What's happening
This bill prohibits anyone convicted of civil or human rights law violations from becoming a peace or police officer and mandates suspension and dismissal if current officers are found guilty of such offenses.
Why it matters
Raises standards for law enforcement. by ensuring that individuals with a history of civil or human rights violations cannot serve as peace or police officers, potentially improving community trust.
Creates clear consequences for violations. officers facing such charges are subject to immediate suspension (without pay, up to 30 days) and must be dismissed if found guilty, which may act as a deterrent to misconduct.
Aligns officer eligibility with civil and human rights protections. , sending a strong message about the importance of upholding these rights within law enforcement agencies.
Could impact recruitment and retention. by narrowing the pool of eligible candidates and mandating dismissal for current officers found guilty of these offenses, possibly prompting agencies to increase scrutiny during hiring and oversight.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6097
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CRESPO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Employees
AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to employment of peace officers and police officers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The civil service law is amended by adding a new section 55-d to read as follows:
§ 55-d. Employment of peace officers and police officers. No person shall be eligible for provisional or permanent appointment as a peace officer or police officer of the state or of any county, city, town, village or authority if such person has been previously convicted of any offense or violation of the civil rights law or the human rights law.
§ 2. Section 75 of the civil service law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3-b to read as follows:
3-b. Suspension pending determination of charges and penalties relating to peace officers and police officers employed by the state or any county, city, town, village or authority. Pending the hearing and determination of charges of any offense or violation of the civil rights law or the human rights law, a peace officer or police officer may be suspended without pay for a period not exceeding thirty days. If such officer is found guilty of the charges such officer shall be immediately dismissed.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07778-01-7
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