N.Y. VIL Law § 8-802
This is the official text of N.Y. VIL Law § 8-802, part of New York’s VIL Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "VIL Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Powers and duties of police officers
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§ 8-802 Powers and duties of police officers. The police officers so\nappointed shall have all the powers and be subject to the duties and\nliabilities of constables of towns in serving process in any civil\naction or proceeding. In addition to other powers conferred by law, said\npolice officers shall have power to execute any warrant or process\nissued by a court of the county or counties in which such village is\nsituated.\n
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