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This bill directs the borough president of each New York City borough to establish a precinct commander appointment board (PCAB) in every police precinct to evaluate and select precinct commanders. The board will consist of eight members, including the local community board chair, community council president, three police captains (not from the specific precinct), one borough president appointee, and two city council district representatives. In areas with New York City Housing Authority operations, a ninth member (the Housing Authority Tenant Association chair) will be added. The board will be chaired by the local community board chair, with a non-voting New York State civil service representative serving as secretary. When a precinct commander position becomes vacant, the police commissioner must notify the board and provide candidate information. The board will select a new commander within 30 days, considering factors like civil service examination results and length of service. Candidates must have achieved at least the rank of sergeant one year prior to selection. Board members will serve without additional compensation and can participate in meetings via video or conference call. The board's decisions will be made by majority vote, and members can continue to hold other public offices. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6089