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Relates to designating certain officers or agents appointed by the Niagara county department of social services as peace officers
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor George D. Maziarz
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BILL NUMBER:A10870
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating certain officers or agents appointed by the Niagara coun- ty department of social services as peace officers
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would allow officers and agents appointed by the Niagara County Department of Social Services to be granted Peace Officer Status
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends Section 2.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law by adding a new subdivision 33. to allow officers or agents appointed by the Niagara County Department of Social Services to be granted Peace Officer Status.
Justification
Currently, The Niagara County Sheriff's Department is responsible for investigating and arresting individuals suspected of welfare fraud and other offenses. Due to budgetary constraints the Sher- iff's. department may not be able to continue in this function. Since Welfare and Medicaid fraud in particular have negative fiscal impli- cations for Niagara County, it is vitally important that Department of Social Services investigators be able to fill this role as needed. Allowing designated and qualified individuals to have Peace Officer status will fulfill this need.
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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