New York A05564 authorizes the attorney general to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses committed by police officers in the line of duty.

New York A05564 amends the executive law to grant the attorney general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute any criminal offenses committed by police officers while performing their duties. This authority can only be exercised if there is a lack of alternative prosecutorial resources or if it is necessary to maintain public confidence in the judicial system. The attorney general can appear in court or before a grand jury to exercise this jurisdiction. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York A05564 authorizes the attorney general to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses committed by police officers in the line of duty.

New York A05564 amends the executive law to grant the attorney general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute any criminal offenses committed by police officers while performing their duties. This authority can only be exercised if there is a lack of alternative prosecutorial resources or if it is necessary to maintain public confidence in the judicial system. The attorney general can appear in court or before a grand jury to exercise this jurisdiction. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.