Bill > S04610

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to prevent correction officers who are designated as peace officers from being required to repeat training they have already completed when they are employed by another state or local agency. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to clarify that if a correction officer has already successfully completed certain training for their initial employment as a correction officer, they will not need to undergo duplicate training when working for a different agency. Peace officers are law enforcement professionals with specific authority to enforce certain laws, and the municipal police training council sets standard training requirements. The bill ensures that correction officers who transition between agencies do not have to redundantly complete training programs they have already mastered, which could potentially save time and resources for both the officers and the employing agencies. The amendment is a narrow but practical change that recognizes the transferability of professional training for peace officers who move between different law enforcement roles.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4610