NY A03514

Establishes a mental health coordinator program within the Division of State Police to provide mental health support and education for law enforcement officers in New York

Creates four mental health coordinator positions appointed by the governor with senate consent, serving six-year terms, each responsible for a specific regional grouping of state troop regions (including NYC)

Requires coordinators to be active-duty state troopers with experience in various law enforcement roles, a history of developing evidence-based mental health training, and experience working with police administrations and unions

Directs coordinators to work with police academies on recruit training, establish peer support programs, develop resilience and trauma-based training, and create training programs for law enforcement families

Requires coordinators to report to the Office of Mental Health, utilize the SUNY system for training research, set continuing education standards, and verify that private mental health training programs are scientifically sound