The Schenectady County SPCA (Niskayuna, New York 12309) is a non-profit law enforcement organization that works within the State of New York, specifically in Schenectady County, to investigate complaints of animal cruelty. The organization works very closely with the various police agencies within the county and works to educate the public regarding state animal cruelty laws.
Investigators employed by the Schenectady, Schoharie and Saratoga County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Law Enforcement Division are designated New York State Peace Officers under New York State Criminal Procedure Law section 2.10 paragraph 7. Investigators carry firearms and have custodial arrest powers. When performing their duties they may issue appearance tickets for penal law, environmental conservation law, and recreation and historic preservation law violations. Investigators may also issue uniform navigation summons and simplified traffic informations (see NYS CPL 2.20).
