... crimes. This was especially evident after he solved the Manhattan Savings Bank robbery. In that case, Byrnes traced the guilt to the watchman, Patrick Shevlin. Knowing that Shevlin was not a professional yegg, Byrnes knew that he would not be able to withstand his intense interrogation. Shevlin's statement led to the arrest of the other members involved in the robbery. Byrnes efforts and techniques helped to ... lay the groundwork for modern detective work as it is practiced in New York City today. Teddy Roosevelt was the most famous member of the NYPD force. From 1894 to 1897, he served...

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