NYPD NYPD Legal Definitions and Police Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of an 'aided report' (aided card) in NYPD procedure?

Accepted Answer

To record assistance provided to a sick, injured, or deceased person

Answer

An aided report documents any incident in which NYPD provides assistance to a person who is sick, injured, unconscious, or deceased.

Question 2

In NYPD radio communications, what does the code '10-13' signify?

Accepted Answer

Officer needs assistance / officer in distress

Answer

10-13 is the NYPD radio code for 'officer needs assistance,' treated as the highest priority emergency call.

Question 3

When completing an NYPD arrest report, which item is NOT required?

Accepted Answer

The arresting officer's personal home address

Answer

An officer's personal home address is never included in official police reports; only shield number and command are used.

Question 4

What does the 'use of force continuum' guide officers to do?

Accepted Answer

Use force proportional to the level of threat or resistance presented

Answer

The use of force continuum requires officers to match their level of force to the level of resistance or threat they face.

Question 5

Under NYPD patrol guide procedures, what is a 'complaint report' (UF-61) used for?

Accepted Answer

Documenting a crime or alleged criminal incident reported to police

Answer

The UF-61 complaint report is the standard NYPD form used to document any crime or criminal incident reported to or observed by police.

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