City of Plattsburgh, NY Definitions

The following definitions govern the use of these terms in the rules and regulations of the Department:

The City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.

The Mayor and Councilors of the City shall constitute the Common Council thereof (§ C3-1 of the City Charter).

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

The Department of Police of the City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, and such terms include the term "police force."

Includes all members of the Police Department who have taken the oath of office and who possess the police power of arrest.

Those federal and state laws and local laws and ordinances which by their nature are within the jurisdiction of the Police Department.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

The Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, New York.

Any employee of the Department.

All hours other than when on duty.

Hours specifically assigned to a member or any time involved serving during a police emergency even though a member was not specifically assigned.

As used in these rules and regulations, shall be defined in § 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of New York.

Equipment which meets specifications established by a Department order.

Any member, other than the Chief of Police, who is authorized to direct the activities of others.

Pronouns. All pronouns include the masculine and feminine gender unless otherwise specified.