Hunts Point Department of Public Safety
Hunts Point Department Of Public Safety | |
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Abbreviation | HPDPS |
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Formed | 1985 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Bronx, New York, USA |
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Map of Hunts Point Department Of Public Safety's jurisdiction. | |
Size | less than 1 square mile |
Legal jurisdiction | Hunts Point, Bronx |
Governing body | Hunts Point Cooperative Market |
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NYC Special Patrolmens | Approx 45 |
Commissioner responsible |
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Agency executive |
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Facilities | |
Vehicles | 8 Dodge Ram Trucks |
The Hunts Point Department of Public Safety is a Private law enforcement agency in the South Bronx in New York City, which in the confines of the New York City Police Departments (41 Precinct). Hunts Points Public Safety officers duties are to protect the people and property and enforce all laws at the Hunts Point Market which is less than 1 square mile in sizes, including all its facilities, storefronts, railways.
Hunts Point Department of Public Safety are Govern by Hunts Point Cooperative Market.
Power and Authority
HPDPS special Patrolmen are NYS peace officers under New York State Criminal Procedure law, chapter §2.10 Sub 40 and N.Y. ADC. LAW § 14-106: NY Code Section 14-106 by Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York which gives them limited powers to make warrantless arrests and issue criminal court summonses while on hunts points property. They are commissioned Special Patrolmen by the New York City Police Department.
The department also employs security guards and Emergency Medical Technicians.
Positions
There are several positions within the department:
NYC Special Patrolmen (Peace Officers) - who perform peace officer action and enforce the all laws within the confines of the New York City Terminal market.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) – are state-certified EMTs who administer emergency medical care to patients of medical emergencies.
Public Safety Officers (Security Officers) - State licensed, certified and registered security guards who assist in overseeing the daily patrol.
Rank Structure
There are ten supervisory titles in the Hunts Point Public Safety Department eight of which are uniformed positions. The highest sworn rank being Chief Of Department.
Title | Insignia | Uniform Shirt Color | Badge Design |
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Commissioner | ![]() |
Non-Uniformed (Civilian) | |
Chief of Department | ![]() |
White | Gold Medallion with eagle and stars |
Deputy Chief | ![]() |
White | Gold Medallion with eagle and star |
Captain | ![]() |
White | Laurels and crown |
Lieutenant | ![]() |
White | Gold Medallion |
Sergeant | ![]() |
White | Gold shield with eagle and badge number |
Special Patrolmen | ![]() |
Dark Blue | Silver shield with badge number |
Public Safety Officer | ![]() |
Dark Blue | |
Training
The HPDPS Special Patrolmen must go through approximately 7 weeks of training which includes the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) training as a Peace Officer which entails Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Defensive Tactics, Firearm and Pepper Spray, Physical Training, Arrest Techniques and Process, Report Writing & Accusatory Instruments training, Interviewing and Interrogating, Patrol Tactics, Critical Incident Management (ICS & NIMS), American Red Cross Professional Rescuers CPR / AED training, Standard First Aid, Blood–Borne Pathogens training and other light medical training.
HPDPS Emergency Medical Technicians-(EMT-B) must receive 140 hours (28 weeks) of state certified medical training with an additional 12-hour rotation in a hospital emergency room on their own time.
Equipment
Hunts Point Public Safety Officers carry a firearm (on duty only) after being approved and issued an (Special Patrolmen) handgun permit by the New York City Police Department, expandable baton, handcuffs, flashlight, bullet resistant vest, and a two-way radio that is directly linked to the Central Dispatcher and other officers.
Vehicles
- Marked Dodge Ram Pick-Up Trucks
- Unmarked Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck
Law Enforcement Union Membership
All Hunts Point Department of Public Safety Officers belong to the Special Patrolmen Benevolent Association.