Authorizes the villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, in the county of Franklin, to employ retired former members of the division of state police as part-time village police officers.
Impact
If passed, A09687 would adjust the employment framework within the affected villages, allowing them to bypass the usual civil service requirements for hiring part-time officers. This is intended to provide a quicker and more efficient mechanism for bolstering police departments, particularly in areas that may face staffing challenges. The bill underscores the belief that retired officers can contribute positively to community policing efforts given their background and familiarity with law enforcement procedures.
Summary
Bill A09687 aims to amend the New York civil service law to permit the villages of Malone, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake in Franklin County to hire retired members of the state police as part-time village police officers. This legislative measure is significant in that it seeks to respond to local law enforcement needs by leveraging the experience and expertise of retired officers, thereby enhancing public safety without the traditional hiring processes that involve examinations and other qualifications.
Contention
The bill may face debate regarding the implications of employing retired officers on a part-time basis. Critics could express concerns about potential over-reliance on retired individuals for active policing roles, which typically require current training and operational readiness. Advocates for youth employment and community engagement might argue that such measures could limit opportunities for new recruits in law enforcement, thus steering attention away from fostering a diverse and robust workforce within police departments.
Authorizes the villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, in the county of Franklin, to employ retired former members of the division of state police as part-time village police officers.
Authorizes Heath A. Wadhams, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Palmyra, in the county of Wayne.
Authorizes Heath A. Wadhams, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Palmyra, in the county of Wayne.
Authorizes Karol Hughes, a part-time police officer, with the town/village of East Rochester police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the town/village of East Rochester.
Authorizes Karol Hughes, a part-time police officer, with the town/village of East Rochester police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the town/village of East Rochester.
Authorizes Michael O'Brien to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Le Roy, in the county of Genesee.
Authorizes Michael O'Brien to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Le Roy, in the county of Genesee.
Authorizes Christopher Walser to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Chittenango police department.