New York City Human Resources Administration Police Department
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The New York City Human Resources Administration Police Department (NYC HRA Police) is a law enforcement agency
in New York City
whose duties are to provide police and security services to facilities operated by the New York City Human Resources Administration
(HRA), and to enforce state and city laws at facilities operated by the New York City Human Resources Administration.
, whistle
, flashlight
, and a radio that is directly linked to the Central Dispatcher and other Human Resources Police officers. The uniform worn by Human Resources Police officers is identical to the uniform worn by police officers of the New York City Police Department
.
Law enforcement agency
In North American English, a law enforcement agency is a government agency responsible for the enforcement of the laws.Outside North America, such organizations are called police services. In North America, some of these services are called police while others have other names In North American...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
whose duties are to provide police and security services to facilities operated by the New York City Human Resources Administration
New York City Human Resources Administration
The New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services is a Mayoral Agency of the New York City government in charge of the majority of the city’s social services programs. HRA helps New Yorkers in need through a variety of services that promote employment and personal...
(HRA), and to enforce state and city laws at facilities operated by the New York City Human Resources Administration.
About the Officers
Officers of the New York City Human Resources Administration Police Department are designated "Special Officer" when competing for the position, however are known as "Human Resources Police Officer"s.Power and Authority
New York City Human Resources Administration Police officers are New York State peace officers authorized to make warrantless arrests, make car stops, issue summonses, and use physical and deadly force. Officers have peace officer status on and off duty per the Criminal Procedure Law.Equipment and Uniforms
NYC Human Resources Police officers, although not allowed to carry a firearm, are equipped with an expandable baton, handcuffsHandcuffs
Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close together. They comprise two parts, linked together by a chain, a hinge, or rigid bar. Each half has a rotating arm which engages with a ratchet that prevents it from being opened once closed around a person's wrist...
, whistle
Whistle
A whistle or call is a simple aerophone, an instrument which produces sound from a stream of forced air. It may be mouth-operated, or powered by air pressure, steam, or other means...
, flashlight
Flashlight
A flashlight is a hand-held electric-powered light source. Usually the light source is a small incandescent lightbulb or light-emitting diode...
, and a radio that is directly linked to the Central Dispatcher and other Human Resources Police officers. The uniform worn by Human Resources Police officers is identical to the uniform worn by police officers of the New York City Police Department
New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department , established in 1845, is currently the largest municipal police force in the United States, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City...
.
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in New York
- Law enforcement in New York CityLaw enforcement in New York CityLaw enforcement in New York City is carried out by numerous law enforcement agencies. New York City has the highest concentration of law enforcement agencies in the United States. As with the rest of the US, agencies operate at federal and state levels. However, New York City's unique nature means...
- New York City Police DepartmentNew York City Police DepartmentThe New York City Police Department , established in 1845, is currently the largest municipal police force in the United States, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City...
- Security policeSecurity policeIn some countries, including the United States, security police are those persons, employed by or for a governmental agency, who provide police and security services to those agencies' properties....