Knapp commission - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The NYPD is known as this type of organization: ☑: Para-military The highest ranking civilian member of the service is: ☑: The Police Commissioner Which of the following statements is correct regarding the draft riots of 1863? ☑: At least 3000 deaths Which of the following is NOT included in the NYPD mission statement? ☑: "... Through police presence, gain the respect of the citizens within the community," Which of the following was formed in response to a NY Times article det...

NYPD - correct answer -Roots in old Dutch and English watchman systems. -Formally established 175 years ago. -Modeled after London Metropolitan Police Draft Riots (1863) - correct answer -Anyone who paid $300 was excused from draft. -100-1000 Deaths -Mostly young Irish Immigrants who rioted. Alexander "Clubber" Williams - correct answer -Notorious Captain of Times Square. -Extorted, stole, and beat anyone who resisted his a...

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 a...

NYPD Correct Answer: -Roots in old Dutch and English watchman systems. -Formally established 175 years ago. -Modeled after London Metropolitan Police Draft Riots (1863) Correct Answer: -Anyone who paid $300 was excused from draft. -100-1000 Deaths -Mostly young Irish Immigrants who rioted. Alexander "Clubber" Williams Correct Answer: -Notorious Captain of Times Square. -Extorted, stole, and beat anyone who resisted his authority. -Allowed gambling, prostitution, and illegal drinking...

1st Trimester NYPD review Draft Riot - July , People paid $300 to be excused from the draft Lexow Committee - 1894. Joined forces to expose the corruption in NYC Captain Lloyd Sealy - 1964. Appointed as the first Black Commander. Knapp Commission - Investigated/uncovered police corruption scandals COMPSTAT - (Computer Statistics) a system accountable for responding to crimes in their areas of responsibility NYPD Organization - Paramilitary Institution Polic...

LEXOW COMMITTEE (1894) - correct answer The Lexow Committee, which took its name from its chairperson. - Its star witness, Max Schmittberger, testified that he had paid $300 to become an officer and $12,000 to become a captain - merit system created CURRAN COMMITTEE/BECKER-ROSENTHAL AFFAIR INVESTIGATION (1912) - correct answer Herman Rosenthal, a gambler, was shot and killed in front of the Hotel Metropole on 43rd Street in Times Square. Several on...

1. The NYPD is known as this type of organization: - correct answer Para-military The highest ranking civilian member of the service is: - correct answer The Police Commissioner Which of the following statements is correct regarding the draft riots of 1863? - correct answer At least 3000 deaths Which of the following is NOT included in the NYPD mission statement? - correct answer "... Through police presenc...

NYPD 1st Trimester Police Science + Law 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- $30...

1st Trimester - Farmingdale Draft Riot - Answer- July , People paid $300 to be excused from the draft Lexow Committee - Answer- 1894. Joined forces to expose the corruption in NYC Captain Lloyd Sealy - Answer- 1964. Appointed as the first Black Commander. Knapp Commission - Answer- Investigated/uncovered police corruption scandals COMPSTAT - Answer- (Computer Statistics) a system accountable for responding to crimes in their areas of responsibility NYPD Organization - Answer- P...

NYPD 1st Trimester Study Guide What is the NYPD organization? ANSWER: It is a paramilitary institution that is organized by rank and status. When was the NYPD established? ANSWER: May of 1845. What is the major strategy of the NYPD? ANSWER: Prevention. What were the food riots? ANSWER: During the early 19th century the rapid growth of the City combined with the lack of a decent road or rail system made it impossible to get food to all of the population. In protest, the poor r...