Designates ordinance officers of the city of Mount Vernon police department as peace officers and authorizes them to carry a firearm if licensed.
New York Assembly Bill A04896 amends the criminal procedure law to designate ordinance officers of the city of Mount Vernon police department as peace officers. This change allows these officers to carry a firearm while performing their duties, provided they have the appropriate license issued under section 400.00 of the penal law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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