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Cops Can Now Sue For Harassment In Nassau County
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Nassau County lawmakers approved legislation late on Monday that gives the county attorney and the police commissioner the ability to sue ordinary citizens who harass police and other first responders.
The proposal ignited a firestorm of controversy from a coalition of historically marginalized groups who say being a member of the policing profession is not the same as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability.
The bill now allows the police commissioner and county attorney to file suit under the county’s human rights law against anyone who assaults, menaces, or harasses a first responder for as much as $50,000. That’s separate from any potential civil jury awards. The bill borrows language from the New York State penal law, which defines haras
Bill That Gives Police Ability To Sue Harassers Passes In Nassau County
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Suffolk County residents are mostly satisfied with police, according to a new community survey. Yet, there is significant divergence between how white and Black residents feel about Suffolk County Police Department.
60% of white respondents said prejudice isn’t a problem with police; whereas 70% of Black and Hispanic respondents said racial or ethnic prejudice among police officers is a problem.
30% of white respondents said police provide better policing in white neighborhoods; whereas 66% of Black respondents said white neighborhoods are police better.
Despite all this, among those who had contact with police regardless of their race or ethnicity the overwhelming majority said they were treated fairly.