Bill > A3593

This bill clarifies that civilian public safety directors of municipal, county, and State police departments do not have police powers. Specifically, the bill states that a person designated as a civilian chief executive of a police force cannot exercise police powers or perform police duties such as operating a police vehicle, stopping and detaining persons, wearing a law enforcement uniform, accessing criminal records, or carrying a firearm. The bill requires that if the position of chief of police is not established or is vacant, the highest-ranking sworn police officer must be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police force. The bill also authorizes the county prosecutor or Attorney General to enforce these provisions.

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