Bill > A07337

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to specific employees of the Syracuse city school district's department of public safety. Specifically, the bill extends peace officer status to retired law enforcement officers who work in school safety and security roles, including special patrol officers, assistant directors of safety and security, directors of safety and security, and chief emergency officers, who are appointed by the school district's board of education. An important caveat in the bill is that this peace officer status does not automatically grant these employees the right to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm; they would still need to obtain the appropriate license under the penal law. The purpose of this bill appears to be to provide enhanced legal authority and recognition to school safety personnel in Syracuse, while maintaining restrictions on firearm possession to ensure proper oversight and safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7337