Patrol Procedures & Verified Q&A Bundle
This comprehensive study guide is specifically tailored for recruits completing the NYPD
Auxiliary Police training program and preparing for the final written exam. It features an
extensive bank of verified practice questions and answers, including a complete
breakdown of mandatory radio 10-codes and departmental 10-series signals. The
material covers essential patrol techniques, memo book protocols, and legal definitions
of evidence to ensure you meet the "eyes and ears" standard of the department. Fully
updated for the 2025/2026 cycle, this guide simplifies complex procedures like "Aided"
case reporting and ESU notifications to help you secure a passing grade on your first
attempt.
Section 1: Radio Codes (10-Codes)
What does the radio code 10-01 mean?
A. Report to your command
B. Call your command
C. Standby
D. Repeat message
Answer: B. Call your command
Which code is used to acknowledge a message (Copied)?
A. 10-04
B. 10-02
C. 10-10
D. 10-84
Answer: A. 10-04
A 10-13 signal is transmitted. What does this indicate?
A. Alarm of fire
B. Vehicle accident
C. Assist Police Officer (Emergency)
D. Call dispatcher by phone
Answer: C. Assist Police Officer (Emergency)
What is the correct code for a "Possible Crime" (e.g., suspicious person or shots
fired)?
, A. 10-31
B. 10-20
C. 10-10
D. 10-50
Answer: C. 10-10
Which code should you relay to the dispatcher upon arriving at the scene of an
assignment?
A. 10-98
B. 10-84
C. 10-63
D. 10-04
Answer: B. 10-84
A 10-54 over the radio refers to:
A. Disorderly group
B. Vehicle accident
C. Ambulance case (sick or injured person)
D. Traffic condition
Answer: C. Ambulance case (sick or injured person)
What does 10-31 represent?
A. Past burglary
B. Burglary in progress
C. Past robbery
D. Robbery in progress
Answer: B. Burglary in progress
If you are going out of service for a meal, which code do you use?
A. 10-61
B. 10-62
C. 10-63
D. 10-98
Answer: C. 10-63
Which code is used for an "Assault in progress"?
A. 10-24
B. 10-34
C. 10-30
D. 10-10S
Answer: B. 10-34
, What does 10-90Z indicate as a final disposition?
A. Arrest made
B. Unfounded
C. Gone on arrival
D. Complaint report prepared
Answer: C. Gone on arrival
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Section 2: Patrol Procedures & Terminology
What is the departmental term for a sick or injured person?
A. Collar
B. Aided
C. Bus
D. Subject
Answer: B. Aided
What does the acronym RMP stand for?
A. Regional Mobile Patrol
B. Radio Motor Patrol
C. Rapid Movement Police
D. Remote Monitoring Post
Answer: B. Radio Motor Patrol
What is the primary mission of the NYPD Auxiliary Police program?
A. To make arrests and issue summonses
B. To serve as the "eyes and ears" of the department
C. To conduct undercover narcotics operations
D. To replace regular officers in high-crime areas
Answer: B. To serve as the "eyes and ears" of the department
How should an Auxiliary Officer make a correction in their memo book?
A. Use white-out to cover the mistake
B. Scribble over it until it is unreadable
C. Draw a single line through the incorrect matter