The New York City Department of Correction said it purchased MP5 submachine guns for a specially trained team of officers and only to be used in "extraordinary" and "high-risk" situations.
Christner said the policy was developed to follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines so employees feel safe in the workplace. “This is not a mask policy,” she said.
Commissioners had heard enough, voted to end debate and passed the policy.
In other business…
In other business, commissioners passed Sheriff Eric Samson’s recommendation to accept the bid from Eagle Point Gun in Thorofare, New Jersey, to provide ammunition for $8,028. With an ammunition shortage, it was the only bid the sheriff received and the shipment could take 300 days.
Samson also requested a pay increase for his reserve officers from $13 an hour to $15. Upon completion of the required training, the pay would increase to $17. The change would be effective May 9.