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NY A10877
Bill
Status
7/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
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Prohibits appointment as a police officer for any person previously employed as a police officer who was dismissed for malfeasance or other serious misconduct questioning their fitness to serve.
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Bars hiring of former police officers who resigned or retired while under investigation for malfeasance or other serious misconduct.
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Requires law enforcement agencies to inform other agencies when a former officer who was dismissed or resigned/retired under investigation for malfeasance or serious misconduct applies for a police position elsewhere.
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Defines "serious misconduct" as improper or illegal actions including felony conviction, fabrication of evidence, repeated excessive force, bribery, or fraud that could result in miscarriage of justice or discrimination.
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Exempts police officers from these restrictions if exonerated of all allegations of malfeasance or serious misconduct; applies to both statewide civil service law and New York City administrative code.
Legislative Description
Provides that no person shall be eligible for appointment as a police officer who was previously employed as a police officer and who: (i) was dismissed for malfeasance or other serious misconduct calling into question such person's fitness to serve as a police officer; or (ii) resigned or retired from such officer's position while under investigation for such malfeasance or other serious misconduct; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
7/24/2020