What's happening
This bill expands the definition of "law enforcement agency" to include agencies employing Indian police officers for accreditation purposes.
Why it matters
Broadens access to police accreditation programs. by allowing agencies that employ Indian police officers to participate, which could improve training, standards, and accountability for these agencies.
Recognizes tribal law enforcement agencies more fully in state law. , potentially strengthening relationships and cooperation between tribal and non-tribal police forces.
May facilitate greater resource sharing and interoperability. , as accredited agencies often have access to state support, best practices, and grant opportunities previously unavailable to Indian police agencies.
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Include Indian Police as Law Enforcement
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 45
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History
- Substituted by A11128
- Ordered to third reading cal.2072
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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.
Include Indian Police Officers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Billy Jones
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8894
IN SENATE
June 1, 2018
Introduced by Sen. LITTLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the accreditation of persons appointed as Indian police officers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 9 of section 846-h of the executive law, as amended by chapter 625 of the laws of 2005, is amended to read as follows:
(a) The term "law enforcement agency" shall mean any agency or department of any municipality, any police district, or any agency, department, commission, authority or public benefit corporation of the state of New York employing a police officer or police officers as that term is defined in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (j), (k), (l), (o), (p), [and] (s), and (u) of subdivision thirty-four of section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16157-01-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the accreditation of persons appointed as Indian police officers
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to include persons appointed as Indi- an police officers within the definition of the term "law enforcement agency" for the purposes of the law enforcement accreditation council.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 9 of section 846-h of the executive law, as amended by chapter 625 of the laws of 2005 to include Indian police officers in the definition of a "law enforcement agency" for purposes of that section. The effect of the amendment is to allow Indian police officers to participate in the accreditation process offered by the Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council within the State's Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
Existing law
Pursuant to Executive Law § 846-h, many entities may participate in the accreditation process of the Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Coun- cil.
Justification
Participation in the Accreditation Council program provides a voluntary opportunity to demonstrate that law enforcement meets model standards developed by the Accreditation Council for operating policies, equip- ment, and facilities. The program would assist in reviewing the effec- tiveness of its law enforcement services, thereby increasing public confidence.
This bill includes Indian police officers within the definition of the term "law enforcement agency" for the purposes of the law enforcement accreditation council.
Legislative history
2005 - S .5205 (LaValle) - Chapter 625 of the Laws of 2005
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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