Provides that candidates who have provided firefighting service may deduct up to a maximum of six years from their age for purposes of meeting the age requirements.
Summary
Bill A00130 amends the civil service law in New York to allow candidates for promotion to police officer positions to deduct up to six years from their age if they have served as volunteer firefighters. This adjustment is aimed at making it easier for older candidates who have relevant experience in firefighting to qualify for police positions, thereby potentially increasing the pool of applicants for these roles.
Impact
The bill modifies existing age eligibility requirements for police officer appointments and promotions by excluding certain volunteer firefighting service from age calculations. This change could lead to an increase in the number of older candidates eligible for police positions, thereby impacting the demographics of the police force and potentially enhancing community relations through the inclusion of individuals with firefighting experience.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A00130 appears to be mixed. While some committee members support the bill as a means to recognize the service of volunteer firefighters and encourage their transition into police roles, others express concerns about the implications of lowering age restrictions and the potential impact on the overall age profile of the police force.
Contention
Notable points of contention include concerns from some committee members regarding the appropriateness of extending age eligibility for police positions, with fears that it may lead to a less physically capable police force. Supporters argue that the experience gained through volunteer firefighting is invaluable and warrants consideration in age eligibility. The debate reflects broader discussions on age, experience, and qualifications in law enforcement.
Provides that candidates who have provided firefighting service may deduct up to a maximum of six years from their age for purposes of meeting the age requirements.
Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.
Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.
Establishes maximum age requirements for New York city correction officers; provides that the commissioner of correction shall not appoint a person as a correction officer if such person is more than thirty-five years of age as of the date of the applicant's appointment or eligibility to compete in a promotion examination.
Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state who is a disabled veteran may retire without reduction of their retirement benefit upon their attainment of at least fifty-five years of age and completion of at least thirteen years of credited service in such retirement system.
Authorizing Stephen Justice to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement