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Start Of The New York Police Department
After independence, New York adopted the London police model and established a paid professional police force -
First Set Of Printed Rules & Regulations
The first set of printed rules and regulations was issued to the police force -
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Police Insurance Fund Established
police insurance fund was established to guarantee financial security to the families of police officers killed or disabled in the line of duty -
Isabella Goodwin becomes the first female police detective
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NYPD Museum is opened
The New York City Police Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the New York City Police Department. https://nycpm.org/ -
First Official "Pit Bull" Police Dog
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Detective Jason Rivera Killed In Shooting
22 year old Detective Jason Rivera, is one of the youngest police officers killed in the line of duty in New York City. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/nyregion/nypd-jason-rivera-funeral.html