Law enforcement looks to clarify impaired driving standards
We examine an effort to give law enforcement more tools to go after drivers who are impaired by drugs.
Top court OKs familial DNA search rules for law enforcement
New York Civil Liberties Union attorney Beth Haroules shares concerns about the use of familial DNA searches by police.
Policing drone use by law enforcement
New York Civil Liberties Union is pushing for legislation to regulate the use of drone technology by police departments.
Hochul administration invests in law enforcement salaries
State environmental conservation officers, park police and forest rangers in downstate New York are getting a pay bump.
New police union leader hopes to change the dialogue around law enforcement
Nov. 16, 2020 - Law enforcement agencies across the state and country have been under a new level of scrutiny after the high-profile killings of Black Americans. Timothy Dymond, who was recently elected to head the New York
June 29, 2020: Former NYPD officer weighs in on effort to reform law enforcement
The Capitol Pressroom · June 29, 2020: Former NYPD officer weighs in on effort to reform law enforcement Asm. Mike Reilly (R-Staten Island) is a former member of the New York Police Department. We spoke with the Assemblyman about
Lawmakers review code enforcement in New York
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski discusses new resources and penalties to promote building code compliance around New York.
Restaurants await enforcement of ‘split-case’ fee rules
New York State Restaurant Association President & CEO Melissa Fleischut discusses state alcohol regulations.
Identifying risk of domestic partner violence
Assemblywoman Sarah Clark wants law enforcement to use an enhanced risk-assessment tool when responding to domestic incidents.
Improving the processing of rape kits in New York
Legislation would ensure rape kits from hospitals are in a statewide tracking system and addressed quickly by law enforcement.
