Bill > S06106

This bill establishes mandatory biannual continuing education requirements for peace officers in New York State, mandating that they complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of specialized training every two years. The training must specifically cover critical areas including de-escalation techniques, implicit bias awareness, and mental health training, and will be prescribed by the municipal police training council. Training can be delivered through various formats such as electronic media, video, distance learning, and traditional classroom instruction. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no employer may allow a peace officer to carry or use a weapon during official duties unless they have satisfactorily completed the required training hours. Furthermore, peace officers who fail to complete the mandated training will be prohibited from exercising their official law enforcement powers as defined in section 2.20 of the criminal procedure law. Any excess training hours completed in a given year can be carried over to subsequent years to meet the ongoing requirement, providing some flexibility for officers in meeting their continuing education obligations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6106