Bill > A06090

This bill requires every police officer, peace officer, and correctional facility employee to intervene when they witness violence involving an incarcerated individual and another law enforcement or correctional facility staff member. The bill defines specific terms, including "police officer" (as designated in the criminal procedure law) and "peace officer" (as listed in the criminal procedure law). When such an incident occurs, these professionals are legally obligated to stop the violence in a manner that maintains peace and prevents potential injuries or death. Importantly, the bill establishes a significant legal consequence for failing to intervene: any officer or employee who does not step in during a violent incident can be charged with a class E felony, which is a serious criminal offense. This legislation aims to create a mandatory duty of intervention that could help prevent excessive force, protect incarcerated individuals from violence, and promote accountability among law enforcement and correctional facility personnel.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6090