Int. No. 39
By Council Members Borelli, Carr, Yeger and Holden
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to use of non-deadly physical force in self-defense by a peace officer or security guard at a shelter
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3 of title 21 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-328 to read as follows:
§ 21-328 Use of non-deadly physical force in self-defense by a shelter peace officer or security guard. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Peace officer. The term “peace officer” has the meaning of that term as used in section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law.
Security guard. The term “security guard” means an individual assigned to provide security at a shelter pursuant to a contract with the city.
b. Use of non-deadly physical force in self-defense. The commissioner shall not implement any policy that prohibits a shelter peace officer or security guard from using non-deadly physical force in self-defense in the course of carrying out such officer’s or security guard’s duties, respectively, as permitted under state and federal law.
c. Applicability. This section does not apply with respect to any matter regarding use of physical force that is the subject of a collective bargaining agreement.
§ 2. This local law takes effect immediately.
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