Int 0444-2018 · BillLocal Law 2018/189
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring all NYPD officers to receive sensitivity training to assist them in responding to victims of harassment and sexual assault.
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Helen K. Rosenthal
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20
Introduced
Feb 13, 2018
Summary
This bill ensures that all NYPD officers receive sensitivity training to assist them in responding to survivors of gender-based street harassment and sexual assault as part of their academy training, as well as up-to-date training every two years. The training will be sensitive to cultural differences, gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
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Feb 13, 2018