NYPD Summons Issuance Guide: Procedures and Regulations, Exams of Advanced Education

A detailed overview of summons issuance procedures for nypd officers, covering various aspects such as types of summons, communication methods, age restrictions, violations, and returnable locations. It also includes rules for issuing summons, definitions related to 'a' summons, and guidelines for handling specific situations like diplomatic vehicles, pedestrian ramps, and commercial vehicles. Additionally, it outlines hazardous violations, seat belt regulations, juvenile report procedures, and tint laws, offering a comprehensive guide for law enforcement personnel. Useful for students studying criminal justice, law enforcement, or related fields, as it provides practical knowledge and insights into the legal and procedural aspects of policing. Useful for university students.

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Trimester 3 NYPD (Police Studies)
What is a summons - answer - A written ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENT issued by a
public servant, which charges a person with committing a specific offense.
- issued in lou of arrest
what are 2 methods of communication when relating to summons - answer Tactical
communication and Impression managemnt
when can a UMOS is authorized to issue a summons (what age) - answer - when the
violator is 16 yrs or older
*** EXCEPT IF VIOLATOR IS UNABLE TO CARE FOR SELF DUE TO ILLNESS,
INJURY, INTOXICATION***
A UMOS can issued for all penal law violations
except: - answer - criminal solicitation
- failure to respond to a appearance ticket
- appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other then alcohol
A parking summons is returnable to who - answer nyc dept. of finance parking
violations operations
A traffic summons ("b summons") is returnable to who - answer nys d.m.v. traffic
violations bureau
A criminal court summons ("c summons") is returnable to who - answer nyc criminal
court
A TAB SUMMONS is returnable to who - answer transit adjudication bureau
A ECB SUMMONS is returnable to who - answer environmental control board
what is the ESTS - answer electronically summons tracking system and it is used to
maintain record of all summonses requisitioned, disturbed, served and/or processed
below what rank are assigned to enforce duties and must carry a sufficient amount of
summons - answer below the rank of captain
when a UMOS need more summons the will request them from who - answer the
desk officer
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Trimester 3 NYPD (Police Studies)

What is a summons - answer - A written ACCUSATORY INSTRUMENT issued by a public servant, which charges a person with committing a specific offense.

  • issued in lou of arrest what are 2 methods of communication when relating to summons - answer Tactical communication and Impression managemnt when can a UMOS is authorized to issue a summons (what age) - answer - when the violator is 16 yrs or older *** EXCEPT IF VIOLATOR IS UNABLE TO CARE FOR SELF DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, INTOXICATION*** A UMOS can issued for all penal law violations except: - answer - criminal solicitation
  • failure to respond to a appearance ticket
  • appearance in public under the influence of narcotics or a drug other then alcohol A parking summons is returnable to who - answer nyc dept. of finance parking violations operations A traffic summons ("b summons") is returnable to who - answer nys d.m.v. traffic violations bureau A criminal court summons ("c summons") is returnable to who - answer nyc criminal court A TAB SUMMONS is returnable to who - answer transit adjudication bureau A ECB SUMMONS is returnable to who - answer environmental control board what is the ESTS - answer electronically summons tracking system and it is used to maintain record of all summonses requisitioned, disturbed, served and/or processed below what rank are assigned to enforce duties and must carry a sufficient amount of summons - answer below the rank of captain when a UMOS need more summons the will request them from who - answer the desk officer

a summons packet contains how many regular and and TAB summons - answer 20 regular and 25 TAB summons what are the rules that you must follow when issuing a summons - answer - must be in numerical order

  • must use black or blue ink BALLPOINT pen
  • must legibly print info in BLOCK LETTERS
  • NO CROSS-OUTS
  • DONT pre-sign summons
  • ONE violation per summons
  • DONT write on the side of the summons
  • make an activity log for EVERY summons prepared
  • DELIVER COPY OF SUMMONS, INTACT TO THE DESK OFFICER AT THE END OF TOUR ON DATE OF ISSUANCE
  • keep OFFICER COPY for final accounting of summons pack
  • if an error occurs on the summons you must bring to your CO along with explanation when in relation to "A" summons what is a highway - answer any public roadway, street, or avenue. when in relation to "A" summons what is an abandoned vehicle - answer - no license plates affixed, for more than 6 hours, on any highway / public place
  • on a public street in excess of 7 consecutive days
  • more than 96 hours on the property of another without permission. when in relation to "A" summons what is a derelict vehicle - answer motor vehicle so dilapidated, burned out, stripped, vandalized, etc., as to be of no apparent value other than scrap what type of vehicles will you NEVER issue a summons - answer a vehicle deemed to be abandoned or derelict Any omission or missed deception of which information will result in a dismissal of the summons - answer - license plate number
  • license plate type
  • expiration date
  • make of vehicle
  • model of vehicle
  • operators name, if present how many summons can you issue a parked vehicle at the location on the same day - answer 3 summons what are 3 types of plates issued by the US department state - answer - Diplomats

how long after the posted parking restriction can you WRITE a summons - answer 5 minute grace period but HAS TO BE WRITTEN ON THE 6TH MINUTE when does the 5 minutes grace period not apply when in relation to summons - answer

  • "no parking anytime"
  • "no standing anytime"
  • "no stopping anytime" What time do we have to indicate on the parking ticket - answer Civilian time ( hours) NOT MILITARY TIME a Universal traffic ticket will be prepared when you sure a summons but where would it be returnable to - answer TVB- traffic violations bureau what are considered to be valid forms of identifications - answer - valid photo driver license
  • valid passport
  • citizen / naturalization papers
  • ny state non-driver identification
  • ny state driver's permit
  • municipal identification card (id nyc) other government photo id Under NO circumstances will you issue a personal service summons or a universal traffic ticket to who - answer an unidentified violator what vehicles are are exempt from carrying insurance cards: - answer - taxis, buses, and rental vehicles
  • government owned vehicles
  • interstate commerce, or public service commission vehicles
  • farm vehicles (certain ones) at what times are divers license checks mandatory - answer - traffic collisions involving death or physical injury
  • traffic collisions regardless of injuries, if rmp is equipped with an ofm computer
  • car stop and the vehicle operator does not present a new york state driver license
  • all car stops if the rmp car is equipped with an off computer
  • other situations (arrest,traffic violation etc.) which require further investigation what are the 18 hazardous violations - answer 1 over the maximum speed limit 2 failed to yield right of way to pedestrian 3 disobey traffic-control device 4 driving while using a portable electronic device 5 use of mobile telephone

6 failure to wear seatbelt or use child safety seat 7 reckless driving 8 unlicensed operator 9 failed to yield right of way to vehicle 10 improper turn 11 unsafe lane change 12 failure to signal 13 overtaking and passing school bus 14 following too closely 15 improper passing 16 backing unsafely 17 tinted windows 18 disobey steady red signal what are the rules regarding seat belts - answer - all children under 4 must be restrained by a safety seat

  • passengers under 4 but over 40 pounds must be in a booster seat
  • all children 4 to 7 must be in a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt system
  • all passengers age 8-15 must be restrained by a safety belt (back seat) at what age (operator or passenger) responsible and is personally served with a summons for failing to buckle up - answer at the age of 16 and the operator is responsible and may be summonsed for any passenger under the age of 16 for no being properly restrained what are the exceptions to wearing seatbelt - answer - school bus passengers 4 or older (under 4 - need car seat)
  • authorized emergency vehicles
  • taxis and liveries
  • buses, other than school buses
  • 1964 or older model vehicles what ages do you prepare a juvenile report worksheet - answer individuals who are at least 7 years old and less then 16 years old when you stop a juvenile on a motorized scooter or skateboard, in addition to filling out a juvenile report worksheet what else would you do - answer the device being used will be seized as arrest evidence and invoiced whats the law for tints on the front windshield - answer cant have less then 70% of light transmittance unless the materials are limited to the uppermost 6 inches of the windshield whats the law for tints on the side wings, side windows, or the rear side windows - answer cant have less then 70% of light transmittance

A "transit recidivist" is defined as a person with - answer - (7 majors), sex crime or weapons possession arrest within nyc in the last 4 years.

  • any prior felony or misdemeanor arrest in the transit system within the last 2 years.
  • 3 or more violation arrests in the transit system within the last 5 years.
  • 3 or more unanswered tab/nov summonses. any person on parole or probation.
  • any person on parole or probation. any person committing theft of service with an aggravating factor is what type of situation - answer a MUST arrest for an ECB summons in staten island the return date would be: - answer the 4Th Thursday of the month following the date of issuance In manhattan, brooklyn, Queens, and the bronx if food property is removed the return date will be - answer not less then 21 days or more then 28 days from date of issuance In manhattan, brooklyn, Queens, and the bronx if no goods or property is removed the return date will be - answer not less than 30 days or more then 37 days from date of issuance In manhattan, brooklyn, Queens, and the bronx in all cases make the return date on which days - answer manhattan - wednesday brooklyn - friday queens - thursday bronx - tuesday If you issue a TAB summons you should make the return date - answer - twenty- eight (28) calendar days from date of issuance when issuing a tab summons and then return date falls on weekend, regular day off, or holiday the return date should be set for.... - answer the next business day Aided reports are prepared for who (R.I.D.A.L. - M.O.U.S.E) - answer Runaway child Injured (except vehicle or bicycle collision) D.o.a. (except vehicle or bicycle collision) Abused,neglected, abandoned child Lost persons M.o.s. sick / injured on duty

Other* Unconscious Sick E.d.p. Aided reports are NOT prepared for who - answer motor vehicle or bicycle collisions and prisoners aided cases requiring notification to relatives or family, if the victim: ( 3 situations) - answer - dies

  • is seriously injured and likely to die
  • is admitted to a hospital a person on a train who is a victim of a gunshot, stabbing, sex offense, or any other serious offense...... the train____________ and will now be considered to be ___________? - answer - The Train will not be moved and it will now be considered a crime scene a passenger with a broken arm or any other injuries or minor illness may be______ - answer may be removed from the train as long it doesn't cause further injuries what is a "man under" mean (transit) - answer a person who has been run over by a train (request ems + esu + fdny + p.s. + power off to subway tracks) when their is a "man under" in transit who may remove a deceased person - answer EDU or FDNY personnel what is a "Space case" and requires response of who - answer - a person who has been caught between the train and the subway platform -response of ESU,EMS,FDNY and a parol supervisor and detectives who is authorized to disturb a dead body or its effects "TED THE MD FROM DC" - answer Technicians (highway district) Esu (if body on train tracks or tunnel) Detectives Medical examiner or assistant District attorney or ada Doctor , emt, paramedics Crime scene unit who can make the declaration of death - answer - a physician, emt or paramedic
  • person 18 or older who voluntarily left home for domestic / financial reasons within what areas will you file a missing report - answer only a report of person missing from a nyc will be accepted..... any residence outside ny city will not be accepted what do you do prior to filing a missing person report when a person is 65 years or older, a child is 9 years or younger or a cognitively impaired/disabled person is missing from a hospital, institution or any other building - answer An initial search of the building will be conducted to verify that such person is actually missing. when dealing with a special category missing person an immediate investigation and search is required for which type of people - answer - 15 years of age younger
  • cognitively impaired/developmentally disabled or disabled to the extent that hospitalization
  • may be required or not capable of self-care or communication
  • 65 years of age or older
  • possible drowning victim
  • unique/unusual case
  • indicated an intention to commit suicide
  • missing under circumstances indicating unaccountability or involuntary disapearance what is a critical wanderer - answer anyone with demetentia who wanders away from supervised care, or controlled environment, cannot be located what is a person that is considered to be a random wandering - answer the subject moves about aimlessly with no apparent goal what is a person that is consider to be a goal-detected wanderer - answer the subject's movement can be attributed to some type of goal what is the "5W" approach - answer WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WATER

what is the silver alert and who may activate it - answer - its a mass notification for a person 65 or older with dementia, as a result of alzheimer's disease or similar condition (aka "a venerable senior")

  • only a captain or above assigned to the detective bureau may activate a silver alert what do you do when umos responds to a report of a missing person that may qualify for a silver alert: - answer - comply with procedure 207-23 "missing person"
  • request the response of the patrol supervisor
  • notify the desk officer of details according to NYS penal law what is a family abduction - answer the taking or keeping of a child by a family member in violation of a custody order what is the protocol for determining whether a case qualify for an amber alert - answer
  • the child must be 17 years old or younger, and,
  • police must believe that the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death, either at the hands of another of due to proven mental or physical disability. what do you do when responding to a report of a missing child and information indicates the case may qualify for an amber alert - answer - Comply With Appropriate Missing Persons Procedures
  • Request Response Of Patrol Supervisor
  • Notify Desk Officer And Request Of Precinct Detective Squad Supervisor what is the broken window theory - answer If low level QOL offenses are tolerated, more serious crime will follow. what is environmental phycology - answer a field that examines the interrelationship between environments and the human behavior what are the 4 ways to define environmental phycology - answer Attention - Understanding how people notice the environment Preferred Environments - People seek out places where they feel competent & confident Environment Stress & Coping - Characteristics of the environment can cause stress Participation - Enhancing citizen involvement in environmental design, management, and restoration efforts
  • Age 7-15 = Juvenile Report System Worksheet (Do Not Seize) what is the personal mutable standard for a personal audio device - answer creating an unreasonable noise that is plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more what is plainly audible - answer its something that an average person would be able to hear what is the personal mutable standard for a sound reproduction device or rapid transit - answer if earphones are used and the sound is spilling from the earphones is not plainly audible from 5 feet away what is the personal mutable standard for vehicle alarms and what do you do - answer when vehicle alarm is activated and does not cease to sound within three (3) minutes
  1. make an activity log entry when alarm was first observed
  2. if owner is not located attempt to disconnect alarm wire form battery cable
  3. if cannot disconnect alarm notify ESU
  4. make active log entry of attempts to deactivate alarms and any damage caused in the process
  5. leave a hand written notification to the owner under windshield wiper explaining actions
  6. if steps have been followed and alarm is still active after 3 minutes, issue an ECB summons and call ROW tow what alarm should a UMOS not attempt to deactivate - answer - a UMOS should not attempt to disable building alarms
  • a summons may be issued if alarm doesn't deactivate within 15 minutes what is the 311 system - answer used to Report Non-Emergency Quality of Life issues what must be done prior to issuing a "C" summons - answer A warrant check if the defendant has an outstanding warrant, a "c" summons will not be issued and .......
  • answer an online arrest will be made

what do you do when you revcive information about ongoing criminal activity & unable to effect summary arrest - answer you will:

  1. notify the intelligence bureau of all information
  2. Notify Desk Officer command of occurrence what do you do When a traffic condition is observed and is not immediately correctable - answer Submit report to the Traffic Safety Officer, command of occurrence, before end of tour what is the speed limit on NYC street - answer 25 miles per hour unless a different speed is posted what is the quality of life offense consumption of alcohol in public and what can you do and what are the exceptions - answer - No person shall consume alcohol in a public place and May issue a Criminal Court summons or arrest Note: excludes block parties & similar functions for which a permit has been obtained what is the quality of life offense protection of companion animals and what can you do - answer It is a violation for a person to knowingly confine a companion animal (dog, cat, etc.) in a motor vehicle in extreme heat or cold without proper ventilation placing an animal in imminent danger of death or serious injury. PO or Peace officer is allowed to take necessary action. what is the quality of life offense care and disposition of animals and what must you do - answer - All complaints of dangerous animals/dogs are to be recorded properly and reported to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  • A Dangerous Animal/Bite Report must be prepared whenever a UMOS responds to a call of a dangerous animal regardless if the animal is present or not. what is the quality of life offense investigations of animal abuse - answer - P.O. may arrest any person and may lawfully take animals into custody to prevent act of cruelty upon any animal
  • animal is considered private property therefor if P.C. does not exist and/or owner does not voluntarily surrender the animal, m.o.s. must obtain a warrant to remove what are the regulations of the quality of life offense "vehicles with loud radios" - answer it is unlawful to play amplified sounds from a vehicle in excess of 70 decibels measured from 25 feet away

what is the administrative code address when speaking about bicyclists recklessly riding on sidewalks (what age) - answer any person 16 years or older riding a bike on a sidewalk in a RECKLESS manner that endangers any other person or property will be issued a "C" summons what is the administrative code address when speaking about bicyclists (age limit) - answer no person 12 years or younger should ride or operate a bike upon a sidewalk area unless otherwise permitted by a sign what are the bicycle / scooter helmet laws (ages) - answer - Under 14 yrs. of age are required to wear a helmet

  • Issue traffic summons to parent or guardian 18 yrs. or older if violation occurs in their presence what is consider to be panhandling in an aggressive manner - answer - Approaching, speaking, or following a person before, during or after soliciting
  • Intentionally touch or cause physical contact with a person or occupied vehicle in the course of soliciting
  • Intentionally block or interfere with the safe or free passage of a person or vehicle by any means
  • Using violent or threatening gestures towards a person solicited what are some Prohibitions Against Certain Forms of Aggressive Solicitation - answer
  • Solicit, ask or beg in an aggressive manner in any public place
  • Solicit, ask or beg within 10 feet of a bank, check cashing business or ATM FACILITY
  • Approaching an operator or occupant of a motor vehicle, for the purpose of performing or offering to perform a service in connection with the vehicle what is the law Unlawful Possession Of Aerosol/ Indelible Marker - answer No person shall carry an aerosol spray paint can or broad tipped INDELIBLE marker into any public building or facility with intent to commit graffiti at what age prohibits the sale of aerosol can / indelible marker to - answer anyone under the age of 21 what do you do when coming across a discarded refrigerator or other self locking container with the locking mechanism intact - answer - Direct the person responsible (if known) to remove door or latch
  • If owner is known and refuses to comply, make an arrest for Creating a hazard

where is the VIN on a car usually located - answer 1) drivers side of the dashboard/instrument panel

  1. drivers side of windshield pillar or post when in relation to the combat auto theft (CAT) program at what times can a P.O. stop a vehicle - answer 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. when in relation to the commuter (CAT) program at what times can a P.O. stop a vehicle - answer 10am until 4pm when in relation to the help end auto theft (HEAT) program what times and ages can a P.O. stop a vehicle and who is it available to (ages) - answer - Available to residents over the age of 40
  • Authorizing P.O. to stop auto if driver appears to be under 25
  • In effect 24 hours a day when in relation to taxi/livery robbery inspection program (TRIP) what is it at what times can a P.O. stop a vehicle - answer - all members of the service on patrol, including those in civilian clothes uno observing a taxi/livery bearing a TRIP decal may briefly stop and visually inspect that vehicle -vehicle occupants MAY NOT be removed -Passengers wishing to leave WILL NOT be asked for identification or otherwise detained, unless they have reasonable suspicion if 1 plate is stolen what is it considered - answer lost property if 2 plates are stole what is it considered - answer petit larceny when can you never take a complaint report over the phone - answer when it involves a stolen vehicle when talking about vehicle pursues what are the guidelines for unmarked vehicles - answer - they are limited
  • they should turn over pursuit to marked vehicles when talking about vehicle pursues what are the guidelines for two wheel motorcycles - answer - they are limited
  • they will terminate pursuit when a 4 wheel department vehicle have joined
  • all car stops if the rmp is equipped with an ofm computer.
  • other situations such as arrests, traffic violations, etc. which may require further investigation. upon notification of any vehicle collision you are required to prepare what document - answer a PAR (police accident report) what vehicles do not requiring insurance cards - answer - taxis, buses, and other rented vehicles
  • vehicles operating under the authority of the public service commission and interstate commerce commission
  • government owned vehicles
  • certain farm vehicles during a vehicle collision what do you do if a person is unconscious - answer Place Identification Tag on the person and removed them to hospital upon notification of a bicycle collision you are required to prepare what document - answer a PAR (police accident report) VTL Section 605 requires persons to report COLLISIONS where which situations occurred and how long do have to file this report (DIP) - answer -death -injured -property damage of 1000 dollars or more must be filed within 10 days of collision when you leave the scene of a collision and there was PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY what would you be charged with - answer A traffic infraction when you leave the scene of a collision and there was PERSONAL INJURY what would you be charged with - answer A misdemeanor when you leave the scene of a collision and there was DEATH OR SPI what would you be charged with - answer A felony what is the procedure in the event of a department vehicle collision - answer 1) Request ambulance, if necessary
  1. Request operator, occupants and witnesses to remain until the Patrol Supervisor arrives
  2. Obtain the name, address, home and business telephone numbers of persons involved and witnesses
  3. request patrol supervisor of precinct of occurrence
  4. The officer will prepare a REPORT OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (MV104), NOT a Police Accident Report (MV104AN), in all cases when requesting a DARP tow what DONT you transmit - answer The make, model or year what is a POLICE DEPARTMENT TOW used for - answer used for evidence vehicles and seized vehicles ex INVESTIGATION EVIDENCE SAFEGUARD FORFEITURE
  • Arrest
  • commission of a crime what is a SANITATION TOW used for - answer used for derelict vehicles what is a ROTATION TOW used for and what are some vehicles that qualify for this tow
  • answer used to for towing and storage of certain (unoccupied) vehicles
  • Auto alarm ringing unable to disconnect
  • Recovered stolen vehicle
  • Apparently abandoned
  • VIN missing or illegible
  • Expired NYS registration over 60 days or missing registration sticker
  • Driveway tow (Blocked Driveway) what is a FRANCHISE TOW used for and what are they also known as - answer - AKA authorized tows -used to remove vehicles from highways, parkways, bridges or tunnels what is a DARP TOW used for - answer used for collisions on public roads