Bill > S05960

This bill requires the superintendent of the state police to create and implement uniform investigatory standards specifically for incidents involving shootings of civilians by police officers. The proposed law would mandate that whenever a police officer shoots a civilian, a consistent set of investigative procedures must be followed. By establishing these minimum standards, the bill aims to create a standardized approach to investigating such critical incidents, which could help ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in police shooting investigations across different jurisdictions within New York state. The standards would be developed and promulgated by the state police superintendent, and would be mandatory for all police departments when a civilian is shot by a police officer. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5960