Opn. No.

Michael J. Bolender Informal Opinion Village Attorney No. 2005-6 Village of Brocton 42 South Erie Street P.O. Box 154 Mayville, New York 14757-0154

Dear Mr. Bolender:

You have requested an opinion regarding whether police constables in the Village of Brocton may use sirens or red and white flashing lights on the vehicles owned by the Village and used by its constables. You have indicated that the Village has created by local law the position of Village Constable, deemed a "peace officer" under state and local law.1 For the reasons discussed below, we are of the opinion that village constables…