I've been pondering it for a little while now and I've got my heart pretty much set on joining the NYPD. I'm signing up for the June exam, but I do have a few questions that've been rattling around in my head. Any NYPD folks care to answer them for me? I'd really appreciate it.
1. What are the hair and facial hair regs for the NYPD? I've heard one millimeter is the limit for facial hair, but I haven't heard/read anything about the hair on your head. I'm hoping it's not crew-cut/buzz-cut length only...but I can't remember if I've seen many/any NYPD with longer hair.
2. Do NYPD officers have to pass a swimming/water rescue test during academy? I'm not a very strong swimmer, and if there's swimming involved at academy I think I'd like to get some instruction before I go. Good idea? I might get the extra swimming instruction even if it's not required, just so I'll be helpful if someone tumbles into the East River.
3. I know NYPD has pretty solid health insurance...are spouses and children covered without charge, or do they deduct more from your check?
4. How's dental and optical coverage with NYPD? I haven't been able to find info on these.
5. Does the NYPD issue tasers, and if so, does the training for them involve getting zapped? It's definitely not something that'll keep me from going, but it'd be nice to know ahead of time that I'm going to be shocked into a quivering pile of Jell-O before I sign up, you know?
6. Same question for OC/pepper spray - do you get blasted with it as part of academy training? Again, just nice to know it's coming, if it's coming.
Thanks for the answers! I know some of these questions might seem kind of stupid, but I'm curious, so please humor me.
1. What are the hair and facial hair regs for the NYPD? I've heard one millimeter is the limit for facial hair, but I haven't heard/read anything about the hair on your head. I'm hoping it's not crew-cut/buzz-cut length only...but I can't remember if I've seen many/any NYPD with longer hair.
2. Do NYPD officers have to pass a swimming/water rescue test during academy? I'm not a very strong swimmer, and if there's swimming involved at academy I think I'd like to get some instruction before I go. Good idea? I might get the extra swimming instruction even if it's not required, just so I'll be helpful if someone tumbles into the East River.
3. I know NYPD has pretty solid health insurance...are spouses and children covered without charge, or do they deduct more from your check?
4. How's dental and optical coverage with NYPD? I haven't been able to find info on these.
5. Does the NYPD issue tasers, and if so, does the training for them involve getting zapped? It's definitely not something that'll keep me from going, but it'd be nice to know ahead of time that I'm going to be shocked into a quivering pile of Jell-O before I sign up, you know?

6. Same question for OC/pepper spray - do you get blasted with it as part of academy training? Again, just nice to know it's coming, if it's coming.
Thanks for the answers! I know some of these questions might seem kind of stupid, but I'm curious, so please humor me.
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