Bill > S05206

This bill repeals the existing municipal police training council and establishes a new police training council within the office of public safety. The new council will consist of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and minority leaders, representing diverse perspectives from law enforcement, academic, legal, and community backgrounds. The council will be responsible for developing a mandatory annual training curriculum for all law enforcement agencies in the state, with the curriculum to be published each January and covering topics such as legislative updates, police interaction with civilians, use of force, arrest procedures, civil rights, and policing tactics. The bill ties the release of grants and appropriations to agencies' completion of the mandatory training, and stipulates that council members will serve two-year terms, with the governor designating a compensated chairperson. Members will receive no compensation except for expenses, and their appointment will not disqualify them from other public offices. The commissioner of criminal justice services will approve the statewide training curriculum based on the council's recommendations, with the goal of enhancing professional standards across law enforcement agencies in the state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5206