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Requires background checks for peace officers and police officers
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law and the general municipal law, in relation to background checks for peace officers and police officers
Purpose
This legislation would allow our local law enforcement agencies to properly conduct background investigations on prospective peace and police officers.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this measure adds a new section 2.40 to the Criminal Procedure Law, relating to background checks for prospective peace officers.
Section two of this measure adds a new section 209-qq to the General Municipal Law, relating to background checks for police officers.
Justification
Screening, recruiting and training the best candidates for peace and police officers to protect our localities is of the utmost importance. While the departments and agencies themselves work diligently to conduct proper background investigations, there is often a lack of cooperation from the candidates' previous employers.
This legislation would give our local law enforcement agencies the resources they need to conduct proper background investigations.
Legislative history
S.1272 of 2006, S.3523 of 2004, S.1449 of 2007/2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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