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Relates to qualifications for appointment to membership in the police force of the city of New York by certain New York city auxiliary police officers
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor N. Nick Perry
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Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to qualifications to become a member of the police force of the city of New York
Purpose
This bill will provide a temporary waiver of the 60-credit requirement for a period of five years for New York City auxiliary police officers who apply to the New York City Police Department and have served continuously as an auxiliary police officer for two or more years; fulfilled all other entrance requirements, including passing the entrance exam; and are enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university in an associate or bachelor degree program.
Summary of provisions
Section 14-109 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York is amended by adding a new Subdivision c.
Justification
Young men and women who care enough to volunteer their time and energy as New York City auxiliary police officers are worthy of special consideration when aspiring to serve as New York City police officers. Currently, however, there is a 60-credit educational eligibility requirement for individuals applying to become a New York City police officer. In an effort to provide auxiliary police officers with an access way into the New York City Police Department, this bill will establish a temporary waiver of the 60-credit requirement for a period of five years for auxiliary police officers applying to the position of police officer. The bill stipulates that the individual must have served continuously as an auxiliary officer for at least two years, have fulfilled all other entrance requirements, and is currently enrolled in a two- or four-year educational institution.
The bill also stipulates that eligible auxiliary officers will receive a provisional appointment as a New York City police officer until proof of fulfillment of the educational requirements has been submitted. Auxiliary officers who do not fulfill the 60-credit requirement within the five-year period must resign or be subject to dismissal from the force.
Prior legislative history
2001-02: A.11889 2006: S.1178 2007: S.1982
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
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