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- Executive Department
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- Sep 15, 2021
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- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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The term peace officer means a person designated by law who is authorized to exercise peace officer powers when acting pursuant to his or her special duties. Persons designated as peace officers include probation officers. For purposes of the Executive Law, Criminal Procedure Law and Family Court Act, probation officer trainees shall be considered probation officers.