The following definitions govern the use of these terms in the rules
and regulations of the Department:
CITY
The City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.
COMMON COUNCIL
The Mayor and Councilors of the City shall constitute the Common Council thereof (§
C3-1 of the City Charter).
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
DEPARTMENT or POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Police of the City of Plattsburgh, Clinton
County, New York, and such terms include the term "police force."
FORCE or POLICE FORCE
Includes all members of the Police Department who have taken
the oath of office and who possess the police power of arrest.
LAWS and ORDINANCES
Those federal and state laws and local laws and ordinances
which by their nature are within the jurisdiction of the Police Department.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
MAYOR
The Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh, New York.
MEMBER
Any employee of the Department.
OFF DUTY
All hours other than when on duty.
ON DUTY
Hours specifically assigned to a member or any time involved
serving during a police emergency even though a member was not specifically
assigned.
POLICE OFFICER
As used in these rules and regulations, shall be defined
in § 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of
New York.
SUPERVISORY OFFICER
Any member, other than the Chief of Police, who is authorized
to direct the activities of others.