State military refuses to patrol the city of New York: what is the reason

The PBA leader cites the “criminalization” of the use of force in accordance with the law on police reform. The publication shares the details Times union.

The state military (from the English. New York State Troopers PBA) refuse to patrol the territory of the city of New York. The intention to “cease any law enforcement activity within this jurisdiction” was stated by PBA President Thomas H. Mungeer.

“We came to this unfortunate decision because of the hastily written so-called Police Reform Act recently passed by the New York City Council,” Manger said Wednesday, July 15. “This ill-conceived bill, which will be signed today by Mayor de Blasio, places an undue burden on our military personnel; it makes them both criminally and civilly responsible for restraining a person's liberty during lawful arrest in a manner consistent with their preparation and law throughout the state. In addition, this legislation will impede the safe and effective arrest of those resisting. ”

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According to Manger, the new rules will "criminalize methods of restraint, including any pressure on a person's chest or back." According to him, these methods are used by law enforcement agencies throughout the country, "when police officers are faced with violent combatants." “I find it extremely disturbing that these actions now qualify as criminal in nature, even if they were unintentional and the subject did not cause any bodily harm,” he said.

In recent years, at the request of State Governor Andrew Cuomo, state troops have increasingly been recruited to patrol airports, bridges, and tunnels in New York City.

Munger directed his request to State Police Superintendent Keith Corlett. He also suggested that the state attorney general relieve the military of responsibility under New York law, but it is unclear whether the office has such authority.

New York City and many other municipalities across the country are changing or discussing how police use force in the wake of the protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The man died after a police officer pressed his knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and complained that he could not breathe. Many protesters called on authorities to disband the police department and channel the savings on other public programs.

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