Law enforcement personnel records are confidential and not subject to inspection without consent, except by lawful court order.

This bill amends the civil rights law to classify personnel records of police officers, firefighters, and correction officers as confidential. These records cannot be inspected or reviewed without the express written consent of the officers, unless a court mandates it through a lawful order. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the public officers law related to these records.

Law enforcement personnel records are confidential and not subject to inspection without consent, except by lawful court order.

This bill amends the civil rights law to classify personnel records of police officers, firefighters, and correction officers as confidential. These records cannot be inspected or reviewed without the express written consent of the officers, unless a court mandates it through a lawful order. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the public officers law related to these records.