Bill > A01617

This bill relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending certain investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior, such as police brutality, intimidation, racial profiling, planting or fabricating evidence, unwarranted search and seizure, violating department procedures, and abuse of authority. It provides for an expeditious investigation of such incidents and requires the department to relieve the officer of their weapon and badge, and assign them to desk duty, pending the investigation and determination of charges. If the preliminary investigation determines that charges should not be brought, the officer may be restored to full status, but if charges are to be brought, the officer will not be restored to full status or have their weapon and badge returned until the determination of the charges.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1617