N.Y. Town Law § 39: Powers and duties of constables and town police officers

§ 39. Powers and duties of constables and town police officers.

Constables and town police officers shall have all the power and

authority conferred upon constables by the general laws of the state and

such additional powers, not inconsistent with law, as shall be conferred

upon them by the town board. They shall be subject to the general

authority and direction of the town board and to such orders and

regulations as the town board may prescribe, not inconsistent with law.