The Radio Patrol System of the City of New York

The application of radiotelephony to municipal police work in New York City is described from the organization viewpoint. Brief references are made to historical backgrounds and description of apparatus, and the steps taken to select a receiver suitable for local conditions are outlined. The method of controlling the patrolforce by radio is described at some length with examples, and a summary of results during the first year is given to show the value of this means of communication to police work.