Bill > S01982

This bill modifies training requirements for law enforcement personnel, specifically focusing on sheriffs, undersheriffs, and former state police officers seeking to join municipal police forces. The legislation directs the municipal police training council to develop new rules for recognizing the training and credentials of individuals who were previously sworn members of the state police. Under the bill, the council will create regulations to evaluate whether a person's prior state police training is substantially equivalent to the standard municipal police basic training program. This means that former state police officers may now be eligible to receive a certificate confirming their qualifications, which would satisfy municipal police training requirements. The bill also allows elected or appointed sheriffs to apply for such a certificate, potentially streamlining the process for law enforcement professionals transitioning between different police agencies. By making these changes, the bill aims to provide more flexibility in recognizing law enforcement training and experience while maintaining professional standards for police officers across different jurisdictions in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1982