File #: Int 0039-2022    Version: * Name: Use of non-deadly physical force in self-defense by a peace officer or security guard at a shelter.
Type: Introduction Status: Filed (End of Session)
Committee: Committee on General Welfare
On agenda: 2/24/2022
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: 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
Sponsors: Joseph C. Borelli, David M. Carr, Kalman Yeger , Robert F. Holden
Council Member Sponsors: 4
Summary: This bill would prohibit the Commissioner of Homeless Services from implementing a policy that prevents peace officers and security guards at homeless shelters from using non-deadly physical force in self-defense in the course of carrying out their duties.
Attachments: 1. Summary of Int. No. 39, 2. Int. No. 39, 3. February 24, 2022 - Stated Meeting Agenda, 4. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-24-22, 5. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - February 24, 2022
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12/31/2023*Joseph C. Borelli City Council Filed (End of Session)  Action details Meeting details Not available
2/24/2022*Joseph C. Borelli City Council Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Meeting details Not available
2/24/2022*Joseph C. Borelli City Council Introduced by Council  Action details Meeting details Not available

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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