NY Governor Hochul grants "peace officer" status to hospital security staff in Rochester.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law granting "peace officer" status to select security staff at Rochester Regional Health, allowing them to issue tickets, make arrests, and conduct searches. This follows a two-year effort to enhance security, including better lighting, more cameras, and weapon screening. The new peace officers will work at Rochester General and Unity hospitals, aiming to improve safety for staff, patients, and visitors.

November 25, 2024
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