What's happening
This bill designates Long Island Rail Road fire marshals as peace officers with specific duties related to fires.
Why it matters
Expanding Authority. By designating LIRR fire marshals as peace officers, the bill gives them broader legal authority to investigate and respond to fires and fire-related hazards on railroad property, potentially improving emergency response and public safety.
Specialized Focus. The peace officer powers are specifically tied to their duties related to fires, fire extinguishment, and fire risks, ensuring their authority is relevant and limited to their area of expertise.
Firearms Restriction. The bill explicitly states that these fire marshals are not automatically granted the authority to carry firearms; they must obtain a proper license like any civilian, which may alleviate concerns about the arming of these officers and ensures oversight.
Impact on Rail Safety. With enhanced legal powers, LIRR fire marshals may be better equipped to enforce fire safety regulations, investigate suspicious incidents, and coordinate with police or fire departments, which could lead to improved safety standards for commuters and employees.
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Make LIRR Fire Marshals Peace Officers
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- Referred to codes
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Give LIRR Fire Marshals Authority
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Phil Boyle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10661
IN ASSEMBLY
May 10, 2018
Introduced by M. of A. JEAN-PIERRE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 85 to read as follows:
85. Fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15790-01-8
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