Test 1
New York State Police Trooper Quiz
Test your knowledge about the appointment processes, requirements, and regulations for becoming a Trooper in the New York State Police (NYSP). This quiz is designed for individuals preparing for a career in law enforcement, as well as those interested in understanding the standards that govern NYSP training and operations.
Key topics include:
- Appointment procedures
- Eligibility criteria
- Probationary periods
- Disciplinary actions
- Return to duty protocols
Appointments to the position of Trooper in the NYSP will be made from where?
Military Eligibility list
An eligible list established by competitive examination
An eligible list established by noncompetitive examination
The Superintendent of State Police
Who shall have preferred right to appointment to the Academy?
An applicant who is the child or spouse of a Member killed in the line of duty, and is otherwise qualified.
An applicant who is the child or spouse of a Member killed in the line of duty
Military Service Members
Family members of military service members
Candidates who appear on the special military list shall remain eligible for appointment for how long?
Period of two years following the termination of active military service or three years following expiration of the original eligible list, whichever is shorter
Period of two years following the termination of active military service or two years following expiration of the original eligible list, whichever is shorter
Period of three years following the termination of active military service or three years following expiration of the original eligible list, whichever is shorter
Indefinitely
Who may authorize one or more supplemental competitive exams for individuals.
Major
Detail Commander
The Superintendent
First Deputy Superintendent
How long are all appointments probationary for?
A period including time spent attending the basic school and terminate one year after successful competition of basic school (18 months)
A period including time spent attending the basic school and terminate one year after successful competition of basic school (24 months)
A period including time spent attending the basic school (6 months)
A period including time spent attending the basic school and terminate one year after successful competition of basic school (8 months)
The Superintendent will not give notice, nor grant any payment, to a probationary Member for what reason?
A death in the family
Whose employment is terminated for misconduct
Whose employment is terminated for non-successful completion
Resignation from Member
For appointment to Counsel or Assistant Counsel, the applicant must..
Be a graduate of a resident law school and a member of the bar of the State of New York
Be a member of the bar of the State of New York
Be an undergraduate of a resident law school and a member of the bar of the State of New York
Be a graduate of a resident law school
For appointment to Division Physician or Assistant Physician, the applicant must..
Have a medical doctor degree
Have a medical doctor degree and be licensed to practice in NY
Have a medical doctor degree and be licensed in all states
Be licensed to practice in NY
Freedom of Info Law is under which law?
Public Police Training Council
NYS Trooper Law
Public Officers Law
Municipal Police Training Council
Appointments for Certain non competitive positions are probationary for how long?
36 weeks
72 weeks
52 weeks
120 weeks
Who authorizes assignment of Members to Bureau of Criminal Investigation and appointment of Investigative Specialists to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation?
Executive Law
Public Officers Law
Freedom of Info Law
Commander of Troop
What shall be prepared without delay in accord with Division instructions for disciplinary action?
A verbal report made by the Member
Both a written report and a verbal report
Nothing needs to be reported
A written report made by the Member
During Disciplinary Action, Troop Commander or Detail Commander may..
Recommend that no action is warranted
Determine that the penalties that they can impose are not adequate and forward the report to the Deputy Superintendent - Internal Affairs
Both a and b
None of the above
When should a Member provide an official record of receipt and immediately (by telephone, through channels) notify the Deputy Superintendent - Internal Affairs?
When accusations are made by any person
When a member does not successfully complete the basic school training.
When a Member is being terminated
When a Member is resigning from their position
What are the penalties the Troop Commander can impose on a Member?
Letter of censure, intra-troop transfer and a fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than 5 vacation days
A Intra-troop transfer and fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than 5 vacation days
Letter of censure, intra-troop transfer, fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than 10 vacation days
Letter of censure and fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than 5 vacation days
What happens if the Member does not accept the informal inquiry and adjudication by the Troop Commander?
The Troop Commander will forward the completed report to the Superintendent
The Troop Commander will forward the completed report to the First Deputy Superintendent
The Troop Commander will forward the completed report to the Major
The Troop Commander will forward the completed report to the Lieutenant of Troop
What happens if the First Deputy Superintendent receives a report of accusations about a Member?
There may be a loss of vacation days not to exceed 10 days; suspension without pay not to exceed 60 days and intra or inter troop transfer
The First Deputy Superintendent may return matter to TC; issue a letter of censure; probation not to exceed 8 months, loss of vacation days not to exceed days; suspension without pay not to exceed 70 days; intra or inter troop transfer
The First Deputy Superintendent may return matter to TC; issue a letter of censure; probation not to exceed 6 months, loss of vacation days not to exceed 10 days; suspension without pay not to exceed 60 days; intra or inter troop transfer
The First Deputy Superintendent will terminate the Member for NYSP
Member shall request a formal hearing within how many days of receipt of offer?
8 days
5 days
10 days
7 days
Member has how many days to acknowledge receipt of charges?
6 days
5 days
10 days
8 days
Who does the Hearing Board consist of?
Staff Inspector and two other Commissioned Officers designated by First Deputy Superintendent, the third Officer may be named by the Union but must be of equal or higher rank than the accused
Staff Inspector and two other Commissioned Officers designated by First Deputy Superintendent, the third Officer may be named by the Union (anyone)
Union Board
Two Commissioned Officers designated by First Deputy Superintendent, the third Officer may be named by the Union but must be of equal or higher rank than the accused
The hearing shall..
Be given to the Member verbally and written
Be recorded and Member given opportunity to cross-examine witnesses
Be recorded
Give the member opportunity to cross examine witnesses
During the Hearing the reasonable time for defense preparation will not extend the commencement of the hearing beyond how many days?
30 days
60 days
10 days
80 days
What is the orderly grievance procedure?
Members will go through the Superintendent of Internal Affairs
Members will go through the Union
Members will go through Troop Commander
Members will go through the First Deputy Superintendent
If a Member resigns and wants to be reinstated..
They may be reinstated without examination within one year from the date of such resignation
May be reinstated without examination within two years from the date of such resignation
May be reinstated with examination
May be reinstated without examination within three years from the date of such resignation
Findings and recommendations of the Hearing Board will be submitted to who for the final determination?
Troop Commander
The Major
Superintendent
The First Deputy Superintendent
Pending a hearing an accused Member may be suspended without pay immediately when?
An emergency situation where the Superintendent believes the Member is guilty
A nonemergency situation
Emergency situation where the Superintendent believes the continued status of the Member as a Police Officer may constitute a danger to the Member or others.
The Superintendent finds the hearing to be taking too long.
The Superintendent or his designee may order a Member in writing to return to duty if..
They believe the Member has been out too long.
They believe the Member has become fit for full and strenuous duty
They believe the Member is able to participate in very little strenuous duty
They believe the Member is able to preform at 75%
If the Member objects reporting to duty, he/she must
Provide it in writing (on or before the date he/she is scheduled to report for duty) the determination and request a hearing.
Provide it in writing at least 10 days before reporting to duty.
Request a hearing
Speak to their Troop Commander about extending leave
Does time spent in the military count when being reinstated after resignition?
NO
YES
Superintendent may permit the reinstatement of a person to his former position more than _______ but not to exceed ______. Fill in the blanks
One year, five years
Two years, five years
One year, three years
Three years, five years
Superintendent may immediately place a Member whom they believe to be a potential danger...
On probation for 6 months
On involuntary leave of absence
Who oversees personnel complaints?
Chief Inspector
Troop Commander
Superintendent
First Deputy Superintendent
Who are authorized to determine punishments?
Troop Commander and First Deputy Superintendent
Troop Commander, First Deputy Superintendent, and the Superintendent
Superintendent of Internal Affairs and Troop Commander and
Superintendent and Superintendent of Internal Affairs
Who is responsible for the prompt and thorough investigation of every complaint and accusation made against a Member?
Superintendent
First Deputy Superintendent
Troop Commander
Chief Inspector
A Member placed on a leave of absence may, within ___________ from service of such notice, object to the proposed leave of absence and request a hearing. Fill in the blank.
10 days
10 business days
5 days
5 business days
Member placed on leave pursuant to this Section is not reinstated within ___________ their employment status may be terminated. Fill in the blank.
One year
Three years
20 weeks
Two years
What is a Blotter?
Recording book of the Division is documented
bound book in which date, time, and official police activities of the Division is documented
Written tickets of the Division is documented
Written activities of the Division is documented
Who is the Records Access Officer?
First Superintendent - Central Records Section
Technical Lieutenant - Central Records Section
Technical Deputy- Central Records Section
Troop Commander- Central Records Section
Who shall assume the duties of Zone Commander in his absence?
Troop Commander
Senor Investigator
Lieutenant
Captain
Who personally investigate all serious matters occurring within his Station area and actively supervise the investigation of all other matters that are to be investigated by BCI Members under his supervision ?
Troop Commander
Captain
Senior Investigator
First Sergent
Who are Members with a specialized knowledge or skill?
Station Commander
First Sergeant
Technical Lieutenants
Captain
Who issues notification of appointment and a certificate?
Captain
Superintendent
Major
Lieutenant
The position of a Member becomes vacant when they no longer reside in NYS as per what law?
The Public Officer's Law
The Executive Law
The Info Law
The Principle Law
What do members of the rank of Trooper through Captain recieve?
Mental Examination Yearly
Triannual Performance Evaluation
Annual Performance Evaluation
Physical Examination Yearly
Sergeant exam requires a minimum of ______ as a Trooper?
2 years
3 years
4 years
8 years
If a Member is suspended for 5 days or more they cannot take the exam. True or False
True
False
All promotions are probationary for ______
One year
3 months
2 years
6 months
What code is where a Member shall not engage in misconduct of act in a manner tending to bring discredit upon the division ?
8A0
8A8
8B9
7B6
Article 11 of the Executive Law governs what
The organization and operation of the Division
The Command Troop
Disciplinary action
Public information
Which award is given to any available NYS Police Officer for exceptional valor, recipient receives and inscribed plaque
Brummer Award
George M. Searle Memorial Award
Superintendent's Unit Citation Award
Governor's Police Officer of the Year Award
The Deceased Troopers Memorial is selected by who(whom)?
The Superintendent
Troop Commander
The Honor Board
Chief Inspector
Who shall receive the Superintendent's Unit Citation Award?
The recipient or Member in charge if a detail receives a certificate
Any member of the NYSP
The recipient who commitment to traffic safety
A member of highest rank
How many inches should uniform slacks measure from the floor at heel of shoes?
3.5 inches
1.5 inches
2.5 inches
No more than 5 inches
A Staff Inspector should have?
Gold oak leaf
Gold spread eagle
Two silver bars
One gold bar
Short sleeve uniform shirts may be worn when?
Easter through Labor Day
Easter through Halloween
Memorial Day through Halloween
Memorial Day through Labor Day
A person responsible for the operation of a unit of section at Division is called?
Commissioned Officer
Director
Captain
Chief Technical Sergeant
When more than one appointment or promotion is made on the same day, seniority will be determined by what?
If you are well liked
The order of rank
The order of appointment or promotion
Dependent on the promotion
What does the First Deputy Superintendent do?
handles disciplinary matters, directs the operations of the Aviation Unit and Planning and Research section, directs operation of Executive Services Unit
Command and supervise all Field Operations (UF & BCI)
Oversees the SP Crime Laboratory System and Central Records System
Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the prevention, investigation and response to terrorist-related matters,
Which is NOT a noncommissioned Officer?
First Sergeant
Chief Technical Sergeant
Zone Sergeant
Major
Member assigned to Desk Duty must be armed. True or False?
TRUE
FALSE
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