In recent years, rising economic costs have spurred some smaller communities to consolidate or contract their police services with other agencies.
The Westchester County Police provide primary law enforcement services for county-owned parks, parkways, and facilities.
Constables patrol areas of Long Island Sound and enforce state, local maritime, environmental, fish, and wildlife laws.
Auxiliary police officers derive their authority through NYS CPL 2.10(26) and only have the powers of peace officers pursuant to the provisions of the New York State defense emergency act during a period of attack or imminent attack by enemy forces or while combating natural or man made disasters.
[6] Members of the PSEF are appointed as part-time Deputy Sheriffs when activated by the acting Commissioner/Sheriff and have full peace officer powers while on duty only pursuant to New York State criminal procedure law section 2.10 Subdivision 57a.