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Interesting that it's the fdny itself that is doing the arrest and not referred to the NYPD or something. I didn't realize fdny had the legal authority to actua
by dgrin91 2y ago
Interesting that it's the fdny itself that is doing the arrest and not referred to the NYPD or something. I didn't realize fdny had the legal authority to actually arrest people
- greenyoda 2y agoFrom Wikipedia: "Unlike many other jurisdictions, the New York City fire marshals are armed police officers with full powers of arrest..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal#New_York_City_Fire_Marshals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal#New_York_City_Fir...
- foolswisdom 2y agoI don't know about the FDNY in particular, but lots of agencies beyond FBI / police have jurisdiction to arrest people.
- quantumfissure 2y agoIt's probably a fire marshall/inspector, they are usually under law enforcement, but not employed by the police. They are hired either directly by the municipality; fire department; or County/State. Since they handle fire laws; fire safety; investigations; and fines, it makes sense. Edit: Clarity.
- ProllyInfamous 2y agoAlmost every fire marshall is a licensed peace officer (e.g. arrest power). I live near a city which only has a single police/fire department, and all officers are both policemen as well as firemen (including the police chief).
- throwitaway222 2y agoActually everyone is capable of arresting anyone else. It's called a citizens arrest. It is legal but risky (both physically risky and legally risky).
- ProllyInfamous 2y agoI have once performed citizen's arrest — I would not recommend doing this unless you want to visit the courthouse multiple times (as a witness, hopefully).