Power and Authority
School Safety Agents are designated as New York City Special Patrolman, which gives them the status of a New York State peace officer. With peace officer powers, School Safety Agents can make warrantless arrests, carry and use handcuffs, and use physical and deadly force. According to the penal law, School Safety Agents have peace officer powers throughout New York State.
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