[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pompey 8-10-1981; amended in
its entirety 4-4-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Appearance tickets — See Ch. 4.
A.
In no event shall the Town Constables of the Town of Pompey carry
firearms relative to their duties. This prohibition against carrying
firearms formalizes the informal policy of the Town Board, which has
been in effect for numerous years.
B.
Police Constable. The Town may appoint Police Constables with the
right to carry firearms in the performance of their duties. A Police
Constable's right to carry firearms shall be limited to the performance
of his or her duties within the Justice Court, wherever performed.
A.
Appropriate training shall be provided by the Town Board to any Constable
relative to the duties to be performed.
B.
Police Constables must be sworn and certified as peace officers in
accordance with DCJS 6028.8 and Criminal Procedure Law § 2.30(a).
As outlined therein, any and all training requirements must be fulfilled
before appointments as Police Constables.
Any individual currently serving as a Town Constable or Police
Constable and any individuals who shall be appointed in the future
to the position of Town Constable or Police Constable shall sign a
statement indicating that they have read the above chapter and agree
to be bound by its provisions.
