The History of Policing in the City of New York

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“What’s the Deal:” With The First Use of the Command Post Flag & Lanterns Used by the NYPD in the Last Century?

April 16, 2016 Administrator 0

There are few examples of the green colored “Command Post” flags and lanterns that were utilized a century ago by the Police Department of the […]

“What’s the Deal:” With The First Use of the Current Style “Patrolman’s” Shield in the NYPD?

April 8, 2016 Administrator 0

When researching the history of the Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD/PDNY) information is sometimes found that contradicts that which has been […]

“What’s the Deal With:” The First Presentation of the Automobile Club of America Medal in the NYPD?

April 3, 2016 Administrator 0

The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) has a long history of issuing various medals to its officers for acts of bravery, […]

Sample Questions from the 1902 Promotional Exam for Roundsman

March 31, 2016 Administrator 0

In the last issue of “What’s The Deal” we learned about the appointment of the “first permanent Round sman.” For those of you who have […]

“What’s the Deal With:” The First Permanent Roundsman and Detective Sergeant Ranks in the NYPD?

March 30, 2016 Administrator 0

Much has been written about the life of William S. “Big Bill” Devery who rose through the ranks of the Police Department of the City […]

“What’s the Deal With:” The Early Enforcement of Automobile Traffic Laws by the PDNY Motorcycle Officers?

March 26, 2016 Administrator 0

This installment of “The Deal” will provide detailed information about the first motorcycles purchased by the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY). […]

“What’s the Deal With:” The First Enforcement of Automobile Traffic Laws by the NYPD

March 20, 2016 Administrator 0

In “Issue 1” of “The Deal,” Police Officers Benjamin Mallam and Eugene Casey from the Police Department of the City of New York’s (PDNY) “Central […]

“What’s the Deal With:” The First New York City Police Car?

March 13, 2016 Administrator 0

The vehicles of today’s Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY or NYPD) are painted in a distinct blue and white paint scheme […]

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