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In the past few decades, the crime rate in New York has been a cause of concern not just for the civilians and the authorities but also for the federal government. As such, when the crime rate began declining by 45%, people were happy, but more than that, they were surprised. People might even argue …

Crime in New York City: The Need for Good Police Officers Read More »

Whether you’re watching Luther, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, or any other cop show, there’s always the archetypal police officer to contend with: a dapper Tom Cruise lookalike whose uniform never creases, who never prowls the city without a gun in hand, and who never shies from street battles with miscreants. It’s either this renegade, super-powered cop or …

Fact Versus Fable: Should You Expect a TV Cop Job? Read More »

The crime rate in New York has been at an all-time low since the surge it experienced in the 1980s. Recently, the crime rate has declined significantly by 45%. Certain changes in the functionality of the New York Police Department (NYPD) were one of the reasons for this decline. One such change is the introduction …

NYPD’s New Pattern Recognition System Read More »

So you want to become an NYC police officer or an NYS court officer. It’s a grand career plan, and one that’ll allow you to do something for the greater good. As a policeman, you’re the pillar upon which the city of New York depends. You’ll be required to fight injustice and crime and everything of …

A Summary of Crime and Enforcement Activity in New York City in 2018 Read More »

If you’ve seen any courtroom dramas or true crime shows (or even the news!), you’ve probably come across a court officer without even knowing you were looking at one. It’s those guys in uniforms (sometimes not in uniforms but in suits) who stand to either side of a prisoner, ready to pounce if someone makes …

Your Duties as a Court Officer Read More »

In cases of emergencies, firefighters are usually the first respondents at the scene. From hosing down burning buildings to saving cats stuck on trees, firefighters are on the front lines of creating a society that is safe. The number of firefighters working in the US is approximately 1,134,400. But the weight of their responsibilities is …

Fighting Fire: The Duties and the Diligence Read More »

In order to be recruited as a NYS court officer, you need to take a physical ability test in the second phase of the recruitment procedure. Here’s what you can expect from it: Push-up test: Your upper body strength and stamina is evaluated in the push-up test.Completingas many push ups as possible in one minute …

Things To Know About NYS Court Officer Physical Ability Test Read More »

Becoming a Court Officer in the State of New York is one of the most prestigious positions of employment. As honorable as the profession is, it takes quite a bit of hard work and bureaucratic procedure to get there. Today, we’ll walk you through the court officers’ recruitment process in New York. There are two parts to …

Understand the Recruitment Procedure for New York State Court Officers Read More »

Court officers play a fundamental role in maintaining order both inside and outside court facilities. In New York, court officers are responsible for protecting staff, public and justices in courthouses. They are also capable of enforcing bench warrants and making arrests. To become a court officer, individuals will have to complete a rigorous 2-year long law enforcement …

All You Need to Know About the New York State Court Officer Training Academy Read More »

Many Americans claim they don’t like exams because they don’t test well. Recent surveys also prove that Americans struggle to make it through most forms of standardized testing, although the reasons for such a trend remain unclear. So does this trend apply to the written exam for the New York Court Interpreter position? Most likely, yes. The …

Applying for the New York Court Interpreter Position? Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »