Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior.

This bill amends the civil service law to mandate the re-assignment of police officers to desk duty pending investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior. Such behavior includes police brutality, intimidation, racial profiling, planting or fabricating evidence, unwarranted search and seizure, violating department procedures, and abuse of authority. The bill requires an expeditious preliminary investigation to determine if charges should be brought against the officer. If charges are not warranted, the officer may be restored to full status.

Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior.

This bill amends the civil service law to mandate the re-assignment of police officers to desk duty pending investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior. Such behavior includes police brutality, intimidation, racial profiling, planting or fabricating evidence, unwarranted search and seizure, violating department procedures, and abuse of authority. The bill requires an expeditious preliminary investigation to determine if charges should be brought against the officer. If charges are not warranted, the officer may be restored to full status.