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Hospital Guards Gain Arrest Powers | Albany News
New York is poised to grant hospital security guards peace officer status, letting them make arrests on hospital grounds and nearby areas — a bold move to combat rising violence in healthcare settings. With assaults on staff climbing since the pandemic, this legislation aims to empower security as the first line of defense, reducing delays before police arrive. While they won’t automatically get guns, many already hold permits, and the goal is to let them detain, ticket, or remove trespassers until law enforcement steps in. Inspired by a successful model in Rochester, this bill could…
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