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New York City's Law Enforcement
- Uniformed and responsible for providing law-enforcement services daily within the city's limits. -
Local Law Enforcement:
Employed by municipal, county, or public authorities, operating under state law.Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Jurisdiction:
MTA property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Varies
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for MTA facilities in New York and lower Connecticut
Federal Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by federal government.Federal Protective Service
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Specialist
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Federal government facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Protect federally owned and leased facilities.
US Customs and Border Protection
Officer Title:
CBP Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
US Ports of Entry
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations. US Border protection. Perform investigative traffic stops for immigration or federal law violations.
Veterans Affairs Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction:
VA Grounds
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services fo VA Medical Centers and other facilities operated by VA
Police Vehicles
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Page last updated: September 28, 2026