New York City Health + Hospitals Police
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'''New York City Health + Hospitals Special Officers''' provide on site safety and security services at 18 NYC Health and Hospital facilities.{{Cite web |title=NOTICE OF EXAMINATION |url=https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/20266328000.pdf |access-date=2026-04-17 |website=NYC DCAS}}{{Cite web |title=READY TO BE A SPECIAL OFFICER? |url=https://hhinternet.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/2025/07/nyc-health-hospitals-special-officers-event-flyer.pdf |access-date=2026-04-17 |website=NYC Health + Hospitals}} They have limited peace officer status in connection with their employment pursuant to New York State Criminal Procedure Law § 2.10 sub division 40,{{Cite web |title=NYS Open Legislation |url=https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/2.10 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=NYSenate.gov}} and are required to complete a New York State basic Peace Officer academy located at Jacobi Hospital, where recruits learn New York State penal law, criminal procedure law, and defensive tactics. NYC Health + Hospitals Special Officers are prohibited by New York State law and health + hospital corporation policy from carrying a firearm. |
'''New York City Health + Hospitals Special Officers''' provide on site safety and security services at 18 NYC Health and Hospital facilities.{{Cite web |title=NOTICE OF EXAMINATION |url=https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/20266328000.pdf |access-date=2026-04-17 |website=NYC DCAS}}{{Cite web |title=READY TO BE A SPECIAL OFFICER? |url=https://hhinternet.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/2025/07/nyc-health-hospitals-special-officers-event-flyer.pdf |access-date=2026-04-17 |website=NYC Health + Hospitals}} They have limited peace officer status in connection with their employment pursuant to New York State Criminal Procedure Law § 2.10 sub division 40,{{Cite web |title=NYS Open Legislation |url=https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/2.10 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=NYSenate.gov}} and are required to complete a New York State basic Peace Officer academy located at Jacobi Hospital, where recruits learn New York State penal law, criminal procedure law, and defensive tactics. NYC Health + Hospitals Special Officers are prohibited by New York State law and health + hospital corporation policy from carrying a firearm. |
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The [[New York City Police Department]] (NYPD) is the primary law enforcement agency whose mission is to provide police patrol service and investigate all crimes that occur within New York City which includes all New York City Department of Health and Hospital facilities |
The [[New York City Police Department]] (NYPD) is the primary law enforcement agency whose mission is to provide police patrol service and investigate all crimes that occur within New York City which includes all New York City Department of Health and Hospital facilities. |
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In 1980, the first HHC special officers were hired, and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation was added to NYS Criminal Procedure Law 2.10 sub 40. In 2015, the [[New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services]] application unit added the new position HHC special officer to New York's [[Civil service entrance examination]].{{Cite web | url=https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/noe/20222119000.pdf | title=Notice of examination | website=a856-exams.nyc.gov}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/events/special-officers-recruitment-event-2/ | title=Special Officers Recruitment Event | website=www.nychealthandhospitals.org}} |
In 1980, the first HHC special officers were hired, and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation was added to NYS Criminal Procedure Law 2.10 sub 40. In 2015, the [[New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services]] application unit added the new position HHC special officer to New York's [[Civil service entrance examination]].{{Cite web | url=https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/noe/20222119000.pdf | title=Notice of examination | website=a856-exams.nyc.gov}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/events/special-officers-recruitment-event-2/ | title=Special Officers Recruitment Event | website=www.nychealthandhospitals.org}} |
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