§ 937. County detectives in counties within city of New York. 1. In
such counties included within the city of New York now having such
detectives, there shall continue to be appointed for such counties, two
detectives who shall serve during good behavior and who shall each
receive as compensation a sum in such amount as may be fixed by the
board of estimate of such city, but not less than two thousand dollars
per annum, payable monthly. Such salaries shall be a county charge of
the respective counties and shall be paid in the same manner as the
salaries of the other officers attached to the county court, and their
names shall be placed upon the payroll of such county court.

2. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this section or of any
other law, the number of county detectives in Bronx county or the
salaries of any county detectives appointed in the counties of Bronx and
Kings may, with the consent of the district attorney, be increased or
decreased by the board of estimate of the city of New York.