Office of Public Protection

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The Office of Public Protection is the law enforcement and public safety arm of New York’s environmental agency, responsible for enforcing environmental laws and protecting natural resources and the public.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf environmental protection unit
law enforcement agency
collaboratesWith federal environmental enforcement agencies
local law enforcement agencies in New York
other New York State law enforcement agencies
country United States
employerType government
field environmental protection
law enforcement
public safety
hasRole enforcement of environmental laws
investigation of environmental crimes
protection of natural resources
protection of public safety
support of environmental regulatory programs
jurisdiction State of New York
legalAuthority New York State conservation laws
New York State environmental laws
New York State public safety statutes
locatedIn New York State
mission to enforce environmental laws in New York State
to protect New York’s natural resources
to safeguard the public from environmental harm
parentOrganization New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
partOf New York State environmental agency
responsibleFor enforcement of state environmental regulations
investigating violations of environmental statutes
supporting public safety related to environmental hazards
sector public sector
usesPower police powers related to environmental enforcement

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
hasDivision

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