996. The Traffic Operations Bureau merged in 1996.
The NYPD has recorded the lowest number of line-of-duty deaths among major American law enforcement agencies since 1849.
Answer: False
The NYPD has recorded the highest number of line-of-duty deaths among major American law enforcement agencies since 1849, reflecting the inherent risks of policing in a large metropolis.
The September 11, 2001 attacks resulted in the deaths of 23 NYPD officers during the event, with hundreds more dying later from related illnesses.
Answer: True
The September 11, 2001 attacks led to the deaths of 23 NYPD officers during the event itself, and an additional 247 officers later died from illnesses contracted due to their exposure during recovery efforts.
Between 1990 and 2019, reported murders in New York City decreased significantly, while auto theft saw a slight increase.
Answer: False
Between 1990 and 2019, reported murders decreased significantly, and auto theft also saw a significant decrease, not a slight increase.
From 1926 to 1986, the standard NYPD sidearm was a revolver, typically chambered in .38 Special.
Answer: True
From 1926 to 1986, the standard sidearm for NYPD officers was a revolver, commonly chambered in .38 Special.
The high number of NYPD line-of-duty deaths reflects the relatively low risks associated with policing in a large city.
Answer: False
The high number of NYPD line-of-duty deaths reflects the significant risks inherent in policing a large, complex city, not low risks.
The School Safety Division became part of the NYPD in 1998, focusing on securing school environments.
Answer: True
The School Safety Division was integrated into the NYPD in 1998, with its mandate focused on enhancing security within school environments.
According to the source, when was the NYPD established?
Answer: May 23, 1845
The NYPD was established on May 23, 1845.
What system did the Municipal Police, established in 1845, replace?
Answer: The older night watch system
The Municipal Police, established in 1845, replaced the older, less organized night watch system.
Which two police departments were merged into the NYPD in 1995?
Answer: Housing Authority Police and Transit Police
The New York City Housing Authority Police Department and the New York City Transit Police Department were merged into the NYPD in 1995.
What is the grim distinction held by the NYPD regarding line-of-duty deaths since 1849?
Answer: It has the highest number of line-of-duty deaths.
The NYPD holds the distinction of having the highest number of line-of-duty deaths among American law enforcement agencies since 1849.
How many officers were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks?
Answer: 23 officers during the event, and 247 later from illnesses.
During the September 11, 2001 attacks, 23 NYPD officers died, and an additional 247 later died from illnesses related to their exposure.
How did reported auto theft figures change in New York City between 1990 and 2019?
Answer: Decreased from approximately 147,000 to about 5,400.
Between 1990 and 2019, reported auto theft figures in New York City decreased significantly, from approximately 147,000 to about 5,400.
What were the standard sidearms for NYPD officers between 1926 and 1986?
Answer: Revolvers chambered in .38 Special
Between 1926 and 1986, the standard sidearms for NYPD officers were revolvers chambered in .38 Special.
The NYPD is organized into approximately 10 bureaus covering administrative and investigative functions.
Answer: False
The NYPD is organized into 20 bureaus, which are categorized under four main umbrellas: Patrol, Transit & Housing, Investigative, and Administrative.
The Patrol Services Bureau is responsible for managing the NYPD's specialized units like the Aviation and Harbor Units.
Answer: False
The Patrol Services Bureau manages uniformed patrol officers; specialized units like the Aviation and Harbor Units fall under the Special Operations Bureau.
The Special Operations Bureau includes units such as the Emergency Service Unit and the Mounted Unit.
Answer: True
The Special Operations Bureau encompasses key units including the Emergency Service Unit and the Mounted Unit, among others.
The Transit Bureau's primary function is to investigate major crimes like homicides and robberies citywide.
Answer: False
The Transit Bureau's primary function is to oversee law enforcement operations within the New York City Subway system, ensuring passenger and personnel safety, not to investigate major citywide crimes.
The Counterterrorism Bureau focuses solely on responding to active terrorist attacks within the city.
Answer: False
The Counterterrorism Bureau's role extends beyond responding to active attacks; it is tasked with preventing, investigating, and analyzing potential terrorist threats.
The Detective Bureau is responsible for preventing and investigating crimes, primarily handled by uniformed patrol officers.
Answer: False
The Detective Bureau is responsible for preventing and investigating crimes, but this is primarily handled by detectives, not uniformed patrol officers, who focus on general patrol duties.
The Intelligence Bureau focuses on collecting information to disrupt potential terrorist activities.
Answer: True
The Intelligence Bureau's primary function is to collect and analyze data aimed at detecting and disrupting criminal and terrorist activities within New York City.
The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates external complaints from the public regarding police misconduct.
Answer: False
The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates allegations of police misconduct originating from within the department or from external sources, ensuring internal accountability.
The NYPD operates 78 precincts, each typically commanded by a Captain or higher rank.
Answer: True
The NYPD is structured into 78 precincts, with each typically commanded by an officer of Captain rank or higher.
Which bureau is the largest within the NYPD and oversees the majority of uniformed patrol officers?
Answer: Patrol Services Bureau
The Patrol Services Bureau is the largest bureau within the NYPD and oversees the majority of its uniformed patrol officers.
Which of the following units is part of the NYPD's Special Operations Bureau?
Answer: Aviation Unit
The Aviation Unit is one of the specialized units that fall under the NYPD's Special Operations Bureau.
What is the primary focus of the NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau?
Answer: Preventing and investigating terrorism.
The primary focus of the NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau is the prevention and investigation of terrorist activities.
Which bureau is responsible for overseeing detectives involved in preventing and investigating crimes?
Answer: Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau is responsible for overseeing detectives engaged in the prevention and investigation of crimes.
The Intelligence Bureau collects and analyzes data primarily to:
Answer: Detect and disrupt criminal and terrorist activities.
The Intelligence Bureau collects and analyzes data primarily to detect and disrupt criminal and terrorist activities.
What is the main function of the Internal Affairs Bureau?
Answer: Investigating allegations of police misconduct.
The main function of the Internal Affairs Bureau is to investigate allegations of police misconduct within the department.
The NYPD employs approximately 40,000 individuals, comprising both uniformed officers and civilian staff.
Answer: True
As of recent data, the NYPD employs over 40,000 individuals, including more than 30,000 uniformed officers and approximately 19,000 civilian employees.
The first Black officer joined the NYPD in 1918, the same year the first female officer was appointed.
Answer: False
The first Black officer joined the NYPD in 1911, while the first female officer was appointed in 1918. These events did not occur in the same year.
The Shomrim Society, founded in 1924, was the first organization for Jewish police officers in the United States.
Answer: True
Founded in 1924, the Shomrim Society was indeed the first fraternal organization established for Jewish police officers in the United States.
Mario Biaggi was the first police officer in New York State inducted into the National Police Officers Hall of Fame in 1961.
Answer: True
Mario Biaggi achieved the distinction of being the first police officer in New York State inducted into the National Police Officers Hall of Fame in 1961.
The Police Commissioner of the NYPD is appointed by the Governor of New York.
Answer: False
The Police Commissioner of the NYPD is appointed by the Mayor of New York City, not the Governor of New York.
Deputy Commissioners in the NYPD are typically sworn officers responsible for tactical operations.
Answer: False
Deputy Commissioners in the NYPD are civilian administrators appointed to specialized roles, not sworn officers primarily responsible for tactical operations.
John Chell holds the position of Chief of Department within the NYPD.
Answer: True
John Chell currently serves as the Chief of Department for the NYPD, representing the highest sworn officer position.
New NYPD officers receive over six months of training at the Police Academy.
Answer: True
New NYPD officers typically undergo 26 weeks, or sometimes more, of training at the Police Academy, which equates to approximately six months.
The NYPD offers career tracks for supervisory, investigative, and administrative roles.
Answer: False
The NYPD offers career tracks for supervisory, investigative, and specialist roles, but administrative roles are not listed as a distinct career track in this context.
Promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain are based on seniority alone.
Answer: False
Promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain within the NYPD are determined through competitive civil service examinations, not solely based on seniority.
Losing an NYPD badge, or 'shield', results in a mandatory suspension for the officer.
Answer: False
Losing an NYPD badge ('shield') results in disciplinary action, including a potential loss of pay, but not necessarily a mandatory suspension.
As of October 2023, the NYPD's authorized uniformed strength exceeded 35,000 officers.
Answer: False
As of October 2023, the NYPD's authorized uniformed strength was 33,536 officers, which does not exceed 35,000.
In 2023, the majority of the NYPD's police force identified as white.
Answer: False
In 2023, 53% of the NYPD's police force belonged to minority groups, meaning the majority identified as non-white.
A 2020 report showed that over 50% of NYPD officers lived outside of New York City.
Answer: True
According to 2020 data, 51% of NYPD officers resided outside of New York City.
Keechant Sewell was the first woman to serve as NYPD Police Commissioner, taking office in 2022.
Answer: True
Keechant Sewell made history as the first woman to serve as NYPD Police Commissioner, assuming office in 2022.
Juanita N. Holmes was the first Black woman appointed to a high-ranking uniformed position, serving as Chief of the Transit Bureau.
Answer: False
Juanita N. Holmes was the first Black woman appointed to a high-ranking uniformed position, serving as Chief of the Patrol Bureau, not the Transit Bureau.
A 2017 poll indicated higher approval of the NYPD among Black voters compared to white voters.
Answer: False
A 2017 poll indicated lower approval of the NYPD among Black voters (52%) compared to white voters (79%).
New NYPD officers can choose between two 9mm Glock models as their standard service pistol.
Answer: True
New NYPD officers have the option to select between two 9mm Glock models, the Glock 17 Gen4 and the Glock 19 Gen4, as their standard service pistol.
The NYPD's Youth Police Academy aims to educate young people about law enforcement careers and foster positive police interactions.
Answer: True
The NYPD's Youth Police Academy is designed to educate young individuals about law enforcement careers and to cultivate positive interactions between youth and police officers.
NYPD officers are restricted to living only within the five boroughs of New York City.
Answer: False
NYPD officers are permitted to reside in New York City or several surrounding counties; they are not restricted solely to the five boroughs.
Which of the following best describes the approximate composition of the NYPD's workforce?
Answer: Approximately 30,000 sworn officers and 19,000 civilians.
As of recent data, the NYPD employs over 40,000 individuals, comprising more than 30,000 uniformed officers and approximately 19,000 civilian employees.
In which year did the NYPD appoint its first Black officer?
Answer: 1911
The NYPD appointed its first Black officer in the year 1911.
What was the significance of the Shomrim Society founded within the NYPD in 1924?
Answer: It was the first fraternal organization for Jewish police officers.
The Shomrim Society, founded in 1924, was significant as the first fraternal organization for Jewish police officers in the United States.
Mario Biaggi achieved a notable distinction in 1961 related to his police career. What was it?
Answer: Became the first police officer in NY State inducted into the National Police Officers Hall of Fame.
In 1961, Mario Biaggi became the first police officer in New York State to be inducted into the National Police Officers Hall of Fame.
Who has the authority to appoint the Police Commissioner of the NYPD?
Answer: The Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of New York City holds the authority to appoint the Police Commissioner of the NYPD.
How long is the typical training duration for new NYPD officers at the Police Academy?
Answer: 26 weeks or more
New NYPD officers typically undergo training at the Police Academy for 26 weeks or more.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main career tracks within the NYPD mentioned in the source?
Answer: Administrative
The source mentions supervisory, investigative, and specialist career tracks; administrative is not listed as one of the three main tracks.
How are promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain determined in the NYPD?
Answer: Through competitive civil service examinations.
Promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain in the NYPD are determined through competitive civil service examinations.
What is the consequence for an NYPD officer losing their badge ('shield')?
Answer: Loss of up to ten days' pay.
Losing an NYPD badge ('shield') results in disciplinary action, including a loss of up to ten days' pay.
As of October 2023, what was the authorized number of uniformed officers in the NYPD?
Answer: 33,536
As of October 2023, the authorized uniformed strength of the NYPD was 33,536 officers.
In 2023, what percentage of the NYPD's police force belonged to minority groups?
Answer: 53%
In 2023, 53% of the NYPD's police force belonged to minority groups.
According to 2020 data, what proportion of NYPD officers lived outside New York City?
Answer: 51%
According to 2020 data, 51% of NYPD officers lived outside of New York City.
Who was the first woman to serve as NYPD Police Commissioner, and in what year did this occur?
Answer: Keechant Sewell, 2022
Keechant Sewell was the first woman to serve as NYPD Police Commissioner, taking office in 2022.
Juanita N. Holmes holds the distinction of being the first Black woman appointed to which high-ranking uniformed position?
Answer: Chief of the Patrol Bureau
Juanita N. Holmes was the first Black woman appointed to a high-ranking uniformed position, serving as Chief of the Patrol Bureau.
The headquarters of the NYPD is located in Upper Manhattan, near Central Park.
Answer: False
The headquarters of the NYPD is located at One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan, not Upper Manhattan.
The NYPD's budget in 2020 was US$6 billion, and its actual spending consistently remained below this allocated amount.
Answer: False
While the NYPD's budget in 2020 was US$6 billion, its actual spending often exceeded this allocated amount, rather than remaining below it.
CompStat, a crime-tracking system, was developed by the NYPD in 1994 and has since been adopted internationally.
Answer: False
While CompStat was developed by the NYPD in 1994 and adopted internationally, its function is specifically for geographic crime tracking and analysis, not merely general crime tracking.
In 2021, the NYPD stopped enforcing all marijuana-related offenses, including driving under the influence.
Answer: False
In 2021, the NYPD ceased enforcing most marijuana-related offenses, but an exception was maintained for driving under the influence of marijuana.
The NYPD Intelligence Division maintains officers stationed in over 20 cities worldwide to gather intelligence.
Answer: False
The NYPD Intelligence Division maintains officers stationed in eleven cities worldwide, not over 20, for the purpose of gathering intelligence.
The NYPD's 'Real Time Crime Center' primarily accesses live camera feeds from across the city.
Answer: False
The NYPD's 'Real Time Crime Center' primarily accesses departmental records such as traffic tickets, summonses, and arrest reports, not live camera feeds.
The Domain Awareness System integrates data from license plate readers, surveillance cameras, and gunshot detection systems.
Answer: True
The Domain Awareness System integrates data from multiple sources, including license plate readers, surveillance cameras, and gunshot detection systems, to provide comprehensive situational awareness.
The deployment of 'Digidog' by the NYPD in 2020 was universally praised by civil liberties groups.
Answer: False
The deployment of 'Digidog' by the NYPD in 2020 faced criticism and concerns from civil liberties groups regarding privacy issues, rather than universal praise.
Where is the NYPD headquarters located?
Answer: One Police Plaza, Lower Manhattan
The NYPD headquarters is situated at One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
What did the source note about the NYPD's actual spending compared to its 2020 budget of US$6 billion?
Answer: Actual spending often exceeded the allocated budget.
The source indicates that the NYPD's actual spending in 2020 frequently surpassed its allocated budget of US$6 billion.
What is the CompStat system, and what is it primarily used for?
Answer: Analyzing and tracking crime geographically.
The CompStat system, developed by the NYPD in 1994, is primarily used for analyzing and tracking crime geographically.
In 2021, the NYPD changed its policy on marijuana enforcement. What was the exception to the cessation of enforcement?
Answer: Driving under the influence of marijuana.
In 2021, the NYPD stopped enforcing most marijuana-related offenses, with the exception of driving under the influence of marijuana.
The NYPD maintains international presence by stationing officers in eleven cities worldwide, primarily for which purpose?
Answer: Gathering intelligence on counter-terrorism and international crime.
The NYPD stations officers in eleven cities worldwide primarily to gather intelligence on counter-terrorism and international crime.
The NYPD's 'Real Time Crime Center' aids investigations by accessing what type of data?
Answer: Departmental records like tickets and arrests.
The NYPD's 'Real Time Crime Center' aids investigations by accessing departmental records such as traffic tickets, summonses, and arrest reports.
Which technology network provides the NYPD with integrated data from sources like license plate readers and gunshot detection?
Answer: Domain Awareness System
The Domain Awareness System provides the NYPD with integrated data from sources including license plate readers and gunshot detection systems.
Concerns regarding privacy issues were raised by civil liberties groups in response to the deployment of which NYPD technology in 2020?
Answer: 'Digidog' robotic dog
Civil liberties groups raised privacy concerns in response to the NYPD's deployment of the 'Digidog' robotic dog in 2020.
Historical criticisms of the NYPD have included allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Answer: True
Historical analyses and critiques of the NYPD have frequently cited allegations of corruption and misconduct as persistent issues within the department.
Intensified policing of street-level drug markets in the 1980s led to a decrease in incarceration rates.
Answer: False
Intensified policing of street-level drug markets in the 1980s resulted in a significant increase, not a decrease, in incarceration rates.
The NYPD union sponsored protests, including traffic blockages, in response to the creation of an independent Civilian Complaint Review Board in 1992.
Answer: True
In 1992, the NYPD union sponsored protests, which included traffic blockages, in opposition to the establishment of an independent Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Public approval of the NYPD peaked in 2002, following the September 11th attacks.
Answer: True
Public approval of the NYPD reached its peak in 2002, a period following the September 11th terrorist attacks, indicating a surge in public confidence.
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is responsible for investigating misconduct allegations against NYPD officers.
Answer: True
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct made against NYPD officers.
The Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act classifies the use of a chokehold resulting in death as a misdemeanor.
Answer: False
The Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act classifies the use of a chokehold resulting in injury or death as a felony, not a misdemeanor.
A New York City Department of Investigation report found the NYPD used excessive force during the George Floyd protests.
Answer: True
A report by the New York City Department of Investigation concluded that the NYPD employed excessive force during the George Floyd protests.
The Lexow Committee investigated the NYPD in the early 1990s, focusing on corruption.
Answer: False
The Lexow Committee investigated the NYPD in the 1890s (specifically 1894-1895), not the early 1990s. The Mollen Commission investigated in the early 1990s.
The Mollen Commission investigated corruption within the NYPD, leading to recommendations for reform.
Answer: True
The Mollen Commission investigated corruption within the NYPD in the early 1990s, resulting in significant recommendations for departmental reform.
The Floyd v. City of New York lawsuit resulted in a ruling that the NYPD's 'stop-and-frisk' policy was constitutional.
Answer: False
The lawsuit Floyd v. City of New York resulted in a ruling that the NYPD's 'stop-and-frisk' policy was employed in a racially discriminatory manner and was unconstitutional as practiced.
Which historical issue has been persistently associated with the NYPD's operations according to the source?
Answer: Corruption and misconduct
The source identifies corruption and misconduct as historical issues persistently associated with the NYPD's operations.
What was the primary consequence of the NYPD's intensified policing of street-level drug markets in the mid-to-late 1980s?
Answer: A sharp rise in incarceration rates.
The intensified policing of street-level drug markets in the mid-to-late 1980s led to a primary consequence of a sharp rise in incarceration rates.
Which event prompted violent protests, including traffic blockages by some NYPD officers and their union in 1992?
Answer: Mayor Dinkins creating an independent Civilian Complaint Review Board.
The creation of an independent Civilian Complaint Review Board by Mayor Dinkins in 1992 prompted protests, including traffic blockages by some NYPD officers and their union.
Which lawsuit addressed the NYPD's 'stop-and-frisk' policy and found it was employed in a racially discriminatory manner?
Answer: Floyd v. City of New York
The lawsuit Floyd v. City of New York addressed the NYPD's 'stop-and-frisk' policy and found it was employed in a racially discriminatory manner.
What was the finding of New York City's Department of Investigation regarding the NYPD's actions during the George Floyd protests?
Answer: The NYPD used excessive force.
New York City's Department of Investigation found that the NYPD used excessive force during the George Floyd protests.
The common abbreviation for the New York City Police Department is NYCPD.
Answer: False
The official and commonly used abbreviation for the New York City Police Department is NYPD, not NYCPD.
The NYPD's motto, 'Fidelis ad Mortem,' translates from Latin to 'Courage and Honor'.
Answer: False
The NYPD's motto, 'Fidelis ad Mortem,' translates from Latin to 'Faithful Unto Death,' not 'Courage and Honor'.
The NYPD's motto was changed in 2024 to 'Fidelis ad Mortem'.
Answer: False
The NYPD's motto was changed in 2024 from 'Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect' to 'Fighting Crime, Protecting the Public.' 'Fidelis ad Mortem' is an older motto.
Civilian employees' ID cards have red backgrounds, while sworn officers' ID cards have blue backgrounds.
Answer: False
Civilian employees' NYPD ID cards have blue backgrounds, while sworn officers' ID cards have red backgrounds.
The motto 'Fidelis ad Mortem' emphasizes the NYPD's dedication to duty until death.
Answer: True
The motto 'Fidelis ad Mortem,' meaning 'Faithful Unto Death,' underscores the NYPD's commitment to unwavering dedication and duty.
A red background on an NYPD ID card indicates a civilian employee.
Answer: False
A red background on an NYPD ID card signifies a sworn officer, while a blue background indicates a civilian employee.
What is the official name of the police department commonly known as the NYPD?
Answer: City of New York Police Department
The official name of the police department commonly known as the NYPD is the City of New York Police Department.
What is the meaning of the NYPD motto 'Fidelis ad Mortem'?
Answer: Faithful Unto Death
The NYPD motto 'Fidelis ad Mortem' translates from Latin to 'Faithful Unto Death'.
What was the NYPD's motto after the change implemented in 2024?
Answer: Fighting Crime, Protecting the Public
Following the change implemented in 2024, the NYPD's motto became 'Fighting Crime, Protecting the Public'.
What distinguishes the ID cards of civilian NYPD employees from those of sworn officers?
Answer: Civilian IDs have a blue background; officer IDs have a red background.
Civilian NYPD ID cards feature a blue background, while sworn officers' ID cards have a red background.