Enacts "Cariol's Law" to require police officers to intervene when they observe excessive force by fellow officers.

New York S01403, known as "Cariol's Law," mandates that police officers and peace officers must intervene when they observe another officer using physical force that they reasonably believe to be excessive. This includes using chokeholds, chemical agents, impact weapons, or electronic control weapons. Failure to intervene can result in criminal liability, disciplinary action, or termination. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against officers who report excessive force.

Enacts "Cariol's Law" to require police officers to intervene when they observe excessive force by fellow officers.

New York S01403, known as "Cariol's Law," mandates that police officers and peace officers must intervene when they observe another officer using physical force that they reasonably believe to be excessive. This includes using chokeholds, chemical agents, impact weapons, or electronic control weapons. Failure to intervene can result in criminal liability, disciplinary action, or termination. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against officers who report excessive force.