NYPD Lieutenant flashcards

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Use-of-force notification threshold

Force beyond compliant handcuffing requires a report through the chain of command; force causing injury to a subject or member requires immediate notification to the desk officer and commanding officer.

Missing persons reporting rule

A report is taken immediately for a person under the specified age, a person with a documented disability, or a case with suspicious circumstances; no waiting period applies.

Pursuit termination authority

The patrol supervisor may terminate a vehicle pursuit when the risk to the public and officers outweighs the need for immediate apprehension; the termination is broadcast and documented.

Truthfulness rule

Members must be truthful in all official communications; a false official statement is charged separately from the underlying conduct and carries severe penalties.

Gratuity prohibition

A member may not accept gifts, gratuities, or discounts offered because of police status, except as expressly permitted by Department rules.

Mandatory post-discharge testing

A member whose firearm is discharged or who is involved in a serious incident is subject to mandatory alcohol and drug testing under Department procedure.

Scene log purpose

A scene log records the name, rank, and time of every person entering or leaving the scene, preserving the integrity of the evidence and the investigation.

Sector integrity rule

Officers remain on assigned sectors unless a supervisor redirects them for an emergency; the redirection is communicated to the desk officer.

Roll call briefing content

The briefing covers crime patterns, wanted persons, recent incidents, and post assignments; the supervisor confirms understanding before dismissing the officers.

Reasonable cause arrest authority

A police officer may arrest a person for any offense when the officer has reasonable cause to believe the person committed it, subject to CPL limits for petty offenses.

Frisk scope

A frisk requires reasonable suspicion that the person is armed and is limited to a pat-down of outer clothing for weapons; it does not authorize a general search.

Miranda trigger

Miranda warnings are required before custodial interrogation; the supervisor confirms the warnings were read and a waiver obtained before substantive questioning begins.

Search incident to arrest

The search covers the arrestee's person and the area within immediate control; it does not extend to the entire passenger compartment once the arrestee is secured.

Chain of custody entry

Every transfer of evidence is documented with date, time, and the names of the person transferring and receiving; a break in the chain must be explained.

Case review cadence

The supervisor reviews open cases at defined intervals, checks investigative leads, and documents the review with the next action and a due date.

Digital evidence preservation

Body-worn camera and surveillance recordings are preserved before the retention period expires; the supervisor confirms the preservation request is documented.

Performance documentation standard

A supervisor records specific dates, times, and observable behavior rather than conclusions about attitude when documenting a performance issue.

Progressive discipline sequence

Minor issues are addressed first through counseling and documented instruction; repeated or serious violations are referred into the formal disciplinary process.

Restricted duty assignment

A member's medical or restricted-duty status is honored; the supervisor assigns only duties consistent with the restriction and documents the assignment.

Union representation at interrogation

A member subject to an interrogation that may lead to discipline is entitled to union representation upon request; questioning stops until the representative arrives.

Grievance time limits

A member files a grievance through the union and the Department's grievance process within the contractual time limits; the supervisor responds at the first step.

Disciplinary charge content

Charges are served in writing with the specific rule or regulation violated and the factual basis; the member is entitled to representation.

Language access duty

The supervisor arranges interpretation for a limited-English-proficient person before taking a statement or obtaining consent.

De-escalation direction

The supervisor directs officers to slow the encounter, use time and distance, and request specialized resources when a person is in crisis.

Bias-free enforcement rule

Enforcement decisions rest on observed behavior and specific descriptions, never on race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Overtime approval

Overtime is approved in advance where practicable; the supervisor documents the operational reason and the hours worked.

Command inspection purpose

An inspection verifies compliance with Department directives; the supervisor documents deficiencies and the corrective action taken.

Report completeness elements

A report must answer who, what, when, where, how, and why; a report omitting any element is returned for correction.

Report correction method

The supervisor corrects a report by documenting the correction and the reason; the original entry is not destroyed.

Property voucher reconciliation

The property voucher is compared with the arrest report and evidence log; any discrepancy is resolved before the property leaves the command.

Operational order structure

An operational order states the situation, the mission, the execution with assigned responsibilities, and the support and communication requirements.

Observation versus conclusion

A report states facts and observations; a conclusion such as nervousness requires the specific behavior that supports it.