Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10079: Enacts the "police radio transparency act"

Requires that any law enforcement agency in the state that encrypts any portion of its radio communications shall ensure that all of its radio communications, with the exception of sensitive information, may be monitored in real time by professional journalists, newscasters, and individuals employed by emergency services organizations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by mandating transparency in radio communications, allowing journalists to monitor law enforcement activities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9663: Grants peace officer status to certain employees of the Parkchester police department of public safety

Grants peace officer status to certain employees of the Parkchester police department of public safety who patrol the Parkchester North and South condominium area.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants peace officer status to park safety employees, enhancing law enforcement capabilities and protecting the community.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10106: Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers of the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County

This bill amends state law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. Under the new provisions, these officers will receive specific law enforcement powers but are prohibited from carrying firearms unless they hold a valid license. Furthermore, any officer who is not currently a certified police or peace officer must complete mandatory training before exercising these new authorities. The changes become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants peace officer status and law enforcement powers to court officers, enhancing local law enforcement capabilities and criminal justice oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9437: Relates to criminal impersonation in the first degree

This bill expands the crime of criminal impersonation in the first degree to include pretending to be a utility employee or a delivery person. It directly affects individuals who falsely claim to work for utility companies or delivery services, as well as property owners and businesses that might be targeted by such impersonators. The key provision adds two new categories to the existing law: one for impersonating utility workers and another for impersonating package or food/beverage delivery personnel, both of which involve unauthorized use of uniforms, badges, or insignia to gain access to property. If convicted of these new offenses, individuals would face the same penalties as those convicted of impersonating police officers or medical professionals, which is a class E felony. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal impersonation laws to protect public safety and property owners from fraud, strengthening criminal justice enforcement against deceptive practices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 10559: Establishes a property tax exemption for police officers who serve in the state of New York

This bill creates a property tax exemption for police officers living in New York State. It allows local governments to exempt up to 15% of a qualified officer's residential property value from taxes, with a maximum benefit of $12,000 or a calculated amount based on state equalization rates. The exemption applies to property used exclusively for residential purposes and excludes school taxes. Police officers must apply annually using a state-prescribed form, and local governments can repeal the exemption with at least 90 days notice.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for police officers, reducing their tax burden and supporting essential public service workers through fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides financial incentives to police officers through tax exemptions, potentially improving recruitment and retention in law enforcement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 9359: Relates to establishing the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime

Relates to establishing the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime wherein a person acts under the color of law to prevent a police officer from accessing the scene of a crime or any evidence at the scene of a crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by criminalizing obstruction of duties at crime scenes, protecting officers and evidence access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 9413: Relates to providing body-worn cameras to certain individuals visiting correctional facilities

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to provide body-worn cameras to certain individuals visiting correctional facilities and provide those individuals with the footage from such cameras.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability in correctional facilities by providing body-worn cameras to visitors, which protects civil rights and improves transparency in the justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 9336: Relates to the creation of the Comprehensive School Resource Officer Training and Implementation Program (SRO TIP)

Creates the New York state school resource officer program for school districts outside of New York City; requires retired police officers be certified by the department of education to become school resource officers; allows retired police officers employed as school resource officers to carry a firearm on school grounds given an appropriate license; relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as a school resource officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing law enforcement presence in schools and improving officer qualifications through certification requirements.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing school safety and supporting educators in K-12 settings75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9476: Relates to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit

This bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for various law enforcement officers in New York State, including those in the Department of Environmental Conservation, regional state park police, university police, and the New York Waterfront Commission. It requires these officers to be automatically covered by the state police retirement provisions and grants credit for their previous police service when calculating retirement benefits. The legislation also provides additional service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and service requirements. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to officers entering or re-entering service after specified dates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement retirement benefits, supporting police services and officer welfare within criminal justice system75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers, strengthening worker benefits and retirement protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10661: Relates to establishing a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department

Establishes a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes neutral arbitrator review for NYPD disciplinary decisions, enhancing police accountability and oversight within criminal justice system85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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