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 Community Affairs
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Precinct Community Councils | ||
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 Originally established in the 1940's, Precinct Community Councils are forums that provide on-going, direct communication between the police and community. Community members meet regularly with the precinct Commanding Officer and Community Affairs Officers to discuss and find solutions to public-safety problems in their neighborhood. There are 76 Councils citywide, one in each precinct. In addition, Police Service Areas serving City housing developments convene Resident Councils. Meetings are held once per month and open to the public and your attendance is encouraged. Find out when your Precinct Community Council Meets: visit your precinct web page |  |
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Civilian Observer Ride-Along Program | ||
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The Civilian Observer Ride Along Program provides the public with an
opportunity to observe police officers on patrol. Members of the public ride
with officers in a patrol car for approximately two hours, witnessing first hand
what a police officer on patrol encounters during a tour of duty. The program is
open to anyone with valid photo identification over the age of eighteen. This
past year 1,657 local community members, university students, law enforcement
officials, and visitors from the United States and abroad experienced what it
takes to patrol with New York’s Finest. Click here to download and print a Ride Along Program application form Click here to download and print the Ride Along Program Survey Form | |
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Civilian Observation Patrol (COP) Program | ||
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The Police Department's Civilian Observation Patrol (COP) Program consists of
local residents who patrol their blocks wearing a bright orange jacket, printed
with the program name, to provide a visible presence on the street and to
discourage crime. Volunteers are encouraged to walk their patrols with their
local Community Affairs Officer providing another opportunity to familiarize the
community and officer with each other. Currently there are 23 active patrols
throughout the City with approximately 362 members.
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Citizen's Police Academy | ||
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The Citizen’s Police Academy offers community members the opportunity to experience similar training to that of police recruits at the police academy. This fifteen-week course covers topics such as police science, law, and state of the art policing strategies currently employed by the NYPD. Contact: Your local precinct | |
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Precinct Receptionist Program | ||
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The Precinct Receptionist Program has placed bi-lingual receptionists in precincts with large non-English speaking populations to offer informal counseling in non-police matters, referrals to appropriate government and social service agencies, and translation services. Currently there are 25 receptionists speaking Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Wolof, and Urdu . | |
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The Police Museum | ||
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The Police Museum, an independent non-profit institution, holds formal collections of current and archival police memorabilia. Cutting edge technology allows the visitor to travel through the annals of the Department’s history as well as placing them in the shoes of a police officer in a 3-D virtual “Shoot, Don’t Shoot” simulator. The Museum is located at 100 Old Slip, between Water and South Streets and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm. Link: Police Museum Contact: 212-480-3100 | |
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NYPD Internship Program | ||
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The Police Department's Internship Program provides high school, college, and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the criminal justice field. Various placements are available based on candidates' interests and skills. This opportunity is unpaid and open to students seeking academic credit in sponsored internship courses. Each year there are approximately 150 NYPD interns placed throughout the Department. Contact: 646-610-5323 | |
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