S 308 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to allowing Nassau County auxiliary police to have police batons

This bill allows Nassau County auxiliary police officers to carry standard police batons (24-26 inches long, ≤1.25 inches thick) when authorized by the county police commissioner. It requires mandatory training in defensive baton use and legal application of force, referencing Article 35 of the Penal Law. The bill prohibits intentional striking with a baton except when deadly force is legally authorized under Article 35. It directly affects Nassau County auxiliary police officers by expanding their authorized equipment under specific conditions.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Steve Rhoads
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