N.Y. County Law § 938: County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district attorney by ...

§ 938. County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County

detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district

attorney by whom appointed, to preserve order, to examine all papers and

processes issued from such offices, to serve all papers and processes

issued from such office, to examine all bench warrants and orders of

arrest in criminal cases, and to perform such other duties as may from

time to time be required of them by such district attorney. Such

officers may be authorized to act as deputy sheriffs by the sheriff of

the city of New York to assist in preserving the peace. Such officers

shall hold office during the pleasure of the district attorney.