What's happening
This bill allows deputy sheriffs in Chenango County to reside in the county or any adjoining New York county.
Why it matters
Expands the hiring pool for deputy sheriffs in Chenango County. , allowing the sheriff’s office to recruit qualified candidates from neighboring counties, not just Chenango, which could help address staffing shortages or recruitment challenges.
May improve public safety and law enforcement quality. by enabling the department to select candidates based on merit and experience rather than just residency, potentially increasing the professionalism and diversity of the force.
Could have implications for community connection and accountability. , as some residents may prefer law enforcement officers who live within their own community, while others may prioritize increased staffing and expertise over local residency.
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Allow Non-Residents as Deputies
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Sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Substituted by S7389
- Rules report cal.321
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to governmental operations
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Allow Nonlocal Deputy Sheriffs
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Fredrick J. Akshar II
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
9021
IN ASSEMBLY
January 12, 2018
Introduced by M. of A. CROUCH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to providing that a deputy sheriff of the county of Chenango need not be a resident of such county
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3 of the public officers law is amended by adding a new subdivision 67 to read as follows:
67. In the county of Chenango, the provisions of this section requiring a person to be a resident of the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state for which he or she shall be chosen or within which his or her official functions are required to be exercised, shall not prevent a person from holding the office of deputy sheriff of the county of Chenango, provided that such person resides in Chenango county or an adjoining county within the state of New York; unless otherwise provided by law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14037-01-7
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