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History
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.163
- Referred to finance
- Referred to rules
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Requires police officers to receive certain training and instruction with respect to crimes involving sexual assault
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Francine DelMonte
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law and the judiciary law, in relation to requiring certain training for police officers with respect to crimes involving sexual assault
General idea of bill
To require training for police, prosecutors and judges on cases involving sexual assault.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one requires training and instruction, as well as periodic retraining, for all police officers with respect to crimes involving sexual assault. Such training shall be designed and presented in consultation with rape crisis centers and shall include understanding rape and sexual abuse trauma, interview techniques, and information concerning the availability of local services for the victims of such crimes. Section two requires the office of court administration to provide judges with training at the New York State Judicial Institute with respect to crimes involving sexual assault. Section three provides for an effective date.
Justification
Criminal sexual assault cases are unique, whether it is from a perspective of evidence gathering or the trauma experienced by the victims of such crime. The special needs of sexual assault victims require that those law enforcement officials who interact with them after an assault has occurred need to be aware of such needs as well as how to how best to accomplish their professional duties when faced with a fragile and traumatized victim.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
One hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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