• How many Police Officers are there in the NYPD?

Reporting a Crime

• When should you call 911?
• What should you do if you see a crime occurring?
• Do I have to give my name when I call 911?

• How do I apply for a handgun License?
• How do I get a copy of an accident report?
• How do I get a copy of an aided or complaint report?

Stop, Question and Frisk

• What is a Stop, Question and Frisk encounter?
• ¿Que es un encuentro de Parar, Preguntar y Requisar? (Spanish)
• Что означает быть остановленным, опрошенным, и обысканным? (Russian)
• 정지, 질문 및 신체 수색권이란? (Korean)
• Che cos’e’ un fermo, una domanda e una perquisizione? (Italian)
• Kisa yo rele yon rankont Kanpe, Kesyone ak Fouye? (French Creole)
• 拦停、询问和拍搜什么是？ (Chinese)

Warrant Information

• I think I have a warrant for my arrest. How do I find out?
• How can I clear a warrant?
• Do arrest or bench warrants expire?

• What does Internal Affairs investigate?
• How do I make a complaint?
• Must an individual identify themselves to report an allegation?

• How many developments are patrolled by the Housing Bureau?
• What is a vertical patrol?
• I need help from the Police. Should I call 911 or the Police service area?

• How do I become a Police Officer?
• What are the benefits?
• How do I become a part-time crossing guard?

• How does one qualify for a press card?
• How much is the application fee for press credentials?
• How can I obtain an application for press credentials?
• How long is the application process?
• I am starting out in the business and have not covered any previous assignments. How can I obtain a press card?
• I have press credentials issued by another state or country and I will be in New York City to cover a major event, will my credentials be honored?

• Does the Police Department offer any tips for home safety?
• Does the Police Department offer any security tips for small businesses?
• Where can I get my vehicle VIN etched?
• What kind of programs does the Police Department have that involve the community?
• What is the Police Department doing to promote positive police/community relations?
• How can I get information regarding summer play sites or play streets and other PAL programs?
• What if an organization claiming to be the Police calls asking for a donation?

• I have information about a crime I believe has occurred, but want to remain anonymous
• I want to get involved in or learn more about The Police Explorers Program

• How long do I have to wait before I report someone missing?
• How do I check on the status on a missing person?
• How do I check on a case handled by detectives?

• What are some tips for riding the subway more safely?
• How do I get from here to there on the NYC subway system?
• I was issued a transit adjudication bureau summons for violating a Subway rules. What do I do?

• What can I do for an immediate noise problem?
• What can I do for an on going illegal noise complaint?

• May I park at a broken, jammed, or defective meter?
• Can I park my car once the sanitation sweeper cleans the street?
• How far must I park from the fire hydrant in New York City?