Requires defense and indemnification of public officers and employees in certain cities; repeals provisions relating to the right of security against.

New York S07698 amends the public officers law to require defense and indemnification of public officers and employees in cities with a population of one million or more, and in other public entities that opt-in. It repeals provisions in the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the right of security against unreasonable search and seizure. The law department must post reports on civil actions filed against the police department or covered individuals on its website.

Requires defense and indemnification of public officers and employees in certain cities; repeals provisions relating to the right of security against.

New York S07698 amends the public officers law to require defense and indemnification of public officers and employees in cities with a population of one million or more, and in other public entities that opt-in. It repeals provisions in the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the right of security against unreasonable search and seizure. The law department must post reports on civil actions filed against the police department or covered individuals on its website.