Bill > S05566

This bill directs the municipal police training council to develop comprehensive training requirements for police officers regarding the operation of police vehicles. Specifically, the bill mandates that the council create written policies and procedures in consultation with the department of motor vehicles, focusing on how police officers should operate police vehicles as defined in the vehicle and traffic law. The training requirements include a minimum of 40 hours of instruction for new police officers during their basic training course and an additional 4 hours of training for veteran officers during in-service training courses. The council is also tasked with recommending implementation rules to the commissioner, developing a model training program, and disseminating these policies to all police departments in the state. The commissioner of the division of criminal justice services will be responsible for implementing these training requirements, with the goal of improving police officers' skills and safety when operating vehicles in the line of duty.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5566