Safety and Security Officers
OMH safety and security officers have New York State peace officer status which is granted under Mental Hygiene Law (Section 7.25), Public Health Law (Section 455); and New York State Criminal Procedure Law (Section 2.10-12).
The Office of Mental Health uses the "Safety and Security Officer" title for its OMH officers.
Officers are authorized to issue summonses and can affect a arrest. Some of the duties performed by officers include, but are not limited to, enforcing state and local laws, apprehending absconded patients, filling out motor vehicle accident reports and performing motor vehicle accident investigations within state grounds.
Read more about this topic: New York State Office Of Mental Health Police
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