Designation as a NYC special patrolmen AKA [special officer] [4] is unique in New York City, it is granted by the Police Commissioner of New York City Police Department NYPD to New York City agencies, private owned and operated companies Non government who are responsible for maintaining safety and security at facilities and properties in connection with their special duties of employment.
Such designation confers very limited NYS Peace Officer authority upon the employee pursuant to New York State Criminal Procedure Law § 2.10 sub(27).
Peace officers, as listed and defined under the Criminal Procedure Law 2.10 ( 1 through 85 ), must be appropriately licensed and authorized by their specific agency or department to carry a firearm and are limited by title and subdivision within criminal procedure law 2.10, and which is clearly stated by New York State legislation [5] (as of 01/13/2020 the NYS Assembly recommitted and this bill was deleted IE: enacting clause stricken ... as posted on the bill) .
For example in subdivision 27 of criminal procedure law 2.10[6] which pertain to all New York City Special Patrolmen (Peace Officer).
[9] Listed are some agencies that do authorize their peace officers to carry a firearm: Listed are some agencies that do not authorize their peace / special officers to carry a firearm: Some privately owned and operated companies have their own public safety department, and allow their peace / special patrolmen to carry a firearm only while actively working for said companies.
Most uniformed peace officers carry a baton, can of pepper spray, pair of handcuffs, a whistle, a flashlight, and a portable radio.
A major piece of the peace officer uniform is the badge (also known as a shield in New York), which is usually worn on the left or right chest of the shirt or jacket.