Bill > S00712

This bill creates the "Nassau Future Protectors Act", which provides special hiring advantages for participants in the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers program when applying for civil service positions. Specifically, the bill allows law enforcement explorers to receive additional points on competitive civil service examinations: those who have served for four or more years will receive five extra points, while those who served less than four years will receive two extra points. These additional points can be applied when establishing an eligible list for original appointments, and explorers must provide documentary proof of their participation in the program. The bill also includes provisions about how these additional credits can be used, including restrictions on repeated use of the credits and the ability of explorers to voluntarily withdraw the extra points. The law defines the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers as a youth police training program for individuals aged 14-20, designed to educate young people about law enforcement, public safety, and the mission of the Nassau County Police Department. The goal appears to be to provide a pathway and incentive for youth involved in this explorers program to potentially pursue careers in law enforcement.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S712