What insignia denotes the rank of Sergeant?

What insignia denotes the rank of Sergeant?

• A. 3 stripe chevron, first level of supervisor
• B. 2 stripe chevron, second level of supervisor
• C. Gold shield insignia
• D. No insignia

Answer: (A)

Insignia on a NYPD uniform shows a member’s rank and where they stand in the chain of command. The sergeant is the first level of supervision above a patrol officer, and that rank is shown by three stripe chevrons on the sleeve. So the three-stripe chevron correctly indicates sergeant. The other options don’t fit: two stripes point to a different supervisory level, a gold shield insignia is linked to detectives or higher ranks, and no insignia would indicate a non-supervisory role.

Insignia on a NYPD uniform shows a member’s rank and where they stand in the chain of command. The sergeant is the first level of supervision above a patrol officer, and that rank is shown by three stripe chevrons on the sleeve. So the three-stripe chevron correctly indicates sergeant. The other options don’t fit: two stripes point to a different supervisory level, a gold shield insignia is linked to detectives or higher ranks, and no insignia would indicate a non-supervisory role.