Authorizes the sheriff of certain counties to appoint school resource officers to private elementary and secondary schools upon the request of such private school and the approval of the county legislative body.
Authorizes public transit agencies to hire former police officers as transit security marshals having peace officer status, provided they complete trainings and meet medical and physical fitness standards.
Provides a waiver of earnings limitations for retired sworn law enforcement officers employed by the office of the special commissioner of investigations for the New York city school district.
Requires that any law enforcement agency in the state that encrypts any portion of its radio communications shall ensure that all of its radio communications, with the exception of sensitive information, may be monitored in real time by professional journalists, newscasters, and individuals employed by emergency services organizations.
Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.
Grants peace officer status to certain employees of the Parkchester police department of public safety who patrol the Parkchester North and South condominium area.
This bill amends state law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. Under the new provisions, these officers will receive specific law enforcement powers but are prohibited from carrying firearms unless they hold a valid license. Furthermore, any officer who is not currently a certified police or peace officer must complete mandatory training before exercising these new authorities. The changes become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.
Provides a waiver of earnings limitations for retired sworn law enforcement officers employed by the office of the special commissioner of investigations for the New York city school district.
This bill requires schools to immediately notify a child's parents when an allegation of child abuse is made against that child in an educational setting. The law mandates that administrators provide parents with a written statement explaining their rights and the procedures involved, while also ensuring reports are forwarded to law enforcement without delay. This applies whether the allegation comes from the child themselves or from another person, and it prevents delays in reporting to authorities even if a superintendent cannot be contacted. The bill amends existing education law provisions to make these notification requirements explicit and enforceable.
Creates the New York state school resource officer program for school districts outside of New York City; requires retired police officers be certified by the department of education to become school resource officers; allows retired police officers employed as school resource officers to carry a firearm on school grounds given an appropriate license; relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as a school resource officer.
