N.Y. Village Law Section 8-802
Powers and duties of police officers

The police officers so appointed shall have all the powers and be subject to the duties and liabilities of constables of towns in serving process in any civil action or proceeding. In addition to other powers conferred by law, said police officers shall have power to execute any warrant or process issued by a court of the county or counties in which such village is situated.

Source: Section 8-802 — Powers and duties of police officers, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VIL/8-802 (updated Jan. 11, 2019; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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