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After independence, New York adopted the London police model and established a paid professional police force
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The first set of printed rules and regulations was issued to the police force
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police insurance fund was established to guarantee financial security to the families of police officers killed or disabled in the line of duty
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The New York City Police Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the New York City Police Department. https://nycpm.org/
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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