Law enforcement in New York (state)
Such designation confers very limited NYS Peace Officer authority upon the employee pursuant to New York State Criminal Procedure Law ยง 2.10 sub(27).Peace officers, as listed and defined under the Criminal Procedure Law 2.10 ( 1 through 85 ), must be appropriately licensed and authorized by their specific agency or department to carry a firearm and are limited by title and subdivision within criminal procedure law 2.10, and which is clearly stated by New York State legislation [5] (as of 01/13/2020 the NYS Assembly recommitted and this bill was deleted IE: enacting clause stricken ... as posted on the bill) .For example in subdivision 27 of criminal procedure law 2.10[6] which pertain to all New York City Special Patrolmen (Peace Officer).Most uniformed peace officers carry a baton, can of pepper spray, pair of handcuffs, a whistle, a flashlight, and a portable radio.A major piece of the peace officer uniform is the badge (also known as a shield in New York), which is usually worn on the left or right chest of the shirt or jacket.