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Francis T. O'Rourke | |
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Commissioner |
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10.10.1962 |
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New York Police Department
Subservient to the Mayor of New York City, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is charged with the policing of the Capitol of the Imperial American Protectorate, New York City, and is made up of loyal Americans who wish to see peace prosper throughout the streets. They are led by a Police Commissioner who is appointed by the Mayor and Lieutenant Governor of New York, with a deputy holding the rank of Police Chief.
Powers of the New York Police Department
The New York Police Department has the power and it shall be their duty to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders, suppress riots, mobs and insurrections, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages and assemblages which obstruct the free passage of public streets, sidewalks, parks and places; protect the rights of Imperial citizens and property, guard the public health, and preserve order at all public meetings and assemblages.
The New York Police Department regulates, direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the facilitation of traffic and the convenience of the public as well as the proper protection of human life and health; remove all nuisances in the public streets, parks and places; arrest all street mendicants and beggars; provide proper police attendance at fires; inspect and observe all places of public amusement, all places of business having excise or other licenses to carry on any business;
The New York Police Department enforces the laws and ordinances in force within the Capital of the Protectorate. For this purpose, officers may arrest persons on probable cause of violating a law or ordinance concerning crimes or offenses.
The New York Police Department may employ preventative detention for up to thirty minutes. An NYPD officer may apply to any officer of the American Bureau of Investigation or National Security Bureau for an extension to a total of one hour. Further detention requires judicial review following an application by an NYPD officer to the District Courts of the Capital of the Protectorate.
The before mentioned powers are entrusted via the New York Municipal Police Act.
Duties
The New York Police Department (NYPD) ensures public order within the city by employing methods such as the investigation of crimes, general law enforcement and supervision of public gatherings. Besides typical law enforcement, NYPD Officers also work closely with the civilian community to collect any reports and deal with any incidents before they turn into emergencies. The NYPD is charged with policing the most important city within the Protectorate, hence, they regularly train with other forces such as the American Bureau of Investigations, the 11th Army Corp and Security Forces to ensure the upmost capability in emergency response.
Forensics
The Forensics Guide explains how ABI and NYPD personnel collect fingerprints and DNA, test for gunshot residue, process crime scenes, and organize evidence through the forensic database.
Conclusion
The NYPD plays a vital role in protecting New York City, supporting its communities, and maintaining public safety through professional and responsible policing. Overall, the NYPD plays a crucial role in maintaining public order, protecting citizens, and upholding the rule of law at the state level within New York's governance structure.