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

New York Assembly Bill A10590 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 ensures these officers have the necessary legal authority to perform their duties effectively. The bill specifies that this status does not authorize the officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms unless otherwise permitted by law. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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

New York Assembly Bill A10590 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 ensures these officers have the necessary legal authority to perform their duties effectively. The bill specifies that this status does not authorize the officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms unless otherwise permitted by law. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.