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Law Enforcement In New York (state)
Law enforcement in New York State is primarily conducted by Police Officers employed by State, City, County Police departments. A number of State, City, Educational, and private companies employ Peace Officers. Types of Law Enforcement Officers New York law enforcement agencies receive their powers and authority from the New York State Criminal Procedure Law as listed: * Police Officers who are listed under Article 2, §1.20 section 34 (A through V) * Peace Officers who are listed under Article 2, §2.10 (1 through 85) and Special Patrolmen, under Article 2, §2.10, sub 27 Powers of Peace officers The powers of peace officers are listed and defined under criminal procedure law 2.20. The powers of peace officers are limited by sections and/or subdivisions of the criminal procedure law, New York State penal law and employer. Power of Special Patrolman The powers of Special Patrolman are appointed in connection with special duties of employment, and such designation confers lim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York (state)
New York, officially the State of New York, is a state in the Northeastern United States. It is often called New York State to distinguish it from its largest city, New York City. With a total area of , New York is the 27th-largest U.S. state by area. With 20.2 million people, it is the fourth-most-populous state in the United States as of 2021, with approximately 44% living in New York City, including 25% of the state's population within Brooklyn and Queens, and another 15% on the remainder of Long Island, the most populous island in the United States. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east; it has a maritime border with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the northwest. New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and around two-thirds of the state's popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
