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.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental protection unit
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law enforcement agency → |
| collaboratesWith |
federal environmental enforcement agencies
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local law enforcement agencies in New York → other New York State law enforcement agencies → |
| country |
United States
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| employerType |
government
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| field |
environmental protection
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law enforcement → public safety → |
| hasRole |
enforcement of environmental laws
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investigation of environmental crimes → protection of natural resources → protection of public safety → support of environmental regulatory programs → |
| jurisdiction |
State of New York
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| legalAuthority |
New York State conservation laws
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New York State environmental laws → New York State public safety statutes → |
| locatedIn |
New York State
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| mission |
to enforce environmental laws in New York State
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to protect New York’s natural resources → to safeguard the public from environmental harm → |
| parentOrganization |
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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| partOf |
New York State environmental agency
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| responsibleFor |
enforcement of state environmental regulations
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investigating violations of environmental statutes → supporting public safety related to environmental hazards → |
| sector |
public sector
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| usesPower |
police powers related to environmental enforcement
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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hasDivision |