Designates parking and code enforcement officers employed by the city of Yonkers as peace officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate parking and code enforcement officers employed by the city of Yonkers as peace officers. This designation grants them certain powers and responsibilities typically associated with peace officers. However, the bill specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license as required by the penal law. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Designates parking and code enforcement officers employed by the city of Yonkers as peace officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate parking and code enforcement officers employed by the city of Yonkers as peace officers. This designation grants them certain powers and responsibilities typically associated with peace officers. However, the bill specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license as required by the penal law. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.