NY Crim Pro L § 2.10 (2021)
2021 New York Laws CPL - Criminal Procedure Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - Short Title, Applicability and Definitions Article 2 - Peace Officers 2.10 - Persons Designated as Peace Officers.

§ 2.10 Persons designated as peace officers.   Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law or charter  to  the  contrary,  only  the  following persons shall have the powers of, and shall be peace officers:   1. Constables or police constables of a town or village, provided such designation is not inconsistent with local law.   2. The sheriff, undersheriff and deputy sheriffs of New York city  and sworn  officers  of  the  Westchester county department of public safety services  appointed  after  January   thirty-first,   nineteen   hundred eighty-three  to  the title of public safety officer and who perform the functions previously performed by a Westchester county deputy sheriff on or prior to such date.   3.  Investigators  of  the  office  of   the   state   commission   of investigation.   4.  Employees  of the department of taxation and finance designated by the commissioner of taxation and finance as peace officers and  assigned by  the  commissioner  of taxation and finance (a) to the enforcement of any of the criminal or seizure and forfeiture provisions of the tax  law relating  to  (i)  taxes  imposed  under or pursuant to the authority of article twelve-A of the tax law and administered  by  the  commissioner, (ii)  taxes  imposed  under  or  pursuant  to  the  authority of article eighteen of the tax law and  administered  by  the  commissioner,  (iii) taxes  imposed  under  article  twenty  of the tax law, or (iv) sales or compensating use taxes relating  to  petroleum  products  or  cigarettes imposed  under  article  twenty-eight  or  pursuant  to the authority of article twenty-nine of the tax law and administered by the  commissioner or  (b)  to  the enforcement of any provision of the penal law relating to any of the taxes described in paragraph  (a)  of  this  subdivision  and relating  to  crimes effected through the use of a statement or document filed with the department in connection with the administration of  such taxes or  (c)  as  revenue  crimes specialist and assigned to the enforcement of any of the  criminal  provisions  of  the  tax  law  relating  to  taxes administered  by  the  commissioner  of  taxation and finance other than those taxes set forth in  paragraph  (a)  of  this  subdivision  or  any provision  of the penal law relating to such taxes, and those provisions of the penal law (i) relating to any of the  foregoing  taxes  and  (ii) relating  to  crimes effected through the use of a statement or document filed with the department in connection with the administration of  such foregoing taxes or  (d)  to  the  enforcement  of any provision of law which is subject to enforcement by criminal penalties and which relates to  the  performance by  persons  employed  by  the department of taxation and finance of the duties of their employment.   Provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize any such employee designated as a peace officer after November first, nineteen hundred eighty-five to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant  to section 400.00 of the penal law, and further provided that, prior to such designation by the commissioner each such  employee  shall have  successfully  completed  the  training  requirements  specified in section 2.30 of this article. Provided, further, that any license issued to such employee pursuant to  such  peace  officer  designation  by  the commissioner shall relate only to the firearm issued to such employee by the  department  of taxation and finance and such permit shall not cover any other firearms. The  foregoing  sentence  shall  not  be  deemed  to  prohibit such peace officer from applying for a separate permit relating to non-departmental firearms.   5.  Employees  of  the New York city department of finance assigned to enforcement of the tax on cigarettes  imposed  by  title  D  of  chapter forty-six  of  the  administrative  code  of the city of New York by the commissioner of finance.   6. Confidential investigators and inspectors,  as  designated  by  the commissioner,  of the department of agriculture and markets, pursuant to rules of the department.   7.  Officers  or  agents  of  a  duly  incorporated  society  for  the prevention of cruelty to animals.   * 7-a.  Officers  or  agents  of  a  duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to children in Rockland county; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision  shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such officer  or  agent  to  carry,  possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has  been  issued  pursuant  to section  400.00 of the penal law; and provided further that such officer or agent shall exercise the powers of a peace officer only  when  he  is acting pursuant to his special duties.   * NB Repealed August 11, 2023   8.  Inspectors  and officers of the New York city department of health when acting pursuant to their special duties as  set  forth  in  section 564-11.0  of  the administrative code of the city of New York; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   9.  Park  rangers  in Suffolk county, who shall be authorized to issue appearance tickets, simplified traffic  informations,  simplified  parks informations and simplified environmental conservation informations.   10.  Broome  county  park  rangers  who  shall  be authorized to issue appearance tickets, simplified traffic  informations,  simplified  parks informations,  and  simplified  environmental conservation informations; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   11. Park rangers  in  Onondaga  and  Cayuga  counties,  who  shall  be authorized to issue appearance tickets, simplified traffic informations, simplified  parks informations and simplified environmental conservation informations, within the respective counties of Onondaga and Cayuga.   12. Special police officers designated by  the  commissioner  and  the directors  of  in-patient  facilities  in  the  office  of mental health pursuant to section 7.25 of the mental hygiene law, and  special  police officers  designated by the commissioner and the directors of facilities under  his  or  her  jurisdiction  in  the  office   for   people   with developmental  disabilities  pursuant  to  section  13.25  of the mental hygiene law; provided, however, that nothing in this  subdivision  shall be  deemed  to  authorize  such  officers  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  therefor  has  been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   13. Persons designated as special police officers by the director of a hospital  in  the  department of health pursuant to section four hundred fifty-five of the public health law; provided, however, that nothing  in this  subdivision  shall  be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.    15.  Uniformed  enforcement  forces  of  the  New  York  state thruway authority, when acting pursuant to  subdivision  two  of  section  three hundred sixty-one of the public authorities law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   16. Employees of the  department  of  health  designated  pursuant  to section  thirty-three  hundred  eighty-five  of  the  public health law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   17.  Uniformed  housing  guards  of  the  Buffalo  municipal   housing authority.   18.  Bay  constable  of  the  city of Rye, the villages of Mamaroneck, South Nyack and bay constables of the towns of East Hampton,  Hempstead, Oyster  Bay,  Riverhead,  Southampton,  Southold, Islip, Shelter Island, Brookhaven,  Babylon,  Smithtown,  Huntington   and   North   Hempstead; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize the bay constables in the city of Rye, the  village  of  South Nyack  or  the  towns  of  Brookhaven,  Babylon, Southold, East Hampton, Riverhead, Islip, other than a bay constable of the town  of  Islip  who prior   to   April   third,  nineteen  hundred  ninety-eight  served  as harbormaster for such town and whose position was  reclassified  as  bay constable  for  such  town prior to such date, Smithtown, Huntington and Shelter Island to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm  unless the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   19. Harbor masters appointed by a county, city, town or village.   20. Bridge and tunnel  officers,  sergeants  and  lieutenants  of  the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority.   21. a. Uniformed court officers of the unified court system.   b.  Court  clerks  of the unified court system in the first and second departments.   c. Marshall, deputy marshall, clerk or uniformed court  officer  of  a district court.  (d)  Marshalls or deputy marshalls of a city court, provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision  shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such officer  to  carry,  possess,  repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section  400.00 of the penal law.   e. Uniformed court officers of the city of Mount Vernon.   f. Uniformed court officers of the city of Jamestown.   22.  Patrolmen  appointed by the Lake George park commission; provided however that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   23.   Parole  officers  or  warrant  officers  in  the  department  of corrections and community supervision.   23-a. Parole revocation specialists in the department  of  corrections and  community  supervision;  provided,  however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such  employee  to  carry, possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   24. Probation officers.    25. Officials, as designated by the commissioner of the department  of corrections   and   community  supervision  pursuant  to  rules  of  the department, and correction officers of any state  correctional  facility or of any penal correctional institution.   26.  Peace  officers  designated pursuant to the provisions of the New York state defense emergency act, as set forth in chapter seven  hundred eighty-four  of the laws of nineteen hundred fifty-one, as amended, when acting pursuant to their special duties during a  period  of  attack  or imminent  attack  by  enemy  forces, or during official drills called to combat natural or man-made  disasters,  or  during  official  drills  in preparation  for  an  attack  by  enemy  forces  or in preparation for a natural or man-made disaster; provided, however, that  nothing  in  this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant  to  section  400.00  of  the  penal  law;  and provided  further,  that such officer shall have the powers set forth in section 2.20 of this article only during a period of imminent or  actual attack  by  enemy  forces  and  during  drills  authorized under section twenty-nine-b of article two-B of the executive law, providing  for  the use  of  civil  defense  forces  in disasters. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such officers shall  have  the  power  to  direct  and control  traffic  during official drills in preparation for an attack by enemy forces  or  in  preparation  for  combating  natural  or  man-made disasters;  however, this grant does not include any of the other powers set forth in section 2.20 of this article.   27.  New  York  city  special  patrolmen  appointed  by   the   police commissioner  pursuant  to  subdivision  c  or  e of section 434a-7.0 or subdivision c or e of section 14-106 of the administrative code  of  the city  of  New  York; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess,  repair  or dispose  of  a  firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law and the employer  has authorized  such  officer  to  possess a firearm during any phase of the officers on-duty employment. Special patrolmen shall have the powers set forth in section 2.20 of this article only when they are acting pursuant to  their  special  duties;  provided,  however,  that   the   following categories  of  New  York  city special patrolmen shall have such powers whether or not they are acting pursuant to their special duties:  school safety  officers  employed  by the board of education of the city of New York; parking control specialists, taxi and limousine inspectors,  urban park  rangers  and evidence and property control specialists employed by the city of New York; and further provided that,  with  respect  to  the aforementioned categories of New York city special patrolmen, where such a  special  patrolman has been appointed by the police commissioner and, upon the expiration of such  appointment  the  police  commissioner  has neither  renewed  such  appointment  nor explicitly determined that such appointment shall not be renewed, such appointment shall remain in  full force   and   effect   indefinitely,  until  such  time  as  the  police commissioner expressly determines to  either  renew  or  terminate  such appointment.   28.  All  officers  and members of the uniformed force of the New York city fire department  as  set  forth  and  subject  to  the  limitations contained in section 487a-15.0 of the administrative code of the city of New  York;  provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.    29.  Special  police  officers for horse racing, appointed pursuant to the provisions of the pari-mutuel revenue law as set  forth  in  chapter two  hundred  fifty-four  of  the  laws  of  nineteen  hundred forty, as amended; provided, however, that nothing in this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   30. Supervising fire inspectors, fire inspectors, the fire marshal and assistant fire marshals, all of whom  are  full-time  employees  of  the county of Nassau fire marshal's office.   32.  Investigators  of  the  department of motor vehicles, pursuant to section three hundred ninety-two-b  of  the  vehicle  and  traffic  law; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has  been  issued  pursuant  to section 400.00 of the penal law.   33.  A city marshall of the city of New York who has received training in firearms handling from the federal bureau of investigation or in  the New  York  city  police  academy,  or  in  the  absence of the available training programs from the federal bureau of investigation and  the  New York city police academy, from another law enforcement agency located in the  state  of New York, and who has received a firearms permit from the license division of the New York city police department.   34. Waterfront and airport investigators, pursuant to subdivision four of section ninety-nine hundred six of the unconsolidated laws; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   35.  Special  investigators appointed by the state board of elections, pursuant to secton 3-107 of the election law.   36. Investigators appointed by the state liquor authority, pursuant to section  fifteen  of  the  alcoholic  beverage  control  law;  provided, however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of  a  firearm  unless the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   37. Special patrolmen of a political subdivision,  appointed  pursuant to  section  two  hundred nine-v of the general municipal law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   38.  A  special  investigator  of  the  New  York  city  department of investigation who has received training in firearms handling in the  New York  police academy and has received a firearms permit from the license division of the New York city police department.   39. Broome county special patrolman, appointed by  the  Broome  county attorney;  provided,  however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   40.  Special  officers  employed by the city of New York or by the New York city health and  hospitals  corporation;  provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.  The New York city health and hospitals  corporation  shall  employ  peace  officers  appointed  pursuant  to this subdivision to perform the patrol, investigation, and maintenance of the peace  duties  of  special officer,  senior special officer and hospital security officer, provided however  that  nothing  in  this  subdivision shall prohibit managerial, supervisory, or state licensed or certified  professional  employees  of the corporation from performing such duties where they are incidental to their  usual  duties,  or shall prohibit police officers employed by the city of New York from performing these duties.   41. Fire police squads  organized  pursuant  to  section  two  hundred nine-c  of  the  general  municipal  law,  at  such  times  as  the fire department, fire company or an emergency rescue and first aid  squad  of the  fire  department or fire company are on duty, or when, on orders of the chief of the fire department or  fire  company  of  which  they  are members,  they  are  separately  engaged  in  response  to  a  call  for assistance pursuant to the provisions of section two hundred nine of the general  municipal  law;  provided,  however,  that  nothing   in   this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   42. Special deputy sheriffs appointed  by  the  sheriff  of  a  county within  which  any  part  of  the  grounds  of Cornell university or the grounds of any state institution constituting a part of the  educational and  research  plants  owned or under the supervision, administration or control of said university are located pursuant to  section  fifty-seven hundred  nine  of  the education law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize  such  officer  to  carry, possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   43. Housing patrolmen of the Mount Vernon  housing  authority,  acting pursuant  to  rules  of  the  Mount  Vernon housing authority; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   44.  The officers, employees and members of the New York city division of fire prevention, in the bureau of fire, as set forth and  subject  to the  limitations contained in subdivision one of section 487a-1.0 of the administrative code of the city of New  York;  provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   45. Persons appointed and designated as peace officers by the  Niagara frontier  transportation  authority, pursuant to subdivision thirteen of section twelve hundred ninety-nine-e of the public authorities law.   46. Persons appointed as peace officers by the  Sea  Gate  Association pursuant  to  the  provisions of chapter three hundred ninety-one of the laws of nineteen hundred forty, provided, however, that nothing in  this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   47. Employees of the department of financial services when  designated as peace officers by the superintendent of financial services and acting pursuant  to  their  special  duties as set forth in article four of the financial  services  law;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in   this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.    48. New York state air base security guards when they  are  designated as peace officers under military regulations promulgated by the chief of staff  to  the  governor  and  when  performing their duties as air base security guards  pursuant  to  orders  issued  by  appropriate  military authority;  provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such guards to carry, possess, repair or dispose  of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   49. Members of  the  army  national  guard  military  police  and  air national  guard security personnel belonging to the organized militia of the state of New York when they are designated as peace  officers  under military  regulations  promulgated  by  the  adjutant  general  and when performing their duties as military  police  officers  or  air  security personnel  pursuant  to orders issued by appropriate military authority; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize  such  military  police  or  air  security personnel to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   50.  Transportation  supervisors in the city of White Plains appointed by the commissioner of public  safety  in  the  city  of  White  Plains; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has  been  issued  pursuant  to section 400.00 of the penal law.   51.  Officers  and  members  of the fire investigation division of the fire department of the city of Rochester, the city of Binghamton and the city of Utica, when acting pursuant to their special duties  in  matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire  perils;  provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   52.  Security  hospital  treatment assistants, as so designated by the commissioner of the office of mental health while performing  duties  in or  arising  out  of  the course of their employment; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision  shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such employee  to  carry,  possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section  400.00 of the penal law.   53.  Authorized  agents  of  the  municipal  directors  of weights and measures in the counties of Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester when  acting pursuant  to  their  special  duties as set forth in section one hundred eighty-one of the agriculture and markets law; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   54. Special police officers appointed pursuant to section one  hundred fifty-eight  of  the  town  law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate  license  therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * 55.  Special  patrolmen  for sports facilities in the performance of sporting events, pursuant to the provisions of section one hundred six-b of the alcoholic beverage control law; provided, however,  that  nothing in  this  section  shall  be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless such officer is required pursuant to his status as a police officer within this state.    * NB Expired July 1, 1993   56.  Dog  control  officers  of  the  town  of  Brookhaven, who at the discretion of the town board may be designated  as  constables  for  the purpose  of  enforcing article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law and for the purpose of issuing appearance  tickets  permitted  under article  seven  of  such  law;  provided,  however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate  license  therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   57. Harbor Park rangers employed by the Snug Harbor cultural center in Richmond  county and appointed as New York city special patrolmen by the police commissioner pursuant to subdivision c of section 14-106  of  the administrative  code  of  the  city  of  New  York.  Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation, such officers shall be  authorized to  issue appearance tickets pursuant to section 150.20 of this chapter, and shall have such other powers as are specified  in  section  2.20  of this  article only when acting pursuant to their special duties. Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officers to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law and the employer has authorized such officer to possess a firearm during any phase of the officer's on-duty employment.   * 57-a.  Seasonal park rangers of the Westchester county department of public safety while employed as authorized by the commissioner of public safety/sheriff of the county of  Westchester;  provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 57-a's   * 57-a. Officers of the Westchester  county  public  safety  emergency force,  when  activated  by the commissioner of public safety/sheriff of the county of  Westchester;  provided,  however  that  nothing  in  this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 57-a's   58. Uniformed members of  the  security  force  of  the  Troy  housing authority  provided,  however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   59. Officers and members of the sanitation police of the department of sanitation  of  the  city  of New York, duly appointed and designated as peace officers by such department; provided, however,  that  nothing  in this  subdivision  shall  be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law. Provided, further, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to apply  to  officers  and  members of the sanitation police regularly and exclusively assigned to enforcement of such city's residential recycling laws.   61. Chief fire marshall, assistant chief fire marshall, fire  marshall II  and  fire  marshall  I,  all  of whom are full-time employees of the Suffolk county department of fire, rescue and emergency  services,  when acting  pursuant  to  their  special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the  extinguishment  thereof  and  fire  perils; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to  authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has  been  issued  pursuant  to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * 62.  Chief  fire  marshall,  assistant  chief  fire  marshall,  fire marshall II and fire marshall I, all of whom are full-time employees  of the  town  of  Babylon,  when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating  to  fires,  the  extinguishment thereof  and  fire  perils;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate  license  therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 62's   * 62.  Employees  of  the division for youth assigned to transport and warrants units who  are  specifically  designated  by  the  director  in accordance  with  section  five  hundred  four-b  of  the executive law, provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize  such  employees  to  carry,  possess,  repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 62's   * 63. Uniformed members of the fire marshal's office in  the  town  of Southampton  and  the  town  of Riverhead, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires,  the extinguishment  thereof  and fire perils; provided, however that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to  carry, possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 63's   * 63. Employees of the town court of the town of Greenburgh serving as a security officer; provided, however, that nothing in this  subdivision will  be  deemed  to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  therefor  has  been issued  pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law or to authorize such officer to carry or possess a firearm except while on duty.   * NB There are 2 sub 63's   64. Cell block attendants employed  by  the  city  of  Buffalo  police department; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   65. Chief fire marshall, assistant chief fire marshall, fire  marshall II  and fire marshall I, all of whom are full-time employees of the town of Brookhaven, when acting pursuant to their special duties  in  matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire  perils;  provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate  license  thereof  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   66.  Employees  of  the  village court of the village of Spring Valley serving as security officers at such village court;  provided,  however, that  nothing  in  this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of  a  firearm  unless  the appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   67. Employees of the town court of the town of Putnam  Valley  serving as   a  security  officer;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in  this subdivision will be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has been issued pursuant to section  400.00  of  the  penal  law  or  to authorize  such  officer  to  carry or possess a firearm except while on duty.   * 68.  The state inspector general and investigators designated by the state  inspector  general;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in  this subdivision  shall be deemed to authorize the state inspector general or such investigators to carry, possess, repair or  dispose  of  a  firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 5 sub 68's   * 68. Dog control  officers  of  the  town  of  Arcadia,  who  at  the discretion  of  the  town  board may be designated as constables for the purpose of enforcing article twenty-six of the agriculture  and  markets law  and  for  the purpose of issuing appearance tickets permitted under article seven of such law;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in  this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 5 sub 68's   * 68. Employees appointed by the sheriff of  Livingston  county,  when acting  pursuant  to  their  special  duties serving as uniformed marine patrol officers; provided, however, that  nothing  in  this  subdivision shall  be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law or to authorize such officer to carry or possess a firearm except while on duty.   * NB There are 5 sub 68's   * 68.  Employees  of the town court of the town of Southampton serving as uniformed court officers at such town court; provided, however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 5 sub 68's   * 68. Persons employed  by  the  Chautauqua  county  sheriff's  office serving  as  court security officers; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize  such  officer  to  carry, possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 5 sub 68's   69. Employees of the  village  court  of  the  village  of  Amityville serving  as  uniformed  court  officers at such village court; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed  to  authorize such  officer  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law.   70.  Employees  appointed  by the sheriff of Yates county, pursuant to their special  duties  serving  as  uniformed  marine  patrol  officers; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  has  been  issued  pursuant  to  section 400.00 of the penal law or to authorize such officer to carry or possess a firearm except while on duty.   71.  Town  of  Smithtown  fire marshalls when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires,  the extinguishment  thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officers to carry,  possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   72.  Persons  employed  by Canisius college as members of the security force  of  such  college;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in   this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair  or  dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   73. Employees of the town court of the town  of  Newburgh  serving  as uniformed  court  officers  at  such town court; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm  unless  the  appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * 74.  a. Special deputy sheriffs appointed by the sheriff of Tompkins county pursuant to paragraphs b and c  of  this  subdivision;  provided, however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of  a  firearm  unless the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   b. For the protection of the grounds, buildings and property of Ithaca college the prevention of crime and the enforcement of  law  and  order, and  for  the  enforcement of such rules and regulations as the board of trustees of Ithaca college shall from time to time make, the sheriff  of Tompkins  county  may  appoint  and  remove  following consultation with Ithaca college such number of special deputy sheriffs as  is  determined by  the  sheriff  to be necessary for the maintenance of public order at Ithaca college, such appointments to be made from persons  nominated  by the  president  of  Ithaca  college.  Such special deputy sheriffs shall comply with requirements as established by the  sheriff  and  shall  act only  within  Tompkins county. Such special deputy sheriffs so appointed shall be employees of the college and subject  to  its  supervision  and control  as  outlined  in the terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon between  the  sheriff  and  Ithaca  college.  Such  special  deputy sheriffs  shall  have  the powers of peace officers and shall act solely within the said grounds or premises  owned  or  administered  by  Ithaca college,  except  in those rare and special situations when requested by the sheriff to provide assistance on any public highway which crosses or adjoins such property. Ithaca college will  provide  legal  defense  and indemnification,  and hold harmless the county of Tompkins, its officers and  employees  and  the  Tompkins  county  sheriff,  its  officers  and employees,  from all claims arising out of conduct by or injury to, such personnel while carrying out their law enforcement functions  except  in those  situations  when they are acting under the direct supervision and control of the county or sheriff's department.   c. Every special deputy sheriff so appointed  shall,  before  entering upon  the  duties  of  his or her office, take and subscribe the oath of office prescribed by article thirteen of the constitution of  the  state of  New York which oath shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of Tompkins county. Every special deputy sheriff  appointed  under  this subdivision  when  on  regular  duty shall wear conspicuously a metallic shield with a designating number and the words "Special  Deputy  Sheriff Ithaca College" thereon.   * NB There are 4 sub 74's   * 74.  Parks  and  recreation forest rangers employed by the office of parks, recreation and historic  preservation;  provided,  however,  that nothing   in   this  subdivision  shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such individuals to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section  400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 74's   * 74. Employees of the village court of the village of Quogue, town of Southampton  serving  as uniformed court officers at such village court; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 74's   * 74. Employees of the town court of the town of East Hampton  serving as  uniformed court officers at such town court; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm  unless  the  appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 74's   * 75.  Dog  control  officers  of  the  town  of  Clarence, who at the discretion of the town board may be designated  as  constables  for  the purpose  of  enforcing article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law and for the purpose of issuing appearance  tickets  permitted  under article  seven  of  the  agriculture and markets law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision  shall  be  deemed  to  authorize  such officers  to  carry,  possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section  400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 3 sub 75's   * 75. Airport security guards, senior airport security guards, airport security  supervisors, retired police officers, and supervisors of same, who are designated by resolution of the town board of the town of  Islip to  provide  security  at  Long  Island  MacArthur  Airport  when acting pursuant to their duties as such, and such authority being  specifically limited  to  the  grounds  of the said airport. However, nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate  license  therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 3 sub 75's   * 75.  Officers and members of the fire investigation unit of the fire department of the city of Buffalo when acting pursuant to their  special duties  in  matters  arising  under  the  laws  relating  to  fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that  nothing in  this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 3 sub 75's   * 76. Employees  of  the  village court of the village of Southampton, town of Southampton serving as uniformed court officers at such  village court;  provided,  however,  that  nothing  in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 76's   * 76.  Animal  control  officers  employed  by  the city of Peekskill; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize  such  individuals  to  carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 76's    * 77. (a) Syracuse University peace officers appointed  by  the  chief law  enforcement  officer of the city of Syracuse pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this subdivision, who shall be authorized  to  issue appearance   tickets  and  simplified  traffic  informations;  provided, however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize any such officer to carry, possess,  repair  or  dispose  of  a  firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.  (b) For the protection of  the  grounds,  buildings  and  property  of Syracuse  University, the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order, and for the enforcement of  such  rules  and  regulations  as Syracuse  University  shall  from  time to time establish, the chief law enforcement officer of the city of  Syracuse  may  appoint  and  remove, following   consultations  with  Syracuse  University;  such  number  of Syracuse University peace officers as is determined  by  the  chief  law enforcement  officer  of  the  city  of Syracuse to be necessary for the maintenance of public order at such university, such appointments to  be made  from  persons  nominated by the chancellor of Syracuse University. Such peace officers shall comply with  such  requirements  as  shall  be established  by  the  chief  law  enforcement  officer  of  the  city of Syracuse. Such Syracuse University peace officers so appointed shall  be employees of such university, and subject to its supervision and control and  the  terms  and  conditions  to be mutually agreed upon between the chief law enforcement officer of  the  city  of  Syracuse  and  Syracuse University.  Nothing  in  this  paragraph  shall  limit the authority of Syracuse  University  to  remove  such  peace  officers.  Such  Syracuse University peace officers shall have the powers of peace officers within the  geographical  area  of employment of the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administrated by Syracuse University within the county  of Onondaga,  except  in  those  situations when requested by the chief law enforcement officer of the city of Syracuse  or  his  or  her  designee, including  by  means  of  written  protocols  agreed to by the chief law enforcement officer of the city of Syracuse and Syracuse University,  to provide  assistance  on any public highway which crosses or adjoins such grounds or premises. Syracuse University shall provide legal defense and indemnification, and  hold  harmless  the  city  of  Syracuse,  and  its officers  and  employees  from  all  claims arising out of conduct by or injury to, such peace officers while carrying out their law  enforcement functions,  except  in  those  situations when they are acting under the direct supervision and control of the chief law enforcement  officer  of the city of Syracuse, or his or her designee.  (c) Every Syracuse University peace officer so appointed shall, before entering  upon  the  duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the oath of office prescribed by article thirteen of the state constitution, which oath shall be filed in the office  of  the  county  clerk  of  the county  of Onondaga. Every such peace officer appointed pursuant to this subdivision when on regular duty shall  conspicuously  wear  a  metallic shield  with  a  designating  number  and the words "Syracuse University Peace Officer" engraved thereon.  (d) To become eligible for appointment as a Syracuse University  peace officer  a  candidate shall, in addition to the training requirements as set forth in section 2.30  of  this  article,  complete  the  course  of instruction  in  public and private law enforcement established pursuant to paragraph (c) of subdivision five of section sixty-four hundred fifty of the education law.   * NB There are 2 sub 77's   * 77. Chief fire marshal,  assistant  chief  fire  marshal,  and  fire marshals,  all  of  whom  are  full-time  employees  of the town of East  Hampton, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment  thereof  and  fire perils;  provided,  however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 2 sub 77's   78. A  security  officer  employed  by  a  community  college  who  is specifically designated as a peace officer by the board of trustees of a community  college pursuant to subdivision five-a of section sixty-three hundred six of the education law, or by  a  community  college  regional board  of trustees pursuant to subdivision four-a of section sixty-three hundred ten of the education law; provided,  however,  that  nothing  in this  subdivision  shall  be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * 79.  Court  security officers employed by the Wayne county sheriff's office; provided however, that nothing  in  this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 79's   * 79. Supervisors and members of the arson  investigation  bureau  and fire inspection bureau of the office of fire prevention and control when acting  pursuant  to  their  special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, their prevention, extinguishment,  investigation thereof,  and  fire  perils;  provided,  however,  that  nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to  authorize  such  employees  to  carry, possess,  repair, or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 79's   * 79. Peace officers appointed by the  city  university  of  New  York pursuant  to subdivision sixteen of section sixty-two hundred six of the education law, who shall have the powers set forth in  section  2.20  of this  article  whether  or not they are acting pursuant to their special duties; provided, however, that nothing in  this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 79's   * 79. Animal control officers of  the  city  of  Elmira,  who  at  the discretion  of  the city council of the city of Elmira may be designated as constables for the purpose of enforcing  article  twenty-six  of  the agriculture  and  markets law, and for the purpose of issuing appearance tickets permitted under article seven of such  law;  provided,  however, that  nothing  in  this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of  a  firearm  unless  the appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 4 sub 79's   80. Employees of the Onondaga county sheriff's department  serving  as uniformed  court  security officers at Onondaga county court facilities; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to authorize  such  officers  to  carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * 81. Members of the security force employed by  Erie  County  Medical Center;  provided  however,  that  nothing  in this subdivision shall be  deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has  been  issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   * 81.  Employees of the town of Riverhead serving as court officers at town of Riverhead court facilities; provided, however, that  nothing  in this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such officers to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   * 81.  Employees  of the town court of the town of Southold serving as uniformed court officers at such town  court;  provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry,  possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   * 81. Commissioners of and court officers in the department of  public safety  for the town of Rye when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to maintaining the safety and security of citizens, judges and court personnel in the town court,  and effecting  the safe and secure transport of persons under the custody of said department; provided, however, that  nothing  in  this  subdivision shall  be  deemed to authorize such employees to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   * 81. Employees of the town of Yorktown serving as court attendants at town of Yorktown court facilities; provided, however,  that  nothing  in this  subdivision  shall be deemed to authorize such employees to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the  appropriate  license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   * 81.  Employees  of  the Lewis county sheriff's department serving as uniformed court security officers  at  Lewis  county  court  facilities; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officers to  carry,  possess,  repair  or  dispose  of  a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.   * NB There are 6 sb 81's   82.  Employees  of  the  New  York  city business integrity commission designated as peace officers by  the  chairperson  of  such  commission; provided,  however,  that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor  has  been  issued  pursuant  to section 400.00 of the penal law.   83.  Members  of  the security force employed by Kaleida Health within and directly adjacent to the hospital buildings on  the  medical  campus located  between  East  North  Street,  Goodell  Street, Main Street and Michigan Avenue. These officers shall only have  the  powers  listed  in paragraph  (c)  of  subdivision  one of section 2.20 of this article, as well as the power to detain an individual for  a  reasonable  period  of time  while  awaiting  the arrival of law enforcement, provided that the officer has actual knowledge, or probable cause to  believe,  that  such individual  has  committed an offense; provided however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize  such  officer  to  carry, possess,  repair  or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.    84. (a) Public safety officers employed by the University of Rochester who are designated as peace officers by the board  of  trustees  of  the University of Rochester pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this subdivision;  provided,  however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be  deemed  to  authorize  any such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license  therefor  has  been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.  (b)  For  the protection of the grounds, buildings and property of the University of Rochester, the prevention of crime and the enforcement  of law  and order, the board of trustees of the University of Rochester may appoint and remove such number of public safety officers  designated  as peace officers as is determined by the board of trustees to be necessary for  the  maintenance  of public order consistent with this subdivision. Such peace officers shall comply with  such  requirements  as  shall  be mutually  agreed  upon between the chief law enforcement officers of the applicable local law enforcement jurisdictions  and  the  University  of Rochester.  Such  University  of  Rochester  peace officers so appointed shall be employees of the University of Rochester  and  subject  to  its supervision  and  control.  Such  University of Rochester peace officers shall have the powers of peace officers within the  geographic  area  of employment  of the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by the University of Rochester within  the  county  of  Monroe,  on  any public street and sidewalk that abuts the grounds, buildings or property of  such university, and beyond such geographic area upon the request of the  chief  law  enforcement  officer  of  the  local  law   enforcement jurisdiction  or his or her designee, for the purpose of transporting an individual who has been arrested in accordance with  section  140.27  of this  chapter and when no local law enforcement officer is available for transporting such individual in a timely manner.  (c) The University  of  Rochester  shall  provide  legal  defense  and indemnification   to   applicable  municipality  and  its  officers  and employees, and hold them harmless, against all  claims  arising  out  of conduct  by  or  injury  to such peace officers while carrying out their special duties, except in those  situations  when  they  are  acting  as agents  of the chief law enforcement officer of the applicable local law enforcement jurisdiction or his or her designee.  (d) To become eligible for designation as a  University  of  Rochester peace   officer,   a  candidate  shall,  in  addition  to  the  training requirements as set forth in section 2.30 of this article, complete  the course  of instruction in public and private law enforcement established pursuant to subdivision three of section sixty-four hundred  thirty-five of the education law.   85.  Uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip, when acting pursuant to their special duties in  matters  arising under  laws  relating  to  fires,  the  extinguishment  thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that nothing in  this  subdivision  shall  be deemed to authorize such members to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a  firearm  unless  the  appropriate  license  therefor  has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.