Highway Patrol Collar Brass (Citywide) as per the NYPD-Patrol-Guide

New York CityPolice-Highway PatrolCollar Brass SetScrew Back AttachmentTheNew York City Police Department Highway Patrol, also known as theNYPD Highway Patrolor by the shorthandNYPD HWY, is a specialized unit under the auspices of theNYPD'sTransportation Bureauprimarily responsible for patrolling and maintaining traffic safety on limited-access highways withinNew York City. The NYPD Highway Patrol's other duties and roles include accident investigations, advanced driver and radar training for NYPD officers, field sobriety testing, dignitary and parade escorts, hazardous material and truck traffic enforcement, anti-drag racing programs, and anti-terrorist checkpoints at key bridges and intersections in the city.History of the NYPD Highway PatrolThe NYPD Highway Patrol's origins begin in 1911 with the formation of the NYPD's firstmotorcyclesquad, which was formed to meet the challenges of handling increasing traffic danger concomitant with the rise of automobile use. The unit—then simply known as the Motorcycle Squad—was enlarged as automobile traffic and speeding arose as major problems for the city, and in 1929, the unit was expanded to include armored motorcycles for use in anti-gang activities by the NYPD.In 1933, the unit expanded to include a formally designated "Grand Central Parkway Motorcycle Squad" for patrol on a limited-access highway.Until 1972, the unit remained primarily focused on the Motorcycle Squad, when in that year the motorcycle division was merged with the NYPD's Accident Investigation Squad to officially form the NYPD Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol patch was created, however, five years later in 1977.OrganizationThe NYPD Highway Patrol is divided into four sub-units:Highway Unit #1 inthe Bronx(covers Manhattan and the Bronx)Highway Unit #2 inBrooklynHighway Unit #3 inQueensHighway Unit #5 inStaten IslandHighway Unit #4 inMidtown ManhattanDisbanded September 2010Highway Patrol also includes:Collision Technician GroupCollision Investigation Squad (Highway 1, 2, 3 & 5 all have a squad)Highway District Driver Training UnitMotor Carrier Safety UnitUniformsThe former patch of the NYPD Highway Patrol.In addition to the vehicular distinctions between the Highway Patrol and the general NYPD, there are differences in the uniforms as well. Aside from the Highway Patrol patch, Highway Patrol officers wear a uniform designed for both practical use and with traditional connections with motorcycle patrol duty in mind. In comparison with most NYPD officers' plain slacks or cargo pants, Highway Patrol members wear tapered motorcyclebreecheswith a uniform-width blue stripe, as well as a "crushed"-style version of the NYPD's eight-point cap or a two-toned motorcycle helmet. Motorcycle or riding boots are worn whether an officer is assigned to motorcycle duty or not, excepting those assigned to NYPD Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Safety Unit details; NYPD Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Safety Unit officers wear regular black work boots or low quarters, cargo pants, jumpsuit, and nylon jacket. The Highway unit is also one of only two units within the NYPD allowed to wear leather jackets, as these jackets are better able to prevent injuries from motorcycle crashes. Additional unique uniform features are the unit's use of aSam Browne belt, sidearm lanyards, and a specialized summons book pouch on their belt. The uniform and vehicle distinctions help give the Highway Patrol unit an elite look and prominent presence within the department.The combination of the crushed cap, riding boots and the blue "distinction lace" on the Highway Patrol Uniform is in direct opposition to United States Army traditions; i.e., the uniforms worn by NYPD Highway Patrol are reminiscent of Cavalry, yet the blue is symbolic of Infantry. The color of the "distinction lace"—also known as "piping"—was switched from a black one inch band to the current blue piping underNew York City Police CommissionerWilliam Bratton's first term, who initiated the change in order to emulate the Boston Police Department's motor unit.VehiclesThe Highway Patrol vehicle fleet is primarily made up ofFord Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. There are alsoDodge Chargersequipped with Hemi engines,Ford Explorers,Ford Taurus AWD Interceptors, andChevrolet Tahoesin the vehicle fleet. They are not termed as "cruisers" but rather asRadio Motor Patrol units(RMPs). Highway Patrol vehicles differ from more typical NYPD vehicles in that they feature a larger and more complex moveable light bar on the roof called "risers", which rise up into the air to promote greater visibility on highways and also to warn oncoming vehicles of the presence of danger or an obstruction. Highway Patrol RMPs are additionally equipped with push bumpers to enable officers to push disabled vehicles off or out of a highway lane in order to smooth traffic flow. These vehicles also offer a much stronger engine compared to regular NYPD RMPs. A Highway Patrol RMP is also distinguished from other NYPD automobiles by its "HWY" designation on the rear of the car followed by its command unit number; additional Highway Patrol stenciling may also be present across the front and/or the rear windshield.In addition to automobiles, the Highway Patrol continues to usemotorcyclesin its daily traffic duties; currently the Highway Patrol usesHarley-Davidsons, and these are most prominently used when escorting visiting national or foreign dignitaries to New York, or when opening many of the city's parades.An NYPD Highway Patrol Dodge Charger radio motor patrol (RMP) car.An NYPD Motor officer in actionAn NYPD Highway Patrol motorcycle.An NYPD Highway Patrol RMP with the riser lights up.An NYPD Highway Patrol Dodge Charger RMP.New Ford Taurus AWD Interceptor assigned to the NYPD Highway PatrolAuxiliary Police Highway Patrol UnitAn NYPD Auxiliary Highway Patrol RMP.The NYPD has a volunteer unit of the NYPD Highway Patrol Unit. This unit is called theNew York City Police Department Auxiliary PoliceHighway Patrol Unit. The unit is made up of trained volunteer officers who assist the full-time Highway Patrol officers by patrolling thehighways, parkways and main thoroughfares throughout theCity of New York. The officers in this unit equipped withhandcuffs, astraight baton,whistle,flashlight,reflective traffic vest, and apolice radiothat is directly linked to theCentral Dispatcher, other Auxiliary Police officers, and Highway Patrolman. These officers are unpaid, and receive no benefits for their work. The main jobs for these officers are to assist disabled vehicles and to aid in traffic control responsibilities at accident scenes. These officers do not carry afirearm, and theyare neverpermitted to make traffic stops.Auxiliary Highway Patrol officers wear the same uniforms as full-time Highway Patrol officers and patrol in marked Highway PatrolvehicleswithAUXILIARYdecals affixed to them. All applicants to this Auxiliary unit are required to have a minimum of five years experience as a patrol officer with theNYPD Auxiliary Policebefore they will be considered for the job. In addition they must be qualified to operate Highway Patrol vehicles (except motorcycles).Auxiliary Police recruits must pass a 16-week "Auxiliary Police Basic Training Course" which is classified as "Part Time Peace Officer Training". Auxiliary recruits are required by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council to undergo and pass this training course before they become Auxiliary Police officers. The training given in this course includes training in penal law, radio use, unarmed self-defense including the use of pressure points, self-defense with a nightstick, first aid, firearm safety, domestic violence, and arrest procedures. A written and physical exam is given at the end of training.All Auxiliary Police officers are required by New York State to pass an annual refresher course in the use of force with the nightstick, arrest procedures, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice, Auxiliary Police officers are certified as "Part-TimePeace Officerswithout Firearms Training" by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services-Municipal Police Training Council and are registered as peace officers in the NYS DCJS registry of peace officers.StrengthAt present, there are between 250–450 full-time officers and 30–60 Auxiliary Police officers within the NYPD Highway Patrol. As with the NYPD as a whole, the number of officers within the unit fluctuates according to budgetary and political changes. Full-time officers must volunteer, be selected to join the Highway Patrol Unit, and usually must have between five and ten years of commendable experience as a patrol officer in order to qualify for a position. Auxiliary Police officers must have five years of commendable experience as a patrol officer in theNYPD Auxiliary Policethen may apply to transfer to the highway unit. In many ways, the elite status of this unit and its traditions are similar to that of the NYPD Mounted Unit. This item is manufactured byBMI- a Registered TrademarkWorldwide Shippingon an Actual Cost BasisLicensing Disclaimer:1. Not all products are licensed by the City of New York (the State of New York or any other government authorityif appropriate), and;2.Insignia arepresented as a decoration and do not indicate any authority, sponsorship orapproval of the City (State or whatever) of New York or any other government authority.Sales of this item are in full compliance withUnited StatesFederal Law: 18 USC § 716 et seq:(a) Whoever—(1) knowingly transfers,transports, or receives, in interstate or foreign commerce, a counterfeitofficial insignia or uniform;(2) knowingly transfers,in interstate or foreign commerce, a genuine official insignia or uniform to anindividual, knowing that such individual is not authorized to possess it underthe law of the place in which the badge is the official official