👮 Less than a year after graduating from the NYPD Academy, rookie Officer Freddy Cerpa is making a tangible difference in the lives of those around him, helping to save two choking toddlers within months. The first incident occurred on Dec. 7 while Cerpa was off-duty at his Long Island home. After calling 911, his neighbor ran over and frantically alerted him that his one-year-old child was choking. Cerpa jumped to action and performed back blows on the child, helping to get them breathing agai

Get an inside look at the NYPD’s Teen Citizens Police Academy. Hear from recent graduates on how they were able to interact with police officers, learn about the various units within the department, and go through similar training exercises. | NYPD

40K views · 2.6K reactions | Meet your NYPD! From former mailmen to army vets, from new immigrants to 6th generation NYPD officers, they’re bringing the best of who they are to help keep NYC safe. No matter their background, they all have one thing in common—they’ve chosen to serve and protect you. | NYPD | Facebook

The NYPD's newest police academy class was sworn in today. Join us as we wish them all the best as they take part in some of the best police training in the world over the next six months. Learn about the NYPD's new recruits ▪️33 served in U.S. Military ▪️181 speak a foreign language ▪️Represent 43 different countries ▪️111 are women More: http://nypdnews.com/2017/04/474-new-recruits-sworn-into-the-nypd/ | NYPD