[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the
County of Putnam: Art. I, 6-7-1988 by L.L. No. 6-1988. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-7-1988 by L.L. No. 6-1988]
The rules and regulations of the Putnam County
Sheriff's Department, as promulgated and amended from time to time
by the Sheriff, shall take effect upon repeal of L.L. No. 1 of 1975,
pursuant to state law.
[Adopted 4-28-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
A.Â
The County
Executive of Putnam County, who has sole power to request and grant
police assistance as described in section 209-m of the New York State
General Municipal Law, may delegate such power to the Putnam County
Sheriff.
B.Â
Such delegation
may be revoked by the County Executive at any time.
C.Â
Upon delegation
of authority, the Sheriff may exercise those powers contained in section
209-m of the New York State General Municipal Law unless and until
such delegation is revoked.
D.Â
As stated
in section 209-m(1)(c) of the New York State General Municipal Law,
any delegation to the Sheriff under this section shall also include
any police officer in command of the police department or police force
of a local government during the absence, illness or disability of
the Sheriff or who is authorized to exercise the powers of the Sheriff
in emergency situations.
E.Â
Any request
to grant or receive aid must be reported to the Putnam County Legislature
within 48 hours.
