Power and Authority
New York State Court Officers are New York State peace officers trained by New York State certified Police instructors. Court Officers have 24/7 on and off duty arrest powers statewide, authorized to make arrests. Court Officers are the only peace officer agency in New York State authorized to execute bench warrant arrests under NYS Criminal Procedure Law (CPL 530.70). Court Officers are also the only peace officer agency in New York State to have Stop Question and Frisk Powers under NYS Criminal Procedure Law (CPL 140.50). Court Officers can make car stops, issue summonses, carry and use firearms, batons, pepper spray, and handcuffs, and use physical and deadly force.
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