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When did Theodore Roosevelt become the New York City Police commissioner?
William Lafayette Strong, a reform-minded Republican, won the 1894 mayoral election and offered Roosevelt a position on the board of the New York City Police Commissioners
What did Theodore Roosevelt do as the New York City Police Commissioner?
Theodore Roosevelt became president of the board of New York City Police commissioners and radically reformed the police force.
What changes did Theodore Roosevelt make to the New York City Police force?
Theodore Roosevelt implemented regular inspections of firearms and annual physical exams, appointed recruits based on their physical and mental qualifications rather than political affiliation, and established Meritorious Service Medals
Were Theodore Roosevelt's changes to the New York Police force successful?
Did Theodore Roosevelt make any other changes as commissioner desides implementing regular inspections of firearms and annual physical exams and appointing recruits based on their physical and mental qualifications?
During Theodore Roosevelt tenure, a Municipal Lodging House was established by the Board of Charities. He required officers to register with the Board and had telephones installed in station houses.

Question: Were his changes popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Theodore Roosevelt's changes, while he was president of the board of New York City Police commissioners, popular?