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Relates to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Francine DelMonte
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program
Purpose
To extend the time frame from which an individual may reenter work as a police officer, after he has left the continuous service of being a police officer.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 209-q of the general municipal law to change from two to eight years the period of interruption an individual may have in service and remain certified as a municipal police officer when the individual has served less than two consecutive years. This section also extends from four to eight years the period of interruption an individual may have in service and remain certified as a municipal police officer when the individual has served more than two consecutive years. The section also extends from ten to fifteen years the amount of interruption of service allowable when an individual has met certain provisions.
Justification
In a time when it is important to get more police officers on the street to meet the demand for increased public security it is important to allow those individuals who are no longer municipal police officers to reenter service after an extended period of time. These highly qualified individuals often are discouraged and/or unable to return to service because the current period of limitations is too short. This legislation looks to lengthen that time frame, and thus allow these individuals to more easily reenter service.
Legislative history
S.25-B/A.6230-B of 2007/2008; Amend and Recommit to Local Government S.11/A.6253 of 2005/2006; Referred to Local Government S.5925 of 2003/2004; Referred to Local Government
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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