Grants peace officer status to persons employed by the town of Southold serving on Fishers Island as public safety officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to individuals employed by the town of Southold who serve on Fishers Island as public safety officers. This change does not authorize these officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Grants peace officer status to persons employed by the town of Southold serving on Fishers Island as public safety officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to individuals employed by the town of Southold who serve on Fishers Island as public safety officers. This change does not authorize these officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.