New York A04528 mandates the commissioner of parks, recreation, and historic preservation to ensure public safety at state parks, beaches.

New York A04528 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to enhance public safety. The commissioner must ensure a minimum of 385 permanently appointed, full-time regional state park police officers are stationed at state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, and concert venues. The number of officers in each region should reflect the area's five-year attendance average. Additionally, the commissioner cannot open a new facility without submitting a staffing plan to the legislature, demonstrating sufficient police presence.

New York A04528 mandates the commissioner of parks, recreation, and historic preservation to ensure public safety at state parks, beaches.

New York A04528 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to enhance public safety. The commissioner must ensure a minimum of 385 permanently appointed, full-time regional state park police officers are stationed at state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, and concert venues. The number of officers in each region should reflect the area's five-year attendance average. Additionally, the commissioner cannot open a new facility without submitting a staffing plan to the legislature, demonstrating sufficient police presence.