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Senator · Senate District 17
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History
- Recommitted to rules
- Ordered to third reading cal.1952
- Referred to rules
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Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the pensionable earnings of first grade police officers
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide equitable benefits in the police pension fund for experienced police officers.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York to provide that when a first grade police officer shall have served in the rank of police officer for a period of twenty-five years, such officer shall have the same rights in the police pension fund as a police officer designated to act as detective of the third grade who shall have served as such grade for a period of time aggregating two years at the highest salary rate for a detective of the third grade.
The bill further provides that when a first grade police officer shall have served in the rank of police officer for a period of thirty years, such officer shall have the same rights in the police pension fund as a sergeant who shall have served as such for a period of time aggregating two years at the highest salary rate for a sergeant.
Justification
This bill would provide a modest incentive to keep our most experienced police officers in the police officer rank for their entire career. Currently there is little incentive for experienced officers to remain in the New York Police Department beyond the minimum number of years required for a service retirement. Having experienced, knowledgeable police officers continuing to provide their services beyond 20 years (Tier 2) and 22/25 years (Tier 3) would have a two-fold benefit to the public: public protection would be enhanced by having - "on the job" these veteran officers, who have dealt with thousands of criminal and public safety situations over their careers and know the intricacies of preventing and solving crimes and maintaining positive police-community relations; and, newer police officers will learn skills and benefit from the experience of these veteran officers to become better police officers themselves and more prepared to protect the public.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None Noted.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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