Allows Nassau County auxiliary police to possess a police baton with commissioner authorization.

This bill amends the penal law to allow members of the Nassau County auxiliary police force to possess a police baton when authorized by the police commissioner. The baton must be between 24 and 26 inches in length and no more than 1.25 inches in thickness. Regulations issued by the police commissioner must include training in the use of the baton, including defensive use and legal use of deadly physical force. The baton cannot be used to intentionally strike another person unless deadly physical force is authorized. The act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

Allows Nassau County auxiliary police to possess a police baton with commissioner authorization.

This bill amends the penal law to allow members of the Nassau County auxiliary police force to possess a police baton when authorized by the police commissioner. The baton must be between 24 and 26 inches in length and no more than 1.25 inches in thickness. Regulations issued by the police commissioner must include training in the use of the baton, including defensive use and legal use of deadly physical force. The baton cannot be used to intentionally strike another person unless deadly physical force is authorized. The act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.