intro.nyc/0704-20242024-2025 Legislative Session Requiring police officers to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies. Status: CommitteeCommittee on Public Safety Sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Introduced: March 19, 2024
This bill would require the New York City Police Department to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies. This bill would also require police officers to complete training on how to identify and respond to breathing emergencies.