State Senator Dean Murray, District 3 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
State Senator Dean Murray, District 3 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
NYS Senator Dean Murray recently engaged in a discussion with Patrick Hendry, President of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of New York City, and Chris Summers from the New York State Correctional Officers & PBA. The conversation centered on several pressing issues faced by law enforcement, including forced overtime, bail reform, and burnout.
The dialogue took place during a Joint Budget Public Protection Hearing held in Albany. During this session, they also addressed the impact of incidents such as those that occurred in Times Square and on January 6th on the morale and pride among law enforcement officers.
"Forced overtime is taking a toll on our officers," stated Patrick Hendry, highlighting one of the significant challenges affecting personnel within his organization.
Chris Summers contributed to the discussion by expressing concerns about how recent reforms have influenced both operational procedures and staff well-being.
Senator Murray facilitated this important conversation as part of efforts to address these ongoing challenges within New York's public protection sector.
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