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Relates to officer-involved deaths and near deaths
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Luis R. Sepúlveda
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BILL NUMBER:S5746
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, the county law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to officer-involved deaths and near deaths
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would establish a ten member board for the review of officer-involved deaths and near deaths. The purpose of such board shall be to investigate and review the death or near death of any person that resulted from or potentially resulted from injuries that occurred or may have occurred during any encounter with a police or peace officer, police department or sheriffs department in this state.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the executive law by adding a new section, 842-a to establish a board of review of officer-involved deaths and near deaths. Paragraph 1 provides the number of board members, the purpose of the board, as well as who will be appointed to the board and who will recommend the appointments.
Paragraph 2 sets forth that board members will serve four year terms and establishes the procedure to fill vacancies.
Paragraph 3 makes clear that board members do not receive compensation but are allowed.
Paragraph 4 sets forth procedures to elect a chairperson and call meetings.
Paragraph 5 directs the board to establish procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information or material related to an investigation.
Paragraph 6 sets forth procedures removing a member of the board.
Paragraph 7 requires the board to meet regularly.
Paragraph 8 requires the board to make written recommendations to the district attorney in the county the incident occurred, the governor, and other relevant officials upon completion of its review.
Section 2 amends the executive law by adding a new subdivision 1-a. Paragraph a establishes that the superintendent shall assign the bureau of investigation responsibility to investigate, on its own or, as applicable, as an active partner with any other police or sheriffs department of appropriate jurisdiction, the death or near death of any person. Paragraph b sets forth that every investigation be commenced promptly upon the superintendent learning of such incident. It also requires that agencies involved in an investigation, including the district attorney's office, shall assist the bureau and ensure that it has access to locations it deems relevant as well as access to records, information, and physical items it deems relevant. Paragraph c requires the bureau to provide written reports at least bi-weekly
updating the district attorney and superintendent concerning the progress of such investigation.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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