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Al Sheppard served in the NYPD during the "urban
warfare" years and received his "Baptism of Fire" at the
"Williamsburg Siege". He was a decorated hero of the
NYPD and member of the elite Emergency Services Unit
(ESU). In his book, E-Man, Al takes the reader on a
non-stop roller coaster ride of emotions as he reveals life on
the streets through the eyes of a combatant during the
turbulent times and the work of the Emergency Services
Unit-the same unit that the Police call when they need Help.
-Detective Lt. Vern Gelbreth, NYPD-Homicide Commander
Al Sheppard joined the NYPD in 1969 after serving two
years in the US Army during the Viet-Nam War. He was
assigned to the NYPD Emergency Service Unit in 1974
through 1984. The mission was Heavy Rescue and Special
Weapons and Tactics. As a member of the original
Anti-Terrorist Team formed by the NYPD (A-Team), Al was
the first NYPD Officer to repel out of a helicopter. In
addition ESU performed Hostage Recovery, Explosive
Identification and Removal.
warfare" years and received his "Baptism of Fire" at the
"Williamsburg Siege". He was a decorated hero of the
NYPD and member of the elite Emergency Services Unit
(ESU). In his book, E-Man, Al takes the reader on a
non-stop roller coaster ride of emotions as he reveals life on
the streets through the eyes of a combatant during the
turbulent times and the work of the Emergency Services
Unit-the same unit that the Police call when they need Help.
-Detective Lt. Vern Gelbreth, NYPD-Homicide Commander
Al Sheppard joined the NYPD in 1969 after serving two
years in the US Army during the Viet-Nam War. He was
assigned to the NYPD Emergency Service Unit in 1974
through 1984. The mission was Heavy Rescue and Special
Weapons and Tactics. As a member of the original
Anti-Terrorist Team formed by the NYPD (A-Team), Al was
the first NYPD Officer to repel out of a helicopter. In
addition ESU performed Hostage Recovery, Explosive
Identification and Removal.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD), which was
established in 1845 , is currently the largest police force in
North America, with primary responsibilities in law
enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of
New York City. The NYPD is considered to be one of the
first "modern" style police departments in the United
States along with the Boston, Massachusetts Metropolitan
Police Department. The NYPD has a broad array of
specialized services, including tactical operations, K-9,
harbor patrol, air support, bomb disposal,
counter-terrorism, intelligence, anti-gang, narcotics, public
transportation, and public housing. NYPD has extensive
crime scene investigation and laboratory resources, as well
as units which assist with computer crime investigations.
The NYPD's headquarters houses an anticrime computer
network, essentially a large search engine and data
warehouse operated by detectives to assist officers in the
field with their investigations.[1] According to the
department, its mission is to "enforce the laws, preserve
the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment."
The New York City Transit Police and Housing Police were
fully integrated into the NYPD in 1995; some new police
officers are randomly assigned to the Transit and Housing
units.[citation needed] Members of the NYPD are
frequently referred to by the nickname New York's Finest.
The NYPD is headquartered at One Police Plaza located on
Park Row across the street from City Hall.
The size of the force has fluctuated, depending on crime
rates, politics, and available funding. The overall trend,
however, shows that the number of sworn officers is
decreasing. In June 2004, there were about 40,000 sworn
officers plus several thousand support staff; In June 2005,
that number dropped to 35,000. As of November 2007, it had
increased to slighly over 36,000 with the graduation of
several clases from the Police Academy. The NYPD's
current authorized uniformed strength is 37,838.[2] There
are also an approximate 4,500 Auxiliary Police Officers,
5,000 School Safety Agents, 2,300 Traffic Agents, and 370
Traffic Agent Supervisors.
The ESU of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is
the largest with over 400 personnel. The ESU and the
Canine Unit provide specialized equipment, expertise and
support to the various units within the NYPD. From auto
accidents to building collapses to hostage situations, "ESU"
officers are called on when the situation requires advanced
equipment and expertise. The Canine Unit provides
assistance during searches for missing persons, perpetrators
and evidence. 14 of the 23 NYPD officers who died on
September 11th, 2001 were from ESU. - Source: Wikipedia
established in 1845 , is currently the largest police force in
North America, with primary responsibilities in law
enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of
New York City. The NYPD is considered to be one of the
first "modern" style police departments in the United
States along with the Boston, Massachusetts Metropolitan
Police Department. The NYPD has a broad array of
specialized services, including tactical operations, K-9,
harbor patrol, air support, bomb disposal,
counter-terrorism, intelligence, anti-gang, narcotics, public
transportation, and public housing. NYPD has extensive
crime scene investigation and laboratory resources, as well
as units which assist with computer crime investigations.
The NYPD's headquarters houses an anticrime computer
network, essentially a large search engine and data
warehouse operated by detectives to assist officers in the
field with their investigations.[1] According to the
department, its mission is to "enforce the laws, preserve
the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment."
The New York City Transit Police and Housing Police were
fully integrated into the NYPD in 1995; some new police
officers are randomly assigned to the Transit and Housing
units.[citation needed] Members of the NYPD are
frequently referred to by the nickname New York's Finest.
The NYPD is headquartered at One Police Plaza located on
Park Row across the street from City Hall.
The size of the force has fluctuated, depending on crime
rates, politics, and available funding. The overall trend,
however, shows that the number of sworn officers is
decreasing. In June 2004, there were about 40,000 sworn
officers plus several thousand support staff; In June 2005,
that number dropped to 35,000. As of November 2007, it had
increased to slighly over 36,000 with the graduation of
several clases from the Police Academy. The NYPD's
current authorized uniformed strength is 37,838.[2] There
are also an approximate 4,500 Auxiliary Police Officers,
5,000 School Safety Agents, 2,300 Traffic Agents, and 370
Traffic Agent Supervisors.
The ESU of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is
the largest with over 400 personnel. The ESU and the
Canine Unit provide specialized equipment, expertise and
support to the various units within the NYPD. From auto
accidents to building collapses to hostage situations, "ESU"
officers are called on when the situation requires advanced
equipment and expertise. The Canine Unit provides
assistance during searches for missing persons, perpetrators
and evidence. 14 of the 23 NYPD officers who died on
September 11th, 2001 were from ESU. - Source: Wikipedia
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