NYC Streets police tourists exam

The video discusses New York's Midtown squad, a group of young men selected for their intelligence and good manners, whose primary role is to assist out-of-town visitors. It also covers the recruitment process for New York's expanding police force, emphasizing that selections are made based on merit by the City Civil Service Commission.

What qualities are emphasized in the selection of New York's Midtown squad?

• Experience in law enforcement

• Intelligence and good manners

• Ability to work independently

• Physical strength and endurance

What is not a characteristic of the Midtown squad?

• Picked for physical strength

• A force of young men

• Selected for intelligence

• Chosen for good manners

What is the primary duty of the Midtown squad?

• To patrol the streets

• To assist out of town visitors

• To enforce traffic laws

• To conduct investigations

How are recruits for New York's police force chosen?

• Through a lottery system

• Based on recommendations

• Strictly on merit

• By seniority

Who is responsible for the merit-based selection of police recruits?

• The Police Chief

• The City Civil Service Commission

• The State Government

• The Mayor's Office