Columbia University's new cops now have the same powers of warrantless search and arrest as any other police officer under New York law.
reuters.com
The state law permits the officers to use "physical force and deadly physical force in making an arrest or preventing an escape."
There’s not much of a difference, authority-wise
The state law permits the officers to use "physical force and deadly physical force in making an arrest or preventing an escape." I really doubt that the cops before had the authority to murder students.
land of the free to die if you try to use your free speech
Under city law, opens new tab, Columbia pays for the training and the salaries of the officers appointed by NYPD, and they remain Columbia employees. But they will also "possess all the powers and discharge all the duties" of regular NYPD patrol officers. The Columbia officers must report any summonses they issue and bring anyone they arrest to the local NYPD precinct.
Literal private police. Mfs bringing to life all the worst parts of AnCap without even the "Freedom".