Statute · New York Second Class Cities Law
N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 141 — Chief of police
N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 141
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Second Class Cities Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 141. Chief of police. The chief of police shall have the power and it shall be his duty to enforce all rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety relating to the police department; to commit any person charged with a criminal offense until an examination shall be had before the…
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N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 141 — Chief of police is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 141. Chief of police. The chief of police shall have the power and it shall be his duty to enforce all rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety relating to the police department; to commit any person charged with a criminal offense until an examination shall be had before the proper magistrate; to administer oaths and take affidavits in respect to all matters pertaining to his official duties, and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, the commissioner of public safety, or ordinance of the common council.