N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 605: Policing of off-track betting

§ 605. Policing of off-track betting. 1. The corporation shall, at its

own expense, provide such policing as may be necessary to preserve order

in branch offices and other facilities and premises of the corporation

and enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations

promulgated pursuant thereto.

2. Such policing shall be provided through employees of the

corporation designated as: (i) special patrol officer by the police

commissioner of the city and serving pursuant to the provisions of

section 14-106 of the administrative code of the city of New York, or

(ii) special police officers designated in a manner consistent with

section five hundred four of this chapter. When so designated, such

special patrol officers or special police officers shall, in the branch

offices and the other facilities and premises of the corporation, and in

the areas within five hundred feet therefrom:

a. Be empowered to perform all functions and to enforce all laws,

rules and regulations mentioned in subdivision one of this section and

b. Possess all of the powers and discharge all of the duties of

regular members of the police force of the city.