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Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by dgrin91 on Monday April 22, 2024 @12:47PM (#40116126)
Interesting that it's the fdny itself that is doing the arrest and not referred to the NYPD or something. I didn't realize fdny had the legal authority to actually arrest people
Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by greenyoda on Monday April 22, 2024 @01:09PM (#40116370)
From Wikipedia: "Unlike many other jurisdictions, the New York City fire marshals are armed police officers with full powers of arrest..."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal#New_York_City_Fir...

Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by ProllyInfamous on Monday April 22, 2024 @01:14PM (#40116423)
Almost every fire marshall is a licensed peace officer (e.g. arrest power).

I live near a city which only has a single police/fire department, and all officers are both policemen as well as firemen (including the police chief).

Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by quantumfissure on Monday April 22, 2024 @01:11PM (#40116396)
It's probably a fire marshall/inspector, they are usually under law enforcement, but not employed by the police. They are hired either directly by the municipality; fire department; or County/State. Since they handle fire laws; fire safety; investigations; and fines, it makes sense.

Edit: Clarity.

Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by throwitaway222 on Monday April 22, 2024 @01:26PM (#40116581)
Actually everyone is capable of arresting anyone else. It's called a citizens arrest. It is legal but risky (both physically risky and legally risky).
Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by ProllyInfamous on Monday April 22, 2024 @02:27PM (#40117239)
I have once performed citizen's arrest — I would not recommend doing this unless you want to visit the courthouse multiple times (as a witness, hopefully).
Re:FDNY Arrests E-Bike Shop Owner for Allegedly Selling Ille... by foolswisdom on Monday April 22, 2024 @01:10PM (#40116380)
I don't know about the FDNY in particular, but lots of agencies beyond FBI / police have jurisdiction to arrest people.