New York § 141 - 141Chief of police
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 141 — 141Chief of police, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 141. 141Chief of police
§ 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.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 141 cover?
Section 141 ("141Chief of police") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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