§ 13-04 Uniform and Equipment.
RCNY § 13-04
(a)The shield of a Special Patrolman shall be of a design and color approved by the Police Commissioner. The Special Patrolman's uniform shall be prescribed by the employer, shall not resemble in any way the uniform of a New York City Police Officer, and shall be worn at all times while the Special Patrolman is on duty unless the Special Patrolman's identification card authorizes the wearing of civilian clothes or s/he is otherwise excused by the Police Commissioner. A Special Patrolman shall not wear her/his uniform while off-duty. (New York City Administrative Code § 14-107.) (b) When appointed, a Special Patrolman shall be provided with a shield and identification card. To insure the return of the shield, a $25 deposit shall be required for each shield issued. The deposit shall be refunded upon the return of the shield. The theft or loss of a shield or identification card shall be reported without delay to the precinct of occurrence and in writing to the License Division.
(c)Identification cards bearing the raised seal of the License Division, including an expiration date, shall be issued to Special Patrolmen who are in compliance with all applicable standards.
(d)Upon the death, resignation, termination of employment, cancellation, suspension or revocation of the appointment of a Special Patrolman, the employer shall cause the Special Patrolman's shield, identification card and pistol or revolver, if any, to be delivered to Police Department custody immediately, if this has not already been done.
(e)If handguns are required, applications for a handgun license authorizing the possession of a handgun in connection with Special Patrolman duties should be made to the License Division's Handgun License Application Section. A determination shall be made as to whether sufficient need exists for approval. It is a crime for a Special Patrolman to possess a handgun without having a valid handgun license therefor, and grounds for revocation of the Special Patrolman designation.
(f)If handcuffs are required, Special Patrolmen are restricted to possession while on duty or while traveling to and from their assigned place of duty. Unlawful possession of handcuffs is a criminal violation (New York City Administrative Code § 10-147(b)).
