NY A08609

Authorizes Heath A. Wadhams, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Palmyra, in the county of Wayne.

Introduced House Brian Manktelow (R)
Plain English Summary

The bill allows Heath A. Wadhams, a part-time police officer with the Village of Warsaw Police Department, to take the civil service exam and be eligible for a full-time police officer position with the Village of Palmyra Police Department in Wayne County, despite any age restrictions that might normally apply.

Supporters Say

The bill received unanimous support in the Assembly, passing with a vote of 144-0, indicating strong bipartisan approval. This suggests that legislators viewed the bill as a beneficial measure to support the career advancement of a dedicated law enforcement officer.

Critics Say

There is no specific negative media coverage available regarding this bill. However, some might argue that granting individual exceptions to civil service rules could set a precedent that undermines the uniformity and fairness of the hiring process.

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