While the NYPD uses specific forms for distinct incidents—such as the UF-61 for Complaint Reports or the Aided Report for medical emergencies—the UF-49 serves as a catch-all, "omnibus" report used to document incidents, events, or conditions that do not have a dedicated specific form. It is the standardized method for police officers to create an official record of an occurrence that requires documentation but does not fit into standard crime or accident categories.

The incident, which became known as the "NYPD UFO Incident" or " Hudson River UFO Sighting," remains one of the most well-documented and intriguing UFO sightings in American history. While the object was never identified, and no explanation was officially offered, the incident left a lasting impact on the officers involved and the public at large.

Officers may submit a UF 49 to request transfers, decline scholarships, or explain why they are unable to fulfill educational commitments.

It was a chilly winter evening when two New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers, John Fowlis and Jim Bruden, received a peculiar radio transmission while on patrol in the northern part of Manhattan. The dispatcher's voice was calm and matter-of-fact as she relayed a report of a strange object in the sky.

In summary, the is a versatile administrative tool. It ensures that the NYPD maintains a comprehensive record of all departmental activities, bridging the gap between major criminal incidents and the myriad of minor, yet significant, events that officers encounter during their tours of duty.

A UF 49 is typically typed, although some training assignments allow for handwritten versions on lined paper. Standard elements include:

The is an internal administrative form used by the New York City Police Department known colloquially as the "Omnibus Report."

Do not engage. Do not illuminate with UV. Do not recite any verse containing the word “threshold.” The tuning fork (432 Hz, brass, blessed in standing water) will collapse the echo. The entity is not alive. It is a memory of a thing that tried to cross over and failed. It stands where it died, waiting for a door that no longer exists. The NYPD is not equipped to handle the original event. Our jurisdiction ends at the echo. If you see one, call the number on the back of this card. Do not ask questions. Do not remember its face.