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Senator · Senate District 3
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- Referred to local government
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Relates to the calculation of expenses of members of the police department and other peace officers in attending police training schools
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Michelle Schimel
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BILL NUMBER:S5781
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the calculation of expenses of members of the police department and other peace officers in attending police training schools
Purpose of bill
Reduces the amount of time used to calculate the pro rata cost of training from thirty-six months to eighteen months.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends section 72-c of the general municipal law to reduce the amount of time used to calculate the pro rata cost of training. Provides that the division of criminal justice shall mediate disputed costs. Further, it provides that if the employer municipality or sheriff trains the employee at their own expense such reimbursement shall not be due.
Legislative history
New bill.
Justification
To provide those municipalities with a reasonable period of time to recoup expenses incurred in training police officers. Currently, if a municipality wishes to hire a police officer from another jurisdiction they must reimburse the cost of training. There is currently no mechanism for the municipality to dispute the total amount of these costs. Further, if the municipality hires an officer from another jurisdiction and must train that individual the municipality should not also have to reimburse the training costs of the prior employer.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to persons who have successfully completed police training courses on or after such effective date.
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